Recruiting Forum Football Talk [RIP 9.3.2019]

[SpringBokVol]

I agree with Bruin. There is a time and a place.

A standard should be set - either by the league or the team.

It’s just feel classless to me.

 

[Darth_Shiveman]

When I hope like heck my son doesn't come across this on the internet regarding his favorite player that's an issue

He’s probably already been ruined by his parents.

 

[Darth_Shiveman]

You


You’ll get backlash, but I agree. It’s not the culture of today, but if you are talking about “company or brand image”, it would be a positive move

If this was an interview he gave in the saints locker room, I’d agree.


This was a piece done away from the team.

 

[eVOLve]

He’s probably already been ruined by his parents.

It's one thing to criticize his opinion of an interview but dude, that's too far.

 

[Rishvol]

If this was an interview he gave in the saints locker room, I’d agree.


This was a piece done away from the team.

He's still the face of the team where ever he goes and whoever he talks to

 

[Darth_Shiveman]

He's still the face of the team where ever he goes and whoever he talks to

Yeah, but when he’s off the clock it’s not like the NFL can or should be able to censor the way he talks.

 

[Darth_Shiveman]

It's one thing to criticize his opinion of an interview but dude, that's too far.

Clutching those pearls, eh?

 

[Rishvol]

Yeah, but when he’s off the clock it’s not like the NFL can or should be able to censor the way he talks.

I agree with this, but the reality is he's never really "off the clock" because he's so recognizable.

 

[Sleegro]

It's one thing to criticize his opinion of an interview but dude, that's too far.

Pretty sure it was a joke and I know Bru can handle it. Bruin catches a lot of crap in here but I've never had the impression he was thin skinned. Seemed like an innocent jab to me.

 

[peaygolf]

Yeah, but when he’s off the clock it’s not like the NFL can or should be able to censor the way he talks.

Not censor...just ask him to think about how he says things. Geez. Nobody is saying to keep him quiet.

 

[ChattaTNVol]

Ethan Wolf interview from Tuesday:

Ethan Wolf (Titans TE) 1-on-1 w/Vince (8.7.18) - Vols Interviews & More - Omny.fm

 

[Sleegro]

I agree with this, but the reality is he's never really "off the clock" because he's so recognizable.

Just because he's recognizable doesn't mean he doesn't have a right to be off the clock at times, as this metaphor goes.

 

[ob79]

I agree with Bruin. There is a time and a place.

A standard should be set - either by the league or the team.

It’s just feel classless to me.

In Karmara's case, it's probably more tone deaf than classless.

 

[Sleegro]

Not censor...just ask him to think about how he says things. Geez. Nobody is saying to keep him quiet.

They can ask him to think about it. He doesn't seem like the type to take that advice. People can not like him for it if they want. Personally I don't have any issue at all with it.

 

[Rishvol]

Ethan Wolf interview from Tuesday:

Ethan Wolf (Titans TE) 1-on-1 w/Vince (8.7.18) - Vols Interviews & More - Omny.fm

Excited to see how he plays tonight

 

[Sleegro]

Can’t stop marijuana use and kneeling during the anthem, but let’s put the the kibosh on cursing during personal interviews.

-Goodell probably

Bump. It's a logistical nightmare.

 

[crazyguy]

In Karmara's case, it's probably more tone deaf than classless.

I’m guessing he just doesn’t care after the work he put in to get to the league.
I don’t think it’s a great look, but as others have said- it was an off field interview and he’s a running back- not the QB.

 

[Darth_Shiveman]

Not censor...just ask him to think about how he says things. Geez. Nobody is saying to keep him quiet.

To be fair, the discussion was set from stating the NFL needed to implement a policy about interviews.

Which, in the case of this interview, seems undoable without encroaching on his liberties.


A better alternative is for people to get over themselves, realize that language is fluid and ever evolving, and today’s generation often used the word f*** in ways that aren’t inherently offensive.

 

[engineerVOL]

Excited to see how he plays tonight

He’s apparently been atrocious in camp. Luke Stocker as well but he has proven to be a capable blocker.

 

[bignewt]

Not by the NFL, but if I were the owner of the Saints, I would have a very frank discussion about it with AK. Not the image I would want from my players.

I'm pretty sure the owner of the Saints is looking at jersey sales and is just fine with it.

 

[BJHSVol]

I don't know if its tone deaf when in the interview he talks about other players crafting personas in order to "maximize their pockets" and get more endorsements but that he doesn't want to be anything but himself.

 

[Darth_Shiveman]

I'm pretty sure the owner of the Saints is looking at jersey sales and is just fine with it.

Never underestimate the irrationality of crusty old rich dudes who haven’t been a part of normal society in decades.

 

[engineerVOL]

MZTerry can straighten that boy out.

 

[bignewt]

Never underestimate the irrationality of crusty old rich dudes who haven’t been a part of normal society in decades.

I will never underestimate their greediness.

 

[delfonic]

AK said something hilarious without disparaging anyone. He's a unique guy and I hope that the powers that be in the NFL realize it's more beneficial to let him be who he is than to try and muzzle him.