Fan Poll - Did Deanglo's handling of his release tarnish his image?

[Keith Moons Liver]

I root for these guys as football players, not as humans. I really don't care one way or the other about his interview. 

[Anybodyhome]

It's ironic that we, as fans, will listen to DeAngelo's interview, simply not accept it at face value and assume that he has an axe to grind. He was fired from an organization that he has worked for since 2006... 9 seasons; yet fans cannot accept that he may be bitter? Really?  

 

DeAngelo Williams is not the first player to leave this team under terms other than his own and express some bitterness. As a matter of fact, several players have expressed how unhappy they were with the manner in which the team handled their release. But, each and every time, the fan base calls it "sour grapes" while never even considering the notion perhaps this front office and personnel staff may have some faults.

 

But no one from the Panther organization ever goes on the record, never does the interviews unless it's Gettelman or Rivera, and they certainly aren't going to say anything.

 

Panther fans are so fugging quick to absolve the organization for any responsibility or any faults, but the very players those fans go to the stadium to see are the first people they'll discount and dismiss the minute they paint a picture that's different than the rosy little flower garden fans believe the Carolina Panthers organization and Jerry Richardson to be.

[Wundrbread33]

Dude would be a millionaire regardless, but Hurney and the Panthers gave him 2-3 times more than what he was worth. He made out like a bandit, and then he gets all vindictive? Get out of here.

[Anybodyhome]

The money is relative and has no bearing. 

 

If you were making $9 an hour in a fast food joint for almost 10 years and you were summarily dismissed from your job and you felt the reason the company gave you wasn't acceptable or wasn't done in a professional manner, you'd likely be bitter as well. 

[TheRed]

The money is relative and has no bearing. 

 

If you were making $9 an hour in a fast food joint for almost 10 years and you were summarily dismissed from your job and you felt the reason the company gave you wasn't acceptable or wasn't done in a professional manner, you'd likely be bitter as well. 

 

Pretty awful comparison.

 

10 years in a fast food joint making $9 an hour doesn't even crack $175k before taxes.

 

Deangelo Williams made more than 100 times that just in guaranteed money alone on his contract back in 2011.

[Anybodyhome]

Pretty awful comparison.

 

10 years in a fast food joint making $9 an hour doesn't even crack $175k before taxes.

 

Deangelo Williams made more than 100 times that just in guaranteed money alone on his contract back in 2011.

 

You missed the point. It's not about the money.

 

If it was, DeAngelo could simply laugh his way to the bank. But, just like any other employee who believes they weren't treated fairly or given their release after 10 years in a manner that failed to recognize their contributions, regardless how much they got paid, they can still be unhappy with the employer.  

[TheRed]

You missed the point. It's not about the money.

 

If it was, DeAngelo could simply laugh his way to the bank. But, just like any other employee who believes they weren't treated fairly or given their release after 10 years in a manner that failed to recognize their contributions, regardless how much they got paid, they can still be unhappy with the employer.  

 

It's pretty asinine to attempt to just remove the money from the equation considering the sheer amount.

 

He was generally a fan favorite and well liked in his time here.

 

He also was paid very well, to play a sport that he likes very much, arguably more than he should have been, and if he is responsible with his money he should be set for life. To even attempt to mention that in the same breath as a fast food worker basically making minimum wage to support themselves and their family is unbelievably stupid. I'm sorry, but that's just the plain truth of the matter.

[Plewis]

Are we a bunch of pussie lickin pussies? Why the fug would this poo tarnish his history with the Panthers?

[AceMan]

Voted Yes, Slightly

 

I'm actually glad that Gettleman is setting these players straight. Disappointed that D-Will plans to go down whining

[csx]

You missed the point. It's not about the money.

If it was, DeAngelo could simply laugh his way to the bank. But, just like any other employee who believes they weren't treated fairly or given their release after 10 years in a manner that failed to recognize their contributions, regardless how much they got paid, they can still be unhappy with the employer.

How was he treated unfairly? He had to see this coming the day he signed that contract.

[csx]

Are we a bunch of pussie lickin pussies? Why the fug would this poo tarnish his history with the Panthers?

It says image, not history. You pussie.

[Anybodyhome]

It's pretty asinine to attempt to just remove the money from the equation considering the sheer amount.

 

He was generally a fan favorite and well liked in his time here.

 

He also was paid very well, to play a sport that he likes very much, arguably more than he should have been, and if he is responsible with his money he should be set for life. To even attempt to mention that in the same breath as a fast food worker basically making minimum wage to support themselves and their family is unbelievably stupid. I'm sorry, but that's just the plain truth of the matter.

 

Still missing the point. But let's assume for a single fraction of a second your point.

 

Here's the question then: What amount of money does one have to be paid before they can no longer be unhappy with the manner in which their employer treated them? What's the cutoff?

 

Does Cam get to bitch and complain since he's only getting paid a fraction of what Williams got paid as well? How about Bersin or one of the other guys on the roster who is making league minimum?

[TheRed]

Still missing the point. But let's assume for a single fraction of a second your point.

 

Here's the question then: What amount of money does one have to be paid before they can no longer be unhappy with the manner in which their employer treated them? What's the cutoff?

 

Does Cam get to bitch and complain since he's only getting paid a fraction of what Williams got paid as well? How about Bersin or one of the other guys on the roster who is making league minimum?

 

I haven't seen him mention that he was personally "treated unfairly".

 

He is however unfortunately using the death of his mother to paint the organization and it's players in a negative light. Which as I stated in another thread, is unfortunate, and I doubt that his mother would want her name caught in a petty spat through the media.

 

You made a terrible argument, it happens. We've all made mistakes.

 

[Anybodyhome]

I haven't seen him mention that he was personally "treated unfairly".

 

He is however unfortunately using the death of his mother to paint the organization and it's players in a negative light. Which as I stated in another thread, is unfortunate, and I doubt that his mother would want her name caught in a petty spat through the media.

 

You made a terrible argument, it happens. We've all made mistakes.

 

 

So, wait, it's not about the money now? I thought you said it was about the money. You just got done trying to lecture on how rich the guy is and he has no right to complain. Now it's about his deceased mother?

 

Which is it? Pick one or the other that will best fit your wadded little panties.