Comments on: NO GRIEVANCE FOR ODELL http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/ The Best Pro Football Scoop on the Internet Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:04:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: IgnatiusJReilly http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32163 IgnatiusJReilly Mon, 19 May 2008 23:23:13 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32163 The Bengals' own press had announced Odell wouldn't be attending this past weekends OTA due to his grandmother's passing- prior to the OTA itself. I have no idea what else he could have been cut for, considering neither Goodell or the Bengals ever mentioned why his initial suspension was doubled prior to last season. Odell's an alcoholic, not a thug. He was actually driving the car when he got busted because both Henry and McNeal were too drunk to drive and he was trying to keep them out of trouble. Alcoholic logic? Sure, but he's not a thug. The Bengals are hopeless, just plain motherf***ing hopeless. The Bengals’ own press had announced Odell wouldn’t be attending this past weekends OTA due to his grandmother’s passing- prior to the OTA itself. I have no idea what else he could have been cut for, considering neither Goodell or the Bengals ever mentioned why his initial suspension was doubled prior to last season. Odell’s an alcoholic, not a thug. He was actually driving the car when he got busted because both Henry and McNeal were too drunk to drive and he was trying to keep them out of trouble. Alcoholic logic? Sure, but he’s not a thug. The Bengals are hopeless, just plain motherf***ing hopeless.

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]]> By: jeadie5 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32142 jeadie5 Mon, 19 May 2008 22:49:13 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32142 My guess is that the timing of his release fit nicely with the funeral story, but in fact his attitude hadnt changed despite two years worth of suspensions. Hopefully he can change his ways with the next team to take a chance on him. My guess is that the timing of his release fit nicely with the funeral story, but in fact his attitude hadnt changed despite two years worth of suspensions. Hopefully he can change his ways with the next team to take a chance on him.

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]]> By: trikee http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32115 trikee Mon, 19 May 2008 21:48:03 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32115 chad johnson can learn a thing or two from thurman about how to get released by the bengals... chad johnson can learn a thing or two from thurman about how to get released by the bengals…

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]]> By: empty13 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32110 empty13 Mon, 19 May 2008 21:31:01 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32110 hello detroit. we cant keep backers healthy... he would fit right in hello detroit. we cant keep backers healthy… he would fit right in

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]]> By: Boberto http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32108 Boberto Mon, 19 May 2008 21:26:44 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32108 Jaothcg is a idiot. Jaothcg is a idiot.

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]]> By: Football http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32106 Football Mon, 19 May 2008 21:23:49 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32106 Anyone that believes that Odell was released because he went to a funeral instead of OTA's is a silly twit. This is clearly an attempt by Odell's agent to make the Bengals look cold and heartless, that Florio is buying hook, line and sinker. The Bengals history on these issues backs up the team. The Bengals allowed Takeo Spikes to miss a regular season game in order to attend a funeral a few years ago. Odell's agent's story doesnt add up. Isnt it much more likely that Odell hasnt shown himslef to be committed to being a professional since his reinstatement, and that the Bengals decided that they had better options at LB than the unreliable Thurman after getting a look at Keith Rivers and the rest of their new LBs at OTAs? That would make too much sense. Anyone that believes that Odell was released because he went to a funeral instead of OTA’s is a silly twit.

This is clearly an attempt by Odell’s agent to make the Bengals look cold and heartless, that Florio is buying hook, line and sinker. The Bengals history on these issues backs up the team. The Bengals allowed Takeo Spikes to miss a regular season game in order to attend a funeral a few years ago.

Odell’s agent’s story doesnt add up. Isnt it much more likely that Odell hasnt shown himslef to be committed to being a professional since his reinstatement, and that the Bengals decided that they had better options at LB than the unreliable Thurman after getting a look at Keith Rivers and the rest of their new LBs at OTAs? That would make too much sense.

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]]> By: bondem777 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32105 bondem777 Mon, 19 May 2008 21:22:46 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32105 Jaothcg: You speak of what you do not know. Jaothcg: You speak of what you do not know.

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]]> By: whodey0932 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32102 whodey0932 Mon, 19 May 2008 21:13:11 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32102 How can you say you are sorry for this guy. He is a thug too. He was the one driving chris henry and reggie mcneal drunk. He was the one suspended two years for his abuse of drugs. These were his decisions. I cannot believe any of you would want this guy back after you all have seen what happened with stanly wilson in super bowl xxiii. It would be history all over again. How can you say you are sorry for this guy. He is a thug too. He was the one driving chris henry and reggie mcneal drunk. He was the one suspended two years for his abuse of drugs. These were his decisions. I cannot believe any of you would want this guy back after you all have seen what happened with stanly wilson in super bowl xxiii. It would be history all over again.

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]]> By: zilla1126 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32091 zilla1126 Mon, 19 May 2008 20:57:33 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32091 Jerry Jones is probably on the phone right now. Jerry Jones is probably on the phone right now.

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]]> By: WhoDeyThinkGonnaBeatDemBengals http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32083 WhoDeyThinkGonnaBeatDemBengals Mon, 19 May 2008 20:48:53 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32083 I hate to see this happen. Chris Henry is a thug, but Odell seems to have a real problem with drugs/alcohol. It's too bad because he showed tremendous skills in 2005. BTW, PFT was the first to mention rumors of any problems with Thurman a couple of years ago. Posters on message board called Florio's mama names and trashed the B.S. smear campaign. I am still amazed that a dude from West Virginia can scoop ESPN and local media outlets time and time again. Good job guys. I hate to see this happen. Chris Henry is a thug, but Odell seems to have a real problem with drugs/alcohol. It’s too bad because he showed tremendous skills in 2005.

BTW, PFT was the first to mention rumors of any problems with Thurman a couple of years ago. Posters on message board called Florio’s mama names and trashed the B.S. smear campaign.

I am still amazed that a dude from West Virginia can scoop ESPN and local media outlets time and time again. Good job guys.

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]]> By: Jaothcg http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32079 Jaothcg Mon, 19 May 2008 20:45:06 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32079 It is classless and despicable to terminate a man from his employment for attending the funeral of a close relative rather than attending a so called Voluntary session. In all likelyhood Thurman welcomes release from such a program as the actions make it increasingly clear why so many players (and whiners) want out of Bungal Land. The league needs to look into forcing the sale of the Bungals to someone who will do something with the franchise besides give the sport a black eye! 2cents It is classless and despicable to terminate a man from his
employment for attending the funeral of a close relative
rather than attending a so called Voluntary session. In
all likelyhood Thurman welcomes release from such a program
as the actions make it increasingly clear why so many players
(and whiners) want out of Bungal Land. The league needs to
look into forcing the sale of the Bungals to someone who
will do something with the franchise besides give the sport
a black eye!

2cents

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]]> By: bondem777 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32077 bondem777 Mon, 19 May 2008 20:43:58 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32077 I wish him the best. I know there is more to this story, and I hope he didn't start drinking again after his grandmother's death. God be with you Odell, and I hope you get another chance. I wish him the best. I know there is more to this story, and I hope he didn’t start drinking again after his grandmother’s death. God be with you Odell, and I hope you get another chance.

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]]> By: EskinSux http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32071 EskinSux Mon, 19 May 2008 20:36:48 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32071 Will he get a bonus for being a first team All-Turder? Will he get a bonus for being a first team All-Turder?

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]]> By: tgoods http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32053 tgoods Mon, 19 May 2008 20:27:35 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/05/19/no-grievance-for-odell/#comment-32053 You're done Odell. Now you can go hang out and drink with Henry like the 2 of you always wanted to do. You’re done Odell. Now you can go hang out and drink with Henry like the 2 of you always wanted to do.

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