bbb Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 He admitted tonight that he put bounties on players. While I like his honesty, and can't blame him for doing it to Romo, I have to think in this climate voters may move from Carter to Reed in the next vote?: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7907610/cris-carter-formerly-minnesota-vikings-admits-authorizing-bounties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 He admitted tonight that he put bounties on players. While I like his honesty, and can't blame him for doing it to Romo, I have to think in this climate voters may move from Carter to Reed in the next vote?: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7907610/cris-carter-formerly-minnesota-vikings-admits-authorizing-bounties YES!!!!!!! That thought ran across my mind too!!! Thank you Cris!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsrcursed Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Do people really think that bounties will affect a player's chance at the HOF?? It's certainly not something a single player can gain any advantage from like steroids. Perhaps I'm confused.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Do people really think that bounties will affect a player's chance at the HOF?? It's certainly not something a single player can gain any advantage from like steroids. Perhaps I'm confused.... Maybe somebody put a bounty on you? Sorry about your confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Bill Romanowski said pregame he was going to end Carters career and Carter asked the OL to take Romanowski out? I vote not guilty, self defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 That was the first thing that crossed my mind. The voters say they aren't supposed to consider stuff like this, but you can argue this wasn't bad off the field behavior. This was stuff going on during the game. If it sways just a couple voters maybe that is enough momentum for Reed. In the end though, I just don't think he will ever make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Bill Romanowski said pregame he was going to end Carters career and Carter asked the OL to take Romanowski out? I vote not guilty, self defence. I agree, but will Goodell lean on voters not to vote an admitted bounty maker (no matter how justified) in today's climate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I agree, but will Goodell lean on voters not to vote an admitted bounty maker (no matter how justified) in today's climate? I doubt if Goodell will put a lot of time and effort into keeping Carter out of the HOF because of a remark on ESPN radio. Romanowski is the one that needs to be looked at here, not Carter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 He admitted tonight that he put bounties on players. While I like his honesty, and can't blame him for doing it to Romo, I have to think in this climate voters may move from Carter to Reed in the next vote?: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7907610/cris-carter-formerly-minnesota-vikings-admits-authorizing-bounties I don't think this is even an issue. I believe in the last two years of voting, Andre Reed was ahead of Carter in getting elected to the HOF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkKelso'sHelmet Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 ehh, maybe, maybe not. it could also have the opposite effect: the HOF writers might admire him for his candid honesty at a time when the rest of the league's players "play dumb." i don't condone bounties, but to pretend that they don't exist, or that they will go away because of PR posturing by the league, is foolish. the only way to take the violence out of football is to make it not football. but enough with bountygate already... suspension, suspension, appeal, appeal -- dear god it's a long off season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I think it's ridiculous to presume there have not been "personal" bounties through the years. What I mean by that is individual players holding grudges because of past acts or veiled threats. That's not the issue with bountygate -- where the league is cracking down on a "system" instituted as part of the culture of a team. Carter's comments are pretty meaningless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) Do people really think that bounties will affect a player's chance at the HOF?? It's certainly not something a single player can gain any advantage from like steroids. Perhaps I'm confused.... Ask Pete Rose. Yes I know it is nowhere near the same situation but a black mark goes a long way. Edited May 9, 2012 by The Wiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toshiero Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 CC must be the dumbest guy to ever play the game. He isn't in the HOF already because of his big mouth and pissing off many that vote. Now he admits to this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyHorseAteTheKid Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Bounties are like illegal drugs, been around forever and will continue, despite rules and legislation.. CC must be the dumbest guy to ever play the game. He isn't in the HOF already because of his big mouth and pissing off many that vote. Now he admits to this? Don't forget his drug abuse!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Bill Romanowski said pregame he was going to end Carters career and Carter asked the OL to take Romanowski out? I vote not guilty, self defence. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stardawgs Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Cris Carter..... Where do I start.. Oh yes, he's a Christian now... AFTER stabbing his wife/girlfriend/baby mamma with a steak knife.. he found God, now is the voice of authority.. He speaks with fork tongue... why doesn't the media report on that stuff... AMEN Cris you fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Bill Romanowski said pregame he was going to end Carters career and Carter asked the OL to take Romanowski out? I vote not guilty, self defence. Well Romo is a POS and not getting close to the HOF. I always respect honesty but I have no idea why Carter would ever say this. It doesn't help his cause at all. It's like Cole Hammels saying he hit Bryce Harper on purpose. What's the point of saying it? And I'm maybe Andre Reed's biggest fan ever, but Carter was probably a slightly better receiver. They are both HOFers though but I still don't know why CC would admit this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Wow! I had the exact same thought as I read his comments, so there may be a risk that HOF voters will remember it as well. Still, I suspect it'll be washed out to sea in the daily flush and won't diminish his chances after the story becomes yesterday's news... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nichebiche Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I don't think this is even an issue. I believe in the last two years of voting, Andre Reed was ahead of Carter in getting elected to the HOF. Bingo, you are correct! Each year, Reed made into the final round of voting and both Carter and Brown did not. At that point in the voting, they weren't splitting votes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Since the bounty was on that DBag romonowski i see it helping Carter's chances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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