One Quote Worries Me

[Dayman]

This is a version an old adage that has been used by professional athletes for decades. I'm not sure why Kyler saying it makes it any different.

Also, no offense, but if you don't think these guys hear some truly vile, racist and, yes, extremely hateful comments on a daily basis, you might be out of touch with social media these days.

Here is an article about the incident that happened with Budda a couple years ago.

Cardinals safety Budda Baker shares racist message from 49ers fan

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker was one of the best players on the field in his...

www.sfgate.com

Here is an article about Deebo from the spring

Deebo says he's target of death threats, racial remarks on social media

Deebo Samuel took to Instagram to respond to death threats and racial remarks he says he has received.

www.nbcsports.com

Here is an article about a study done about increasing abuse toward athletes on social media

FIFPRO, NBPA, and WNBPA Launch Collaboration to Strengthen Player Protection against Online Abuse

The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is the union for current professional basketball players in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Established in 1954, the NBPA mission is to ensure that the rights of NBA players are protected and that every conceivable measure is taken to...

nbpa.com

And yet another about an incident a year ago

Nick Wittgren reveals the death threats he’s received via social media (Photo)

Cleveland Indians pitcher Nick Wittgren addressed the death threats he received on social media following the team's latest loss. After taking the loss in ...

fansided.com

These aren't outliers. This stuff happens to them every day.

Also, it's not an issue of this generation being too sensitive. Previous generations never had to deal with this level of hatred thrown at them personally. Celebrities obviously get paid an obscene amount of money to take heat from the public, but I imagine getting death threats against your family has to wear on you no matter how much you are getting paid.

 

[BritCard]

Less worried if this quote than than Keim and Kliff had to go talk to Kyler’s parents at the start of the offseason to tell them what Kyler needs to work on.

I hope I heard that part wrong.

Maybe Kyler will start living here full-time now that he’s the face of the franchise and everything.

That's not what I heard at all.

Keim said "to discuss expectations". I took that to mean expectations regarding the contract and Kyler's future.

 

[Stout]

I only heard when he said they went to Texas to meet and speak with his parents/family. I don't recall anything about telling them was KM needs to work on. They just said it was a good meeting.

What NFL GM needs to go talk to a star QB's mommy and daddy? This is very unusual, even if daddy is his trainer. Which is worrying enough in and of itself.

 

[Harry]

Harry, how many quotes didn't worry you? Or how many did you like? Just curious.

One worried, like that he’s signed. I don’t expect to see big changes from Murray, but hopefully some growth.

 

[Harry]

Just “one” quite concerned you??

The rest didn’t worry me ; it seemed like normal Murray.

 

[BigRedRage]

This is too much reading into the word hate, it is not the same as it used to be and the context of this is fine.

However what @kerouac9 just mentioned about keim going to kylers parents, yeah, much bigger concern.

I did see kyler has like 10milli in workout bonuses in his contract so hopefully that means he is here a lot more now and learning from our coaches instead of only working out in texas.

 

[Red Dawn]

I wish Kyler was taller.

 

[CardLogic]

This is a version an old adage that has been used by professional athletes for decades. I'm not sure why Kyler saying it makes it any different.

Also, no offense, but if you don't think these guys hear some truly vile, racist and, yes, extremely hateful comments on a daily basis, you might be out of touch with social media these days.
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These aren't outliers. This stuff happens to them every day.

Also, it's not an issue of this generation being too sensitive. Previous generations never had to deal with this level of hatred thrown at them personally. Celebrities obviously get paid an obscene amount of money to take heat from the public, but I imagine getting death threats against your family has to wear on you no matter how much you are getting paid.

While I agree with what Dayman has said, if a pro athlete doesn't want to subject himself to the crapfest that social media is, how about they stay off social media? It's not hard.

On the other hand, it certainly seems to me that Kyler has been raised by "helicopter parents". It takes longer for children raised in that manner to fully become adults! Hopefully, Kyler gets there; soon!

 

[HairZach]

While I agree with what Dayman has said, if a pro athlete doesn't want to subject himself to the crapfest that social media is, how about they stay off social media? It's not hard.

On the other hand, it certainly seems to me that Kyler has been raised by "helicopter parents". It takes longer for children raised in that manner to fully become adults! Hopefully, Kyler gets there; soon!

While you're right. It is hard to know that people are talking about you and to not look to see what they're saying.

 

[slanidrac16]

Throw interceptions like he did against the Rams, keep running out of bound losing yardage instead of throwing the ball away, pouting on the sidelines when things aren’t going well and keep throwing to the wrong receivers what would he expect?

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Maybe Kyler will start living here full-time now that he’s the face of the franchise and everything.

Right? With as much money as the team is paying you you'd think you could at least pretend to be fully committed to Arizona. Retire in Texas when your playing career is over.