Reuben Foster

by **Burgundy&GoldForever** » Tue Nov 27, 2018 6:11 pm

Yep. Not sure what they're thinking here.

by **riggofan** » Tue Nov 27, 2018 6:13 pm

Reunite him with his Alabama friends and hope they can straighten him out?

by **riggofan** » Tue Nov 27, 2018 6:14 pm

Chris

ey totally called this a day ago btw. "I would not be surprised if the Redskins ended up trying to sign Reuben Foster. Jay has been in love with Reuben Foster since the draft."

by **Burgundy&GoldForever** » Tue Nov 27, 2018 6:24 pm

by **welch** » Wed Nov 28, 2018 12:30 am

by **HEROHAMO** » Wed Nov 28, 2018 4:55 am

If Reuben can get his act together then why not?

by **DEHog** » Wed Nov 28, 2018 8:23 am

This has disaster written all over it! This organization isn’t exactly the picture of stability. What does it say when they were the only team to claim him, even the Pats passed on him and they’ve given opportunity to a number of players with issues. It also says something about the NFL owners that they are willing to give a DV abuser a second…third…chance but Kaepernick can’t get a job…OR maybe it says more about us, we are more ok with a DV abuser than a protester??

by **riggofan** » Wed Nov 28, 2018 10:59 am

I understand with the DV accusations why people are upset about this. But strictly as a football move it looks like the Redskins are paying $275K for a guy who will not play in 2018. If he is able to clear things up and get reinstated, they'll have him under contract for 2019 on his rookie deal. That's plenty of time to figure out what is going on with him personally and decide if they want him on the football team or not.

Just saying I'm finding all of the hand wringing and sports writers' "Redskins condone domestic violence!" stuff a little overwrought. If Foster is convicted or more details come out about his situation, they can waive him anytime.

by **DEHog** » Wed Nov 28, 2018 11:16 am

by **riggofan** » Wed Nov 28, 2018 11:41 am

by **Burgundy&GoldForever** » Wed Nov 28, 2018 12:11 pm

by **DEHog** » Wed Nov 28, 2018 12:27 pm

by **riggofan** » Wed Nov 28, 2018 12:30 pm

by **riggofan** » Wed Nov 28, 2018 12:37 pm

by **Burgundy&GoldForever** » Wed Nov 28, 2018 12:52 pm

by **riggofan** » Wed Nov 28, 2018 1:56 pm

by **DEHog** » Wed Nov 28, 2018 2:37 pm

by **SkinsJock** » Wed Nov 28, 2018 2:51 pm

The Redskins don't care about how this looks - wanna bet they don't do anything to AP after he stated that he continues to beat his child

by **Burgundy&GoldForever** » Wed Nov 28, 2018 3:58 pm

by **riggofan** » Wed Nov 28, 2018 4:43 pm

by **aswas71788** » Thu Nov 29, 2018 1:49 pm

Let me say emphatically that I certainly don't condone what Foster is accused of but seems to me that the criticism towards the Redskins is the usual bash the Redskins mentality. There have been dozens of players (Peterson for one), both currently on teams or now retired that are/were charged of the same thing, domestic violence of some form. Many were cut and claimed by another team and many are still with the same team. There seems to be a double standard, one for the Redskins and one for other teams. If the Saints or the Patriots had claimed Foster, they would be applauded for giving the player another chance. If the NFL were to ban player for such charges, there would be dozens of lawsuits to protect the players rights, like the one for Kaepernick (sp?).

by **SkinsJock** » Thu Nov 29, 2018 5:30 pm

by **SkinsJock** » Thu Nov 29, 2018 5:49 pm

by **aswas71788** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 1:35 pm

Not wrong.

Adrian Peterson - Redskins, Jonathan Dwyer - Arizona, Tory McDaniel - Seattle, Greg Hardy - Dallas, Chris Cook - San Francisco, Brandon Marshall - Jets, Dez Bryant - formerly Dallas, Erik Walden - Indianapolis, Randy Starks - Cleveland, Foster Rucker - Arizona, Donte Whitner - Cleveland

Shall I continue? I am not condoning what he did and think the Redskins should not have taken him.

by **riggofan** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 3:09 pm

by **SkinsJock** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 4:55 pm

by **SkinsJock** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 4:57 pm

I don't really care about this as long as it helps get everyone fired at the end of the season
and
it would be a bonus if we end up with another Alabama player on the roster next season - can't have enough young talented players for the next few years as we continue to build our roster and get our franchise QB ready

by **riggofan** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 5:08 pm

by **aswas71788** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 9:42 pm

There was an article two days ago where Peterson said he still does it. I do agree with kids getting spanked for misbehaving as long as it does not cause injury. I think people who discipline their kids care about them and want to see them grow up to be responsible adults, reasonable discipline is part of that.

It doesn't matter if a player who was arrested for abuse waits one hour or several weeks to get picked up again. It is still the same outcome. This is the end of my comments on this.

by **DEHog** » Fri Nov 30, 2018 10:44 pm

Why haven't we claimed Hunt yet!!!

by **Burgundy&GoldForever** » Sat Dec 01, 2018 12:36 am

by **El Mexican** » Sat Dec 01, 2018 10:54 am

by **SkinsJock** » Sat Dec 01, 2018 12:03 pm

by **welch** » Sat Dec 01, 2018 2:22 pm

by **Burgundy&GoldForever** » Sat Dec 01, 2018 3:46 pm

BREAKING NEWS: Redskins Claim KHunt! 8-[

by **DEHog** » Sat Dec 01, 2018 4:37 pm

All kidding aside, can someone explain the difference to me without using the word video?

by **SkinsJock** » Sat Dec 01, 2018 6:32 pm

Just another monumental F/U by the FO - Once again the guys in charge here have shown that they don't know how to manage an NFL franchise

I understand the 'reasons' but I think the way they're going about it and the 'explanations' are clearly indicative of guys who are desperately trying to find ways to make up for the stupid decisions they have made and their inability to have a plan and follow it like other franchises do

there is no excuse for this behavior - be interesting to see what Snyder does about this and, if nothing, then hopefully the NFL does it

MNF pregame stuff will be fun to watch

by **riggofan** » Sat Dec 01, 2018 8:46 pm

Oh my god. Get a f-ing grip.

by **SkinsJock** » Sun Dec 02, 2018 3:07 pm

It's what I do :lol:

don't worry, this will all be resolved soon ...

and

we'll still be here wishing, what if ....

by **SkinsJock** » Sun Dec 02, 2018 3:17 pm

by **riggofan** » Mon Dec 03, 2018 10:50 am

I could care less what everyone else in the league thought. Nobody wanted to draft Guice either.

They claimed the contract rights for a guy who may or may not be available to play, and they've publicly stated that Foster won't see the field until and unless his legal situation is resolved.

I don't understand why people can't wait for the legal process to determine what this guy's status is before they get their panties all twisted up.

by **DEHog** » Mon Dec 03, 2018 11:05 am

by **Burgundy&GoldForever** » Mon Dec 03, 2018 11:52 am

by **DEHog** » Mon Dec 03, 2018 11:56 am

by **Burgundy&GoldForever** » Mon Dec 03, 2018 12:56 pm

by **riggofan** » Mon Dec 03, 2018 1:07 pm

by **riggofan** » Mon Dec 03, 2018 1:13 pm

by **Burgundy&GoldForever** » Mon Dec 03, 2018 2:15 pm

by **cowboykillerzRGiii** » Mon Dec 03, 2018 2:32 pm

A DV charge... Doesnt necessarily mean he is a "woman beater" .
If there is a argument and the cops are called- calling her a B or breaking a lamp gets you put in cuffs. Hell if tou had a drink and she says you're being a jerk- you get a DV.

A woman can claw your face, drawing blood, and if you simply pin her down/ subdue the crazyness- THE MAN goes to jail.

With that said, lets see how the court rules as more facts surface before we condemn him.

AP spanks his kid? Ya.... Sometimes kids need a fn spanking.

$.02

by **DEHog** » Mon Dec 03, 2018 2:54 pm

by **DEHog** » Mon Dec 03, 2018 2:58 pm

by **riggofan** » Mon Dec 03, 2018 3:19 pm

by **DEHog** » Mon Dec 03, 2018 4:07 pm

You know police are not going to make an arrest in that case.
Foster was arrested because the officer observed a altercation and there was physical evidence of abuse.

by **riggofan** » Mon Dec 03, 2018 4:23 pm

by **cowboykillerzRGiii** » Mon Dec 03, 2018 5:52 pm

by **SkinsJock** » Mon Dec 03, 2018 6:20 pm

If the Redskins FO doesn't mind having guys with domestic violence issues on the team, why don't they go after Kareem Hunt as well? - you can't have enough good players, right? My personal preference is to not have guys on the roster that have domestic violence issues

by **cowboykillerzRGiii** » Tue Dec 04, 2018 3:00 am

by **DEHog** » Tue Dec 04, 2018 8:26 am

I love how you guys split hairs and compare players "indiscretions" ...All I'm saying is why not take a wait and see approach like every other NFL did, instead of giving ESPN a story to talk about all night on MNF!! Last night was in a word embarrassing! The Skins, Williams, and Allen defend it by saying it's someone who may help our team, but refuse to even call Kap....Are you telling me he couldn't help this team? Do those who support the Foster move support bringing in Kap?

by **Burgundy&GoldForever** » Tue Dec 04, 2018 10:52 am

by **DEHog** » Tue Dec 04, 2018 11:15 am

by **Burgundy&GoldForever** » Tue Dec 04, 2018 1:04 pm

by **cowboykillerzRGiii** » Tue Dec 04, 2018 1:06 pm

I think Allen nixed it over Snyder... Snyder would bring in anyone to "just win baby"

by **Redskin in Canada** » Tue Dec 04, 2018 4:03 pm

I am surprised that there is even a debate in this and other fora about the decision to bring Reuben Foster under the present circumstances at this time.

Team has struggled for decades with the documented legacy of prejudice and racial discrimination by Preston Marshall. Team has struggled to justify its name as a non-racist insult to native Americans. And now, we hire an alleged woman beater before due process has cleared his name??? After the MeToo movement?

What are we as fans? Who are we as human beings? If not for the humanity, if only for garbage business and the owners pocket, what kind of people have the terrible judgment to do this and add domestic violence as a misdemeanor allegation?

How long prime time on national TV was the issue repeatedly mentioned yesterday evening in Monday Night Football? Is there a single voice to argue with legitimate arguments against any and all of that criticism? I am delighted to have heard heartfelt apology of Doug Williams but I am also glad Bruce Allen assumed responsibility for this stupidity, yet another one in the long list of unprofessional, foolish and blunders in his sports career. He said in an interview that the Team had done its diligent "investigation" and that the accusation was "unfounded". Well now, if that is not the case, it should be good and final reason to fire him. But I would not be surprised if money and threats are used to suppress testimony. She already recanted once. The best possible outcome would be for Foster to assume any responsibility he had and seek counselling.

I have always accused Bruce Allen to follow Machiavelli to reach power: "the ends justify the means". Well, hell no. What he did was a well documented dirty gamble: a solid player plagued by terrible conduct at a bargain basement price for a potential benefit to compensate for a guaranteed salary the team cannot afford to pay to an old QB which may or may not be able to earn on the field next two seasons. All this under the "assumption" that the public relations price will be palatable and will fade away quickly.

Nobody who has witnessed or has had a friend or relative who has become the victim of domestic violence or sexual abuse can tolerate this situation. How soon can anybody forget that this very player was RELEASED and placed on WAIVERS precisely for the allegation made against him? So, are the 49ers stupid for letting go a 1st draft pick and the core of their defense? No, they are not. Quite the opposite, they are "simply" an honest and ethical team with zero tolerance against domestic violence and sexual abuse. They know that their values project onto society as a good example of what is acceptable and unacceptable. Winning clean is the only way. Hell, it seems the Joe Gibbs way had been forgotten around here!

The current owner has been the laughingstock and ridicule of the sports world for two decades. The well deserved fallout for this signing has been deservedly devastating in the printed, TV and digital media. Fans have lost all faith and interest in his ability to learn and improve. He cannot simply even select a good GM to work under him and delegate all football decisions. The stadium is half empty and dropping further in attendance in the next few weeks.

It pains me to watch this team at a distance. Gladly, I do nor take it as personally as I once did, and all those close to me, family and friends, do not have to witness and suffer my frustration and disappointment.

by **riggofan** » Thu Jan 03, 2019 11:20 am

by **SkinsJock** » Thu Jan 03, 2019 1:24 pm

other than to blindly loyal fans - this was not a good decision at the time - even though I love my Redskins, I still do not agree with it ...

by **riggofan** » Thu Jan 03, 2019 2:15 pm

by **El Mexican** » Thu Jan 03, 2019 3:29 pm

Too early to cheer. NFL has to officially reinstate Foster.

Not sure if the NFLPA has a say in this also?

by **riggofan** » Thu Jan 03, 2019 4:18 pm

by **SkinsJock** » Thu Jan 03, 2019 5:48 pm

you know very well that there was something going on and the background with these 2 - the charges were dropped because the woman was not reliable AND I don't think Foster is 'staying away from this woman' - that's partially why the charges were dropped - I wish he and his girlfriend the best, maybe they can make amends like Ray Rice did with his girlfriend

I'm not saying that you endorse anything by supporting this decision - I agree it was a low risk move but it was also a low class move
IF it wasn't a bad move, why did the idiot apologize for what he said when he tried to explain the reasons for doing it

FWIW - I don't want players like this on the Redskins roster - I'm as entitled to wanting that just like your entitled to your opinion on the sort of players we should add to the roster

by **riggofan** » Thu Jan 03, 2019 6:27 pm

by **DEHog** » Fri Jan 04, 2019 8:28 am

by **riggofan** » Fri Jan 04, 2019 9:37 am

by **DEHog** » Fri Jan 04, 2019 9:43 am

by **riggofan** » Fri Jan 04, 2019 10:09 am

by **DEHog** » Fri Jan 04, 2019 10:56 am

by **riggofan** » Fri Jan 04, 2019 11:51 am

Chalk it up to another senseless piece in a season that didn't make a lot of sense.

by **cowboykillerzRGiii** » Mon Jan 07, 2019 12:07 am

It was Jonathan Allen who spoke up if i recall?
Dj brought a chip- and some flags and whiffed takles. Hope we can retain Haha with some of the cash saved on DJ and now Foster..

Lol i legit thought were talking about Djax for half those posts

by **riggofan** » Fri Apr 12, 2019 4:27 pm

by **Burgundy&GoldForever** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 8:45 am

by **riggofan** » Tue Apr 16, 2019 12:21 pm

by **Burgundy&GoldForever** » Tue Apr 16, 2019 2:51 pm

by **riggofan** » Wed Apr 17, 2019 11:29 am

by **Burgundy&GoldForever** » Wed Apr 17, 2019 12:35 pm

by **riggofan** » Wed Apr 17, 2019 5:41 pm

by **cowboykillerzRGiii** » Thu Apr 18, 2019 1:40 am

Echo the good idea to see what happens... And now we really have to give the FO credit after the news.

A young ('Bama boy) first rounder will really make what ever qb move they make this draft sting a lot less... Also, our 'Bama Skins should REALLY be enticing to Saban next year

by **riggofan** » Thu Apr 18, 2019 10:14 am

by **cowboykillerzRGiii** » Sat Apr 20, 2019 6:50 pm

When the O wasn't completely inept I thoight the D looked pretty damn good last year... Aside from being tiring for the D, its quite demoralizing to see the other side of the ball poop on anything good you've done all game.

by **riggofan** » Mon Apr 22, 2019 10:16 am

by **Burgundy&GoldForever** » Mon Apr 22, 2019 10:42 am