Rookie refuses to carry veteran's pads

Cassatt · #11 29th July 2010, 08:44 PM

Dez is an idiot. The lack of a rookie salary cap means that a bunch of unproven rookies get paid more than established vets who have already proved they can play in the NFL. These rituals (carrying pads, being made to sing during mealtime, etc.) are ways to initiate rookies into the team culture and remind them that no matter the size of their signing bonus, they owe respect to those with more experience than them. At least until they actually make the final 53 man roster.

I hate any types of hazing that are truly psychologically or physically dangerous. However, by refusing the most basic, non-humiliating "hazing" ritual there is at training camp, he's guaranteeing at the very least that before the end of camp, he'll be duct taped to the goalpost by the vets. I hope it rains while he's out there. Prima donna idiot.

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Dez was right; he's a football player not a go-fer	10	27.03%
Dez was wrong; he must honor the traditions	10	27.03%
All new trainee employees start at the bottom!	9	24.32%
It's a stupid ritual based on ego trips and power plays	22	59.46%
It's a necessary step to forge team unity	7	18.92%
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