Heimdallr Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 (edited) 1 hour ago, vike daddy said: correct, but it's not an emotional effect we're looking for here, but an intellectual one. in that, his mind (not his heart) can decide between right and wrong. that isn't how addicts work. edit: (aren't?? not sure on the proper plural conjugation here...) Edited July 17 by Heimdallr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikeManDan Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 3 hours ago, vikesfan89 said: Is it likely that he'll be suspended by the team or is any suspension more likely to come from the league? I’m not sure what other DUI punishments from the NFL have been. The team suspended OC Wes Philips for 3 weeks in the offseason. Perhaps they do something similar and suspend Addison for 3 games? The young man clearly needs to be taught/learn a lesson. One shouldn’t need to look past the recent events of Khyree Jackson to get the point across. However, since that didn’t appear to sink in Addison’s mind perhaps he should go visit Henry Ruggs… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CriminalMind Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 9 minutes ago, VikeManDan said: I’m not sure what other DUI punishments from the NFL have been. The team suspended OC Wes Philips for 3 weeks in the offseason. Perhaps they do something similar and suspend Addison for 3 games? The young man clearly needs to be taught/learn a lesson. One shouldn’t need to look past the recent events of Khyree Jackson to get the point across. However, since that didn’t appear to sink in Addison’s mind perhaps he should go visit Henry Ruggs… If Wes got 3 weeks in the off season, suspend Addison 3 weeks in training camp. Sadly. I don’t think Minny will suspend him on their own prior to anything 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWG VIKE Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 The only way you fall asleep in a live lane or at a stop light is substance abuse. If you fall asleep behind the wheel due to exhaustion it usually ends up in a car accident or running off the road. Yes innocent until proven guilty sure but there is no way anyone truly believes it is anything but being under the influence. This absolutely needs to end with a suspension at minimum. Addison needs a wake up call, he is one or two away from ruining his career and going down the Blackmon/Gordon pathway. I just don't get it, I uber after 2 beers because my career depends on my license. These kids have a free driver service at their disposal and still choose to drive drunk. The Henry Ruggs story should be enough to eliminate drunk driving by these athletes. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 I think the Vikes will do something serious to make their point, not sweep it under the rug. having counseling with Cris Carter could be part of it too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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viking Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 He would be cut if he wasn't so good. This act is like spitting on Khyree's grave. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worm Guts Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 20 hours ago, vike daddy said: correct, but it's not an emotional effect we're looking for here, but an intellectual one. in that, his mind (not his heart) can decide between right and wrong. One often leads to the other though. If you have the proclivity to drink and drive, many times it's a personal, negative experience that jars you out of that habit. I'm sure you can get there solely from an intellectual inspiration, but I think that takes longer. Negative consequences feel more distant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikesfan89 Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 On 7/16/2024 at 7:16 PM, Heimdallr said: that isn't how addicts work. edit: (aren't?? not sure on the proper plural conjugation here...) Is there any evidence that he's an addict? Maybe a suspension would be enough to wake him up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 3 hours ago, vikesfan89 said: Maybe a suspension would be enough to wake him up give him more free time to make bad decisions and get in more trouble? may be not the best remedy (i really have no idea.) but since his two transgressions have both involved driving (and both in expensive high end vehicles) i wonder if the Vikings asking him to voluntarily give up his drivers license for a year might actually be more effective. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikesfan89 Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 7 hours ago, vike daddy said: give him more free time to make bad decisions and get in more trouble? may be not the best remedy (i really have no idea.) but since his two transgressions have both involved driving (and both in expensive high end vehicles) i wonder if the Vikings asking him to voluntarily give up his drivers license for a year might actually be more effective. I was more thinking of the hit to his wallet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jofos Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 23 hours ago, viking said: He would be cut if he wasn't so good. This act is like spitting on Khyree's grave. No he wouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 1 hour ago, jofos said: No he wouldn't. DUI a week after a teammate was KILLED by a drunk driver? A season after being caught driving 140mph? If you aren't a key player on the team you'd be cut 100%. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede700 Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 4 minutes ago, viking said: DUI a week after a teammate was KILLED by a drunk driver? A season after being caught driving 140mph? If you aren't a key player on the team you'd be cut 100%. Jayron Kearse got a DUI, wasn't cut. Jabari Price got a DUI, wasn't cut A player by the name of Antwione Williams got a DUI, wasn't cut until final cuts I think it all depends upon the circumstances...it also depends upon your definition of "key" player...if you're a warm body, like OL Isame Faciane (who was cut after his DUI), sure. But, even if you're not a key player, but have some experience, you likely won't get cut for simply a DUI. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vike daddy Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Wes Phillips wasn't "cut" from the team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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