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QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ May 26, 2015 -> 01:28 PM) How many times does it have to be said that it is because of Fangio? And come on now, the Cowboys would have sniffed around. No doubt Exactly. In Fangios time with the 9ers McDonald played the 3rd most snaps. Even if the Bears aren't in win now mode it would have been nice to have a guy who knows the system so well to help everyone else out.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 26, 2015 -> 01:04 PM) Do you think they did their due diligence in checking up on the guy's past actions and talking to his co-workers, coaches, etc.? Because the rapid downfall within about 2 months suggests to me that they did an unacceptable job of it. Considering we have a few of his former coaches on this staff, and his d coordinator the last 4 years was the one calling for it I'd have to say yes, they at least talked to a few of his coaches.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 26, 2015 -> 01:03 PM) Think about it. If and when the Bears are good enough, and one of these jokers who could help them wants and needs a second chance, there is no way. I wrote that before I read the Biggs article and I agree totally with him. This signing was stupid. It was a big PR risk, there is one writer that is calling for the Bears to be fined and give up draft picks for signing him, but Biggs said the team isn't ready to win, McDonald while a good player, isn't Pro Bowl quality, and he is getting a little long in the tooth. Doesn't seem like the time or the guy to take your shot with. Fined and give up draft picks LMAO. This is a guy who was still employed after his first arrest, and his 2nd arrest sounds like a ridiculous cash grab on the females part (If you think you were raped, why on earth would you spend the whole day after with the guy?). I'm not saying this guy is a saint or trying to defend him, I'm defending the move itself. I just don't know what you can do to predict something like this would happen...but just in case the Bears covered their ass by giving him an unguaranteed contract.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 26, 2015 -> 12:52 PM) It's kinda someone's job to make sure you can predict those things. I asked you this previously...How?

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ May 26, 2015 -> 12:45 PM) The Bears look incredibly dumb with this signing, but I doubt it has any long term ramifications. George McCaskey really looks like an idiot. With all that "I talked to his parents and they said he was a nice boy" crap. And they would have looked brilliant if he would have stayed out of trouble and played like he's capabale of playing. You can't predict these things.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 26, 2015 -> 12:27 PM) Brad Biggs termed it an unnecessary risk. Meh, you're right. It's just the beat reporters job to sugar coat things. At initial signing, would it be good business to rip the signing?

QUOTE (bmags @ May 26, 2015 -> 12:13 PM) The most annoying thing about this to me is how beat reporters, not really having access to much beyond the accusations, build tons of stories about his redemption. How soon after he was signed did we get 15-20 "McDonald says he's a good guy and people don't know the whole story" articles? How many stories with Fangio praising him? I hate these stories. If you wonder why people are harder on teams signing these guys, it's because right after signing the disgusting sports PR machine goes into overdrive where we are forced to believe that their football play makes them better people, and their teammates love them so they can't be bad. And sports as redemption. The kind of treatment that the victims do not enjoy. Now the same beat writers are talking about how terrible Mcdonald is. I haven't really seen any of the beat reports talk about how terrible he is. Its all "Bears gambled and lost" which is what happened. They gave him a non gaurenteef contract and told him to stay out ta trouble or he's gone. He didn't, and he is.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 25, 2015 -> 07:19 PM) If the Bears were a player or so from being a Super Bowl contender, I might agree, but this embarassment will have ramifications for years to come. I think guys with sketchy backgrounds are goimg to have a hard time getting approved by George. Plus domestic violence, and sexual assault ia a little more serious than other things you give guys second chances. FWIW, IMO that *Sexual assault" case sounded ridiculous to me. I haven't done my "due dilegence" on the other case. I really don't see this as an embarrassment, but I guess that's me. He got a non guaranteed contract.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 25, 2015 -> 07:04 PM) I don't mind the concept of giving the guy another chance, but in the process you're supposed to do your homework. Given how rapidly this came apart you can't tell me that the team did their due diligence and have me believe it. I know the previously us comment was tongue in cheek...But really, what due diligence? If you're cool with 2nd chances, how can you predict that 2nd chance doesn't end up the way this 2nd chance did. I felt comfortable with the signing only because Fangio has been around him the last 4 years.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 25, 2015 -> 03:40 PM) Genuinely wonder if this is one of those mistakes where someone vouched for him and that person should be fired. QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ May 25, 2015 -> 03:44 PM) Yeah the defensive coordination Vic Fangio vouched for him. When the Bears originally said no, Fangio called other teams and recommended McDonald. I'm gonna assume he was a good teammate and solid in the locker room (Reason they traded B was mainly due to locker room issues). If he learned from his mistakes it would have been a good signing, he didn't. Bears didn't give him gaurenteed money for that reason. It was a chance worth taking IMO.

Ugh, I was buying the innocent story of the "rape" case, so I was glad to see him on the team. Now I'd be shocked if he wasn't released, which sucks because I think he's a really good football player.

QUOTE (kitekrazy @ May 23, 2015 -> 11:30 AM) Baseball and the White Sox are two different things. I use to love those Joliet Jackhammer games. Where the Diamondbacks play is a great experience. Now that there is Summer baseball with future Sox players I will be going to them. I live a few miles from Camelback Ranch. It's fun to brag about that. I don't even watch the NFL anymore unless it's the Colts. Over hype and lack of journalists killed it for me. I believe this team will never go forward until the organization is gutted out. The 25 men on the field is not the biggest problem. On the plus side the Sox signed one of the most desired GMs named Rick Hahn. We have no clue how much power he has. Probably not much because Buddy Bell needs to go and many of the minor league instructors. Know where Rick Hahn came from?? This organization that "needs to be gutted out". Not sure what Buddy Bell has to do with Rick Hahn. I do think Bell is the one guy who has to go

This too makes me sad. Apparently I'm a sad drunk.

Wasn't able to see the game, just wanted to point out how sad this winner thread makes me.

QUOTE (DBAHO @ May 20, 2015 -> 11:33 PM) You'd probably have to trade say Mirotic to Sacramento for the 6th pick, and then do a swap of 4/6 somehow. Don't think the Knicks would be interested in anyone other than Butler really. If the Knicks do stay at 4, and Mudiay is on the board still, do the Knicks pick him. He doesn't exactly fit the mould of a Triangle Offense kind of PG, although he is big enough. Ya, no thanks on that first part. Mundiay looks like a baller but I'm not trading Niko for a guy who might not pair well with Rose while also killing the potential spacing that Niko could bring to the team.. Question for those who watch more college ball than I do (Though I'm not sure people watch Georgia St.)...Is R.J. Hunter legit or is he the next Doug McDermott? Looking at mocks and videos I think he's the guy I'm hoping to drop to the Bulls.

Thanks for the info balta. Didn't want to get myself into any trouble, nor did I want to get my boss into any trouble(I also work for him once a month for his wrestling promotion). The company looks legit, website, job listings on indeed/monster, businesses all throughout the country, so I figured there shouldn't be a problem but just wanted to make sure.

Question. I just started a little side job picking up bank bags. It's about 1 hour a day. Boss man told me I get about 100 bucks a week. When I asked if that's after taxes, he said there is no taxes....Is that even legal? I'm labeled as a sub contractor. Wouldn't I just have to pay taxes come tax time? Any tax specialists out there care to tax a guess on what I'd owe if I make 3k from this the rest of the year? For what its worth I did have a background check and drug test to get hired.

QUOTE (Brian @ May 21, 2015 -> 03:57 AM) Anyone check on scs after Joe showed up? Hope he did t hit his head passing out. Just got out of the hospital. Hit my head on a CM Punk figurine that was on the ground. Got me right on the temple. Lol. Really though, I used to be a huge Joe fan, but haven't followed him in TNA at all. I'm hoping this isn't a few years too late. He looks in pretty good shape by Joe standards so I'm sure he can still go which excites me. Joe/Owens should be a whole lotta fun. If I'm Trips, or whoever is booking NXT, I'm making a triple threat angle with Joe, Owens, and Balor. Great show overall. That divas title match was fantastic. Side note, I officially hope Global Force fails. The company I work for had Steiner booked, but GF1 signed Steiner last week and is taping a show in Vegas the day before our show. My boss gave him a non refundable ticket out of Atlanta....Now as a replacement we're booking the nasty boys....yawn

I know nothing about Hoiberg as a coach, but after reading this article I'm rather excited about the potential hire. https://www.todaysfastbreak.com/nba-east/ce...egy-head-coach/

Tigers lead the league in games where they score 2 runs or less...and yet are still top 10 in runs scored.

I lovveeee winning. Don't stop now boys! #ThisIsReal

QUOTE (Soxfest @ May 18, 2015 -> 08:52 PM) Just makes no sense to me. A bit of a double edged sword. With the way Klubot is pitching I still think you should jump on him early if you wanna give yourself a shot.

QUOTE (Greg Hibbard @ May 18, 2015 -> 03:07 PM) Not even Rongey gave Ventura credit for the turnaround. He said "the start wasn't Robin's fault" and "the turnaround wasn't Robin doing anything" during yesterday's postgame. So in that case, what is Ventura doing, from Rongey's perspective? Sounds like he subscribes to the same Hawk Harrelson newsletter I do. "Anyone in the stands or watching at home could be a major league manager"

QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ May 18, 2015 -> 12:13 PM) The mistake with Duke on Saturday night could have easily cost them the game. It was another amateur moment (like not challenging in the Detroit) that could have had a big negative impact. RV got lucky. The team playing better is what they should do. I will give RV credit if the team wins 88 games and makes the playoffs but right now I just see another guy on the bench, one that continues to make simple mistakes that cost the team. Sigh people still see Saturday as a mistake? It would have been his 5th game in 7 days, and he was needed on the 16th as well. If Robin pitched him 6 of 8 days and Rovo got hurt or starter to get beat up a bit, Robin would get roasted for using him too much.

Can't find the tweet but it was something like Sox scored 63 runs their first 20 games, and have scored 57 their last 11.