Okay, then I fail to see why there is a conspiracy against him. If he's really just a good guy then why all of the various reports at various times?
While some of what's been reported may not be true, I think that's counterbalanced by what I'm sure are many unreported incidents.
I don't think there's any question that this guy has character concerns and I, for one, am in no rush to ever see another Lawrence Phillips on the Rams. Let someone else deal with these types of guys.
They're juicy stories. Why did the media follow around Tim Tebow and Johnny Manziel? You think if Winston was the 3rd string Punter, the New York Times would have written that article?
It's not a conspiracy. It's the media being the media.
Well we both know that's not true, but you'll just dig your heels in. Physically gifted and would be perfect backup. But a locker room cancer and head case. There's plenty of less talented QB's on rosters out there.
Winston has made terrible personal choices, and in today's era of social media, there are plenty of seminars and articles for kids in school, and those entering the workforce about the dangers of social media. People have lost jobs over what they posted, people have damaged their chances at getting hired because of it. I'm certain at your University these warnings are quite evident.
From a skill set, I compare Winton to a John Elway, from a brain standpoint Vince Young
No, we both know that's absolutely true. If Vince Young were a quality player, he'd be on a team. When you're mediocre backup QB with attitude problems, you're not going to stick as a backup. BTW, Vince Young was absolutely terrible the last time he got to play...in 2011.
Those less talented QBs are on rosters because they're more mentally adept, better people in the locker-room, and don't cause problems. As I said before, when you're not a quality player, you can't be a fuck up. If Vince Young were a legitimately good QB, he'd still be on a team. But being a mediocre to average backup QB at best, nobody wants him with his attitude problems.
I also don't think Young is the perfect backup at all on the field.
Manning pulled his pants down in front of a trainer, admitted it was inappropriate, and the lady filed 33 incidents against UT which they settled quickly with $300,000. Not quite shoddy police work by a local PD that never asked a single question or took DNA from the single suspect.
Drinking and not working hard is a common complaint among young people.
Big Ben's problems came AFTER he was drafted. Police said Roethlisberger and his attorney cooperated with investigators. And the one eventually settled and got paid by Big Ben. After which she promptly dropped all charges against the people supposedly covering up her rape. This of course happened when he was a hard partying, filthy rich man in the public eye and not an freshman back up QB. Big Ben was also suspended by his team. Unlike Winston who was allowed to play without being asked much of anything.
So it's not quite the same. Why draft him when we are already having this conversation? This is the guy you want to rest the franchise on?
That's not what happened. Manning dropped his pants and sat on the woman's head with his naked rear-end and testicles.(yes, I said testicles) And forced the woman to drag her head out from under him to get free. Then Manning lied about it.
Big Ben's problems coming after he was drafted is irrelevant. Do Steeler fans regret the pick? Does anyone care anymore about those issues? The fact that the guy wasn't in college almost makes it worse.
Why draft him? Because he's that good. You're having the conversation. I don't really care. Unless the rape allegation is investigated and found to be credible. I can't do that. NFL teams will have their opportunity to try if they choose to.
