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jamf · 06-13-2006, 04:28 AM

Do the fans and Coaches/Ownership have a right to tell players what they can and cant do in their personal lives?

Riding a motorcyle is a perfectly legal to do. But alot of people are crucifing Ben.R for getting in an accident.

I can understand a team wanting an injury waiver if a player wanted to play another sport exposing themselves to injury. Does motorcyle riding fall under that category?

My Personal Thoughts:
Fans are getting rediculous. Whats next? No Enzo Ferraris? No Driving Though the GHETTO? No unprotected sex? No going to the club? No Wearing Jewelry because it increases the risk of getting robbed?

Players owe it to the fans to be the best player and teammate they can be.
But the Players owe it to themselves to live how they want to live.

I dont want my employer to try to dictate what i can and can't do in my free time. As long as i show up to work on time and do my job to the best of my abilities, they have no right to comment on my personal lives. I feel the same goes for professional athletes.

Thank you for reading my late night rant. Let the usual Flaming begin!!!

06-13-2006, 04:28 AM	#1
jamf Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 5,329	Are Fans and NFL teams too demanding of players? Do the fans and Coaches/Ownership have a right to tell players what they can and cant do in their personal lives? Riding a motorcyle is a perfectly legal to do. But alot of people are crucifing Ben.R for getting in an accident. I can understand a team wanting an injury waiver if a player wanted to play another sport exposing themselves to injury. Does motorcyle riding fall under that category? My Personal Thoughts: Fans are getting rediculous. Whats next? No Enzo Ferraris? No Driving Though the GHETTO? No unprotected sex? No going to the club? No Wearing Jewelry because it increases the risk of getting robbed? Players owe it to the fans to be the best player and teammate they can be. But the Players owe it to themselves to live how they want to live. I dont want my employer to try to dictate what i can and can't do in my free time. As long as i show up to work on time and do my job to the best of my abilities, they have no right to comment on my personal lives. I feel the same goes for professional athletes. Thank you for reading my late night rant. Let the usual Flaming begin!!!