Comments on: Is Chad Just Ahead of the Curve? http://stripehype.com/2009/07/10/is-chad-just-ahead-of-the-curve/ A Cincinnati Bengals Blog Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:47:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: COB http://stripehype.com/2009/07/10/is-chad-just-ahead-of-the-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-1359 COB Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:21:47 +0000 http://stripehype.com/?p=1839#comment-1359 Dave, I see your point, other media are reporting on the games. But broadcasting the goings on are the sole province of the NFL. If Chad wants to write a column on Monday, fine. But to broadcast his own commentary during the game? I suspect it would violate the NFL's contract with their broadcasting partners, though I have no proof of that. Dave,

I see your point, other media are reporting on the games. But broadcasting the goings on are the sole province of the NFL. If Chad wants to write a column on Monday, fine. But to broadcast his own commentary during the game? I suspect it would violate the NFL’s contract with their broadcasting partners, though I have no proof of that.

]]> By: Timzilla http://stripehype.com/2009/07/10/is-chad-just-ahead-of-the-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-1358 Timzilla Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:32:21 +0000 http://stripehype.com/?p=1839#comment-1358 Okay, how do you define "making plays"? First game of the season, Chad has 5 catches for 48 yards, no TDs. Is that making plays? After going 5-48-0, is Chad permitted to Twitter the second game? And what if Coles decides he too wants to play on Twitter during games; Game 1 Coles has 7 catches, 95 yards, 1 TD? Are both players permitted or not permitted to play on Twitter during Game 2? And Whitworth also decides he wants in on the action ... during Game 1, he gives up 2 sacks of Palmer ... is he permitted to Twitter during Game 2? Then Palmer wants in, too ... first game he goes 14-28-1-1, they lose in OT, 31-28. Is Palmer allowed to Twitter in Game 2? So tell me exactly how you plan to define the minimum play-making achievement standards for each position to retain their Twittering rights for the following week? Okay, how do you define “making plays”? First game of the season, Chad has 5 catches for 48 yards, no TDs. Is that making plays? After going 5-48-0, is Chad permitted to Twitter the second game? And what if Coles decides he too wants to play on Twitter during games; Game 1 Coles has 7 catches, 95 yards, 1 TD? Are both players permitted or not permitted to play on Twitter during Game 2? And Whitworth also decides he wants in on the action … during Game 1, he gives up 2 sacks of Palmer … is he permitted to Twitter during Game 2? Then Palmer wants in, too … first game he goes 14-28-1-1, they lose in OT, 31-28. Is Palmer allowed to Twitter in Game 2? So tell me exactly how you plan to define the minimum play-making achievement standards for each position to retain their Twittering rights for the following week?

]]> By: david http://stripehype.com/2009/07/10/is-chad-just-ahead-of-the-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-1357 david Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:06:22 +0000 http://stripehype.com/?p=1839#comment-1357 As someone who has been in the "boss" seat with people working for/reporting to me, my $0.02 is simply this: if Chad is out there making plays, I don't care if he's on the sideline doing the dirty deed with the cheerleading squad during the game, or twittering, or dressing like cookie monster, or playing Xbox, or anything else. If he's not getting it done on the field, no sideline shennigans. It's just that simple. BTW, thanks for all the comments while I have been way, you guys rock. As someone who has been in the “boss” seat with people working for/reporting to me, my $0.02 is simply this: if Chad is out there making plays, I don’t care if he’s on the sideline doing the dirty deed with the cheerleading squad during the game, or twittering, or dressing like cookie monster, or playing Xbox, or anything else.

If he’s not getting it done on the field, no sideline shennigans. It’s just that simple.

BTW, thanks for all the comments while I have been way, you guys rock.

]]> By: Timzilla http://stripehype.com/2009/07/10/is-chad-just-ahead-of-the-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-1355 Timzilla Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:35:36 +0000 http://stripehype.com/?p=1839#comment-1355 Mike, my guess is you don't have people that work or report to you, cuz if you did the idea of them playing on the computer during work hours would anger you. And requiring that employees not Twitter during work hours is hardly controlling their lives. I suspect Chad is the most hated guy on the team. Did you notice last year that no teammates really came to his defense when fans and media turned on him. That was quite telling. The whole Twittering during games is an absolutely ridiculous notion, and will never happen. Mike, my guess is you don’t have people that work or report to you, cuz if you did the idea of them playing on the computer during work hours would anger you. And requiring that employees not Twitter during work hours is hardly controlling their lives. I suspect Chad is the most hated guy on the team. Did you notice last year that no teammates really came to his defense when fans and media turned on him. That was quite telling. The whole Twittering during games is an absolutely ridiculous notion, and will never happen.

]]> By: Mike http://stripehype.com/2009/07/10/is-chad-just-ahead-of-the-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-1354 Mike Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:11:22 +0000 http://stripehype.com/?p=1839#comment-1354 All I'm saying is, leave him be.....If the NFL wants to control every little aspect of the athletes lives, they will look foolish and controlling. And I bet most teammates don't care what he does as long as he produces on the field. You never really heard anything from teammates a couple years back when he was doing awesome. I mean, they may have said something about it, but, it never reached the hype it is now. It was only the last couple years since he hasn't done well and he kept doing the TD celebrations when teammates and fans really stood out and complained. Everyone seems to love his antics when he's doing well, but, when he's not doing well, everyone hates it. Chad is just a fun loving guy, he takes this sport seriously, but likes to have fun at the same time. Atleast thats my take on him. All I’m saying is, leave him be…..If the NFL wants to control every little aspect of the athletes lives, they will look foolish and controlling.
And I bet most teammates don’t care what he does as long as he produces on the field. You never really heard anything from teammates a couple years back when he was doing awesome. I mean, they may have said something about it, but, it never reached the hype it is now. It was only the last couple years since he hasn’t done well and he kept doing the TD celebrations when teammates and fans really stood out and complained. Everyone seems to love his antics when he’s doing well, but, when he’s not doing well, everyone hates it.
Chad is just a fun loving guy, he takes this sport seriously, but likes to have fun at the same time. Atleast thats my take on him.

]]> By: Timzilla http://stripehype.com/2009/07/10/is-chad-just-ahead-of-the-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-1353 Timzilla Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:27:11 +0000 http://stripehype.com/?p=1839#comment-1353 Mike, you may be right, Chad might be able to Twitter, and it not be a distraction to him ... but what about teammates? That whole argument aside, what kind of precedent is this setting? Do you want the TV cameras to scan the sideline and see 20 players Twittering? How about 30 players? The whole team? Both teams? Do you want Chad Tweeting direct messages to his NFL pals or his agent while the WR coach is trying to hold a meeting about the next drive? And what next ... will Chad eventually want to use his cell phone video camera to shoot video of himself on the sideline bragging about making a catch, and then uploading it YouTube? And how long would it be before Chad Tweeted something derogatory about a teammate, e.g., complaining he was open and Palmer three it elsewhere? Don't you see the Pandora's Box this opens up? ... turning the NFL into to a carnival sideshow. Mike, you may be right, Chad might be able to Twitter, and it not be a distraction to him … but what about teammates? That whole argument aside, what kind of precedent is this setting? Do you want the TV cameras to scan the sideline and see 20 players Twittering? How about 30 players? The whole team? Both teams? Do you want Chad Tweeting direct messages to his NFL pals or his agent while the WR coach is trying to hold a meeting about the next drive? And what next … will Chad eventually want to use his cell phone video camera to shoot video of himself on the sideline bragging about making a catch, and then uploading it YouTube? And how long would it be before Chad Tweeted something derogatory about a teammate, e.g., complaining he was open and Palmer three it elsewhere? Don’t you see the Pandora’s Box this opens up? … turning the NFL into to a carnival sideshow.

]]> By: Mike http://stripehype.com/2009/07/10/is-chad-just-ahead-of-the-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-1352 Mike Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:09:54 +0000 http://stripehype.com/?p=1839#comment-1352 Tim, right....if his bosses (NFL) ask him to not twitter, he should not twitter, out of respect for his bosses, but, that does not mean he/we always have to agree with our bosses decisions. All I'm saying is, Chad should not twitter during a game if the NFL is asking him not to, but, I think it's just hurting the NFL. It will draw the fans closer to the sport. Anyway, who am I to say twittering during a game is a distraction to Chad. Maybe that's how Chad deals with things mentally. Who knows what goes on in Chads mind, not me, not you, not the NFL....only Chad. What it comes down to is how well Chad performs on the field. If Chad was twittering during a game and raking up the TD's, no one would say it is a distraction. But, if he has a bad year, then it is a distraction. I hope Chad twitters his way to the Pro Bowl. WHO DEY!!!! Tim, right….if his bosses (NFL) ask him to not twitter, he should not twitter, out of respect for his bosses, but, that does not mean he/we always have to agree with our bosses decisions.
All I’m saying is, Chad should not twitter during a game if the NFL is asking him not to, but, I think it’s just hurting the NFL. It will draw the fans closer to the sport.
Anyway, who am I to say twittering during a game is a distraction to Chad. Maybe that’s how Chad deals with things mentally. Who knows what goes on in Chads mind, not me, not you, not the NFL….only Chad.
What it comes down to is how well Chad performs on the field. If Chad was twittering during a game and raking up the TD’s, no one would say it is a distraction. But, if he has a bad year, then it is a distraction.
I hope Chad twitters his way to the Pro Bowl.
WHO DEY!!!!

]]> By: Timzilla http://stripehype.com/2009/07/10/is-chad-just-ahead-of-the-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-1351 Timzilla Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:08:47 +0000 http://stripehype.com/?p=1839#comment-1351 But Mike, on Sundays from 1p to 4:30 Chad is working, getting paid more than you and I can even image. Whether you're a receptionist getting paid $100 a day, or Chad getting a $1 million per day, work is work, and he should be focused on the game, his job ... not playing on his iPhone, showing off. I assume your boss wouldn't want you Twittering while on the clock, would he? But Mike, on Sundays from 1p to 4:30 Chad is working, getting paid more than you and I can even image. Whether you’re a receptionist getting paid $100 a day, or Chad getting a $1 million per day, work is work, and he should be focused on the game, his job … not playing on his iPhone, showing off. I assume your boss wouldn’t want you Twittering while on the clock, would he?

]]> By: Mike http://stripehype.com/2009/07/10/is-chad-just-ahead-of-the-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-1350 Mike Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:59:50 +0000 http://stripehype.com/?p=1839#comment-1350 Timzilla....definitely, I agree.....if he was to twitter during a game, it would be selfish and stupid. But, he is an adult, the NFL has to stop trying to control every aspect of their athletes lives. If Chad wants to twitter to his fans, and take the chance of losing fans (because some will think he's not putting full attention to the game), that's his decision, not ours or the NFL's. I feel he does this because it pumps him up, that's Chad, that's what he does. If other players have a problem with what he's doing, they need to worry about themselves and what they're doing, not Chad. Let Chad be Chad. Timzilla….definitely, I agree…..if he was to twitter during a game, it would be selfish and stupid. But, he is an adult, the NFL has to stop trying to control every aspect of their athletes lives. If Chad wants to twitter to his fans, and take the chance of losing fans (because some will think he’s not putting full attention to the game), that’s his decision, not ours or the NFL’s. I feel he does this because it pumps him up, that’s Chad, that’s what he does. If other players have a problem with what he’s doing, they need to worry about themselves and what they’re doing, not Chad. Let Chad be Chad.

]]> By: Timzilla http://stripehype.com/2009/07/10/is-chad-just-ahead-of-the-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-1348 Timzilla Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:02:14 +0000 http://stripehype.com/?p=1839#comment-1348 The only thing Chad is ahead of the curve on is Selfishness and Stupidity. The only thing Chad is ahead of the curve on is Selfishness and Stupidity.

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