Stay Classy, Johnny ...

**coleech23** · 08-20-2014, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by GOTA

The NFL has taken a hard line on that gesture. Bud Adams was fined $250,000 for get caught giving the finger on TV. I agree that it's stupid. I watch Hard Knocks every week and everyone from the coaches, players and front offices guys are swearing their heads off. It's silly

Right. Not saying as a coach I wouldn't give him a little talking to, or that it doesn't matter to the NFL. But I wouldn't really give a sh*t if Johnny Football flipped me off, let alone an opposing coach.

**HoustonRaven** · 08-20-2014, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by coleech23

Right. Not saying as a coach I wouldn't give him a little talking to, or that it doesn't matter to the NFL. But I wouldn't really give a sh*t if Johnny Football flipped me off, let alone an opposing coach.

I don't think any of us fans give a shit.

Except there's a third party involved, the league itself, that's worried about image. They're trying to market a family friendly product and they can't have their employees flipping the bird for all to see.

**wickedsolo** · 08-20-2014, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by HoustonRaven

I don't think any of us fans give a shit.

Except there's a third party involved, the league itself, that's worried about image. They're trying to market a family friendly product and they can't have their employees flipping the bird for all to see.

So true.

The NFL does care about their image.

**lovefootball** · 08-20-2014, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

So true.

The NFL does care about their image.

If the league lets manziel do what he pleases, it won't be long for others to do the same or worse. Manziel needs a hefty fine and a swift kick in the as#, his attitude during college and off season was about breaking or stretching the rules or laws. His total disregard for doing the right thing has been apparent, the young man has to realize what he needs to do on the field. Playing better is a start. LOL