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Taking nothing away from Vick but I imagine his own indescretions play a key role in being that person that both understands that things go south sometimes and being the person to extend the olive branch. That, to me, demonstrates more than his words (which were very commendable). His actions speak volumes more.
I admire how Stallworth handled his mistake. I don't think most of us would have handled it as well. I think a big part of the reason Stallworth is still out there getting a contract is because of how he handled it.KellysHeroes said:
Ever hear of a homonym or slang?
Listening to sports talk in Philly this morning, Cooper was obviously a main topic. AA caller calls in and rages on how he shouldn't have a job and the Eagles are a disgrace if they keep him on their team. Host asks caller if he will stop watching the Eagles if he stays on the team, caller's response was "Oh I don't watch the Eagles, I'm a Redskins fan".
Of course, but I don't understand how it's SO offensive if a white guy says it, but if a black guy says it to them then it actually means a good thing? I know it's not okay to call people racist terms, and the N word is definitely a racist term. I just don't understand when/why it became for black people to call other black people the N word and it's okay? Indians don't go around calling each other Redskins.
for a 20 second clip on youtube? If this behavior was displayed multiple times then yes, but if this the 1st instance (a 20 sec clip where he yells a slur and walks away) that would be harsh.
Black people began using the word to take ownership of it. It is a means of empowerment. Christians use the cross in a similar way IMO. While it's not nearly as divisive, if a black comedian made redneck jokes, I don't think it would go over well. Compared to Jeff Foxworthy.
[SIZE=10.5pt]It's not that simple. I've been around people of other races where I could comfortably say they mean it with 0 intention of letting me know they consider me less of a human being than they are. I for one speak up for myself in those situations, but I do understand that some people are just integrated in that society for whatever reason. A black person can take the word and use it with ill intent if he chose to as well. So contrary to what you want to believe it's not a black thing or white thing; It’s a matter of are you calling someone an n-word because you unjustly think you have some authority over them because of skin color whether that’s verbally, physically, or mentally. That can be said about almost anything. I could choke a girl and call her all sorts of words if I know when/where it’s appropriate. Hint: it’s not a country music concert.[/SIZE]
He may certainly have value, but keep in mind they just lost Maclin for the year. They may not be so quick to lose another veteran WR. I think his value is yet to be determined.
You must have not watched the youtube clip. It wasn't a casual "N" dropped.... it was dropped with hatred.
It's hard to take those words from McCoy seriously when he apparently has no problem playing with a dog killer.LeSean McCoy is getting crushed on twitter over this cause he said he cannot respect a man like Riley Cooper. Understandable stance, but given McCoy's recent past as a woman abuser and a deadbeat dad, he's probably not the one who should be saying it. Between those two, Vick and an arrogant ##### like DeSean Jackson, that is quite a cast of characters the Eagles have at the skill positions. And the class guy in the bunch, Maclin, is the one who gets hurt.
Vick spent over a year and a half in prison. He did his time. Get over it.It's hard to take those words from McCoy seriously when he apparently has no problem playing with a dog killer.LeSean McCoy is getting crushed on twitter over this cause he said he cannot respect a man like Riley Cooper. Understandable stance, but given McCoy's recent past as a woman abuser and a deadbeat dad, he's probably not the one who should be saying it. Between those two, Vick and an arrogant ##### like DeSean Jackson, that is quite a cast of characters the Eagles have at the skill positions. And the class guy in the bunch, Maclin, is the one who gets hurt.
If Cooper walked into a locker room and said to a black teammate in a genuinely warm tone, "hello my n---a," and they got upset about it, then what you're talking about might have some validity as a topic of discussion.
Lol get a life, don't bring Vick into this. "Dog killer" lmaooo cue the dramatics, Vick got boned bad and doesn't even seem resentful about it. There are worse people in the league than Mike Vick.It's hard to take those words from McCoy seriously when he apparently has no problem playing with a dog killer.LeSean McCoy is getting crushed on twitter over this cause he said he cannot respect a man like Riley Cooper. Understandable stance, but given McCoy's recent past as a woman abuser and a deadbeat dad, he's probably not the one who should be saying it. Between those two, Vick and an arrogant ##### like DeSean Jackson, that is quite a cast of characters the Eagles have at the skill positions. And the class guy in the bunch, Maclin, is the one who gets hurt.
I agree. I'm not trying to defend his actions and I understand that context is everything. I know my argument is off topic here and I know people probably disagree with me so this is the last time I'll say anything. My point is that if it's going to continue being a hate/racist word forever then maybe they should stop calling each other the same name. To me, it makes the use of the word "less" racist.
It really just seems like your looking to point fingers. It's not a word that is acceptable to use in any home or social setting. I just commented because there's a reason offense is taking if the word is used out of context.
You're right. It's a word that shouldn't be used in any home or social setting. I disagree on the context thought. If it's going to be a bad word, it should be irregardless of context. If it's going to ruin somebody's life then I think it shouldn't be okay if a black person said the same thing. If a black guy said the same to another black guy out of anger, do you think he'd be receiving the same treatment? If a black guy said the worst possible insult to a white guy, do you think he'd be receiving the same treatment? Probably not.
Marcus?Lol get a life, don't bring Vick into this. "Dog killer" lmaooo cue the dramatics, Vick got boned bad and doesn't even seem resentful about it. There are worse people in the league than Mike Vick.It's hard to take those words from McCoy seriously when he apparently has no problem playing with a dog killer.LeSean McCoy is getting crushed on twitter over this cause he said he cannot respect a man like Riley Cooper. Understandable stance, but given McCoy's recent past as a woman abuser and a deadbeat dad, he's probably not the one who should be saying it. Between those two, Vick and an arrogant ##### like DeSean Jackson, that is quite a cast of characters the Eagles have at the skill positions. And the class guy in the bunch, Maclin, is the one who gets hurt.
I think we should forgive the transgression, but to be clear there is nothing you can call a white man that equates to a derogatory term white folk used to describe people that they forced into servitude, raped and tortured. That's why the term is so disgusting.
