Around the League: 2018 Season

[Atomic]

Marshall played QB at Auburn in case anyone was wondering if Chris Jones has just totally lost it.

[Tracker]

2 hours ago, Mr Dee said:

Following a day off the field on Monday, the Saskatchewan Roughriders returned to the Griffiths Stadium turf on Tuesday to being the second week of 2018 Training Camp, and Day 10.

👁‍🗨 Notably, none of the players were wearing helmets, but rather towels, on their heads..😜

👁‍🗨Huh?

Rookie corner back Nick Marshall, who recorded an interception against the Eskimos, took a handful of reps at QB on Tuesday and looked impressive. He threw a deep spiral to WR Caleb Holley which would’ve set up an 80-yard touchdown, but Holley dropped the ball.

- Regarding looking at Marshall at quarterback, Jones said, “Well he led the nation in rushing so we’ll just take a look at him.”

😮

 

It occurs to me that if Bryan Bennet could not beat out any of those sad-sack QBs that played against the Esks, what hope is there for him here? Unless....somehow...the Great and Wise Chris Jones has misjudged him. (Gasp) Heresy--heresy!!!

[Booch]

Typical Chris Jone's signing today, now did they not know this and do enough background checking...or are they aware and took him on anyway...if so that is just laughable

 

After Mason led police on a high-speed ATV chase,Mason's mother stated that Mason had the "mindset of a 10-year-old" due to head injuries sustained during his career. She noticed her son’s behavior was different after the 2015 season: “Clearly, we could see the change. Like, completely... As much as he’s accomplished, as hard as he’s worked, as much as he’s built his character, in record-breaking time it’s going downhill because of what’s going on." In November, Mason pleaded no contest to charges related to the ATV chase. Mason was arrested in January 2017 for the incident and charged with a third degree felony of fleeing and eluding without regard for others' safety or property.

To recap: In March 2016, Mason was pulled over for driving 75 mph in a 35 mph zone and Tased when he refused to exit his vehicle. In July 2016, he was caught doing wheelies and driving recklessly in an ATV before then fleeing the cops. His mother, , subsequently told authorities her son was “22 in a 10-year-old’s mindset” due to concussions, adding, “Tre is not himself at all.”

 

Cops were called to his home five times in four months, once for what Mom described as “irrational statements.” That police report indicated that when Mason saw the cops he threatened to call the White House and have them all fired before then saying police were responsible for teaching al-Qaida how to fly planes. In July of that year, Mason was admitted to a South Florida hospital for a mental health evaluation, according to a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office report. Then, in August, Mason was cited for blocking a lane of traffic with his Maserati.

He never showed up for Los Angeles Rams training camp

[Floyd]

4 minutes ago, Booch said:

Typical Chris Jone's signing today, now did they not know this and do enough background checking...or are they aware and took him on anyway...if so that is just laughable

 

They could really hurt this guy if they let him play football again...  really does sound like he went through the 'dark times' of a concussion

[Booch]

yeah that alone is troubling that they would even let him suit up...that and the issues he displayed just don't go away...as more time goes on Chris Jones and his recruiting abilities and his lack of how to build a good locker room and team environment has shown to be pretty sad...

Although the clowns on Riderfans are trumpeting this as a huge awesome signing....all i can say is wow

Sure glad with who we have as the architects and Management of the Bombers

[Floyd]

25 minutes ago, Booch said:

yeah that alone is troubling that they would even let him suit up...that and the issues he displayed just don't go away...as more time goes on Chris Jones and his recruiting abilities and his lack of how to build a good locker room and team environment has shown to be pretty sad...

Although the clowns on Riderfans are trumpeting this as a huge awesome signing....all i can say is wow

Sure glad with who we have as the architects and Management of the Bombers

I'm still a huge fan of John Murphy...  just seems like he's solely focused on talent and needs an assistant or something to do the background checks

[Taynted_Fayth]

sounds like someone who's been hitting the meth bubble vs that suffering concussions.  Watching movies like concussion and listening to various people who have suffered through them doesn't sound like they become over night conspiracy nutjobs. Now having experience around those who use, this is right up their alley.  Give a young man perhaps with lowered inhibitions a ton of money and bit of spiraling (losing his job to Gurley) and it's a recipe for this type of behaviour

[blue_gold_84]

Sounds like he's one more hit away from being locked up in a padded cell. Yeesh.

[Floyd]

27 minutes ago, Taynted_Fayth said:

sounds like someone who's been hitting the meth bubble vs that suffering concussions.  Watching movies like concussion and listening to various people who have suffered through them doesn't sound like they become over night conspiracy nutjobs. Now having experience around those who use, this is right up their alley.  Give a young man perhaps with lowered inhibitions a ton of money and bit of spiraling (losing his job to Gurley) and it's a recipe for this type of behaviour

Could be...

But I've had a concussion upon another concussion and you sink into a pretty rough place - you come back out of it for sure but I sure don't want another one.

[Fan Boy]

I have seen concussion related to depression and suicide but not so much to delusion but this is not my area of expertise. 

[17to85]

58 minutes ago, Floyd said:

I'm still a huge fan of John Murphy...  just seems like he's solely focused on talent and needs an assistant or something to do the background checks

But the guy clearly doesn't care about character, was the same when he was here. It's a flaw, and maybe why no one is giving him the reigns as a GM. 

[Booch]

yeah never been a fan of Murphy and truthfully...he is just your run of the mill personell guy...nothing special and highly doubt he looks too much into a players past and character checks...as history has shown

There's a reason no team in the NFL has given him another shot...yet here comes Jones in Sask again...par for the course

[Atomic]

There's always been something a little off about John Murphy.  I just couldn't trust a guy who looks like this... for sure he is up to something nefarious:

[Taynted_Fayth]

15 minutes ago, Atomic said:

There's always been something a little off about John Murphy.  I just couldn't trust a guy who looks like this... for sure he is up to something nefarious:

that pic always makes me think of 

 

i know they don't look exactly the same,  but I assume Murphy has a hole dug out in his basement all the same

[17to85]

18 minutes ago, Atomic said:

There's always been something a little off about John Murphy.  I just couldn't trust a guy who looks like this... for sure he is up to something nefarious:

It looks like he is really really hoping that he's sitting in a pie...

[Mark F]

2 hours ago, Booch said:

Cops were called to his home five times in four months, once for what Mom described as “irrational statements.”

No matter what the cause, this is very sad stuff. 

[Wanna-B-Fanboy]

1 hour ago, Atomic said:

There's always been something a little off about John Murphy.  I just couldn't trust a guy who looks like this... for sure he is up to something nefarious:

reminds me of Vincent D'onofrio

 

[voodoochylde]

Apparently Thigpen failed a drug test and will miss the first two games for the Riders this season.

[JCon]

1 minute ago, voodoochylde said:

Apparently Thigpen failed a drug test and will miss the first two games for the Riders this season.

If he's a Rider, I guess failing a drug test means no drugs were detected in his system? 

[Atomic]

4 minutes ago, voodoochylde said:

Apparently Thigpen failed a drug test and will miss the first two games for the Riders this season.

Yeah it's total bullshit because Thigpen carried them in the playoffs last year and then tested positive.  Pretty clear he was juicing and got a huge advantage from it but they didn't figure it out until after the Riders had been bounced by the Argos.  Such a dirty team of ugly cheaters over there.  And they're all so stupid and fat too.

[blue_gold_84]

2 hours ago, Atomic said:

There's always been something a little off about John Murphy.  I just couldn't trust a guy who looks like this... for sure he is up to something nefarious:

Murphy's face:

[pigseye]

4 hours ago, Booch said:

Typical Chris Jone's signing today, now did they not know this and do enough background checking...or are they aware and took him on anyway...if so that is just laughable

 

After Mason led police on a high-speed ATV chase,Mason's mother stated that Mason had the "mindset of a 10-year-old" due to head injuries sustained during his career. She noticed her son’s behavior was different after the 2015 season: “Clearly, we could see the change. Like, completely... As much as he’s accomplished, as hard as he’s worked, as much as he’s built his character, in record-breaking time it’s going downhill because of what’s going on." In November, Mason pleaded no contest to charges related to the ATV chase. Mason was arrested in January 2017 for the incident and charged with a third degree felony of fleeing and eluding without regard for others' safety or property.

To recap: In March 2016, Mason was pulled over for driving 75 mph in a 35 mph zone and Tased when he refused to exit his vehicle. In July 2016, he was caught doing wheelies and driving recklessly in an ATV before then fleeing the cops. His mother, , subsequently told authorities her son was “22 in a 10-year-old’s mindset” due to concussions, adding, “Tre is not himself at all.”

 

Cops were called to his home five times in four months, once for what Mom described as “irrational statements.” That police report indicated that when Mason saw the cops he threatened to call the White House and have them all fired before then saying police were responsible for teaching al-Qaida how to fly planes. In July of that year, Mason was admitted to a South Florida hospital for a mental health evaluation, according to a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office report. Then, in August, Mason was cited for blocking a lane of traffic with his Maserati.

He never showed up for Los Angeles Rams training camp

That's just sad man. I have had three concussions during my career and fortunately no after effects thus far. I'm no doctor but it just seems to amplify pre-existing conditions like depression etc. rather than sending you into full blown delusions. 

[Tracker]

7 hours ago, Booch said:

Typical Chris Jone's signing today, now did they not know this and do enough background checking...or are they aware and took him on anyway...if so that is just laughable

 

After Mason led police on a high-speed ATV chase,Mason's mother stated that Mason had the "mindset of a 10-year-old" due to head injuries sustained during his career. She noticed her son’s behavior was different after the 2015 season: “Clearly, we could see the change. Like, completely... As much as he’s accomplished, as hard as he’s worked, as much as he’s built his character, in record-breaking time it’s going downhill because of what’s going on." In November, Mason pleaded no contest to charges related to the ATV chase. Mason was arrested in January 2017 for the incident and charged with a third degree felony of fleeing and eluding without regard for others' safety or property.

To recap: In March 2016, Mason was pulled over for driving 75 mph in a 35 mph zone and Tased when he refused to exit his vehicle. In July 2016, he was caught doing wheelies and driving recklessly in an ATV before then fleeing the cops. His mother, , subsequently told authorities her son was “22 in a 10-year-old’s mindset” due to concussions, adding, “Tre is not himself at all.”

 

Cops were called to his home five times in four months, once for what Mom described as “irrational statements.” That police report indicated that when Mason saw the cops he threatened to call the White House and have them all fired before then saying police were responsible for teaching al-Qaida how to fly planes. In July of that year, Mason was admitted to a South Florida hospital for a mental health evaluation, according to a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office report. Then, in August, Mason was cited for blocking a lane of traffic with his Maserati.

He never showed up for Los Angeles Rams training camp

Sounds like he and Chris Jones have a lot in common.

[Zontar]

Mason's lucky he didn't hit a woman, praise Trump or say the wrong thing about anthem kneeling or 3rddownnation would be using far stronger adjectives than "troubled". Then they would be after the Riders hard.

Only so much a woke journalist can do with Masons laundry list.

[SpeedFlex27]

Just an aside, anyone see Drew Edwards Top 40 Players? I did & it is a joke. It isn't up on 3 Down Nation which I find interesting. Wait till you see who he has at #2, #20 & at #40. His credibility just flew out the window.

Edited May 30, 2018 by SpeedFlex27