Around the Pound (3/4): Eric Wright's Death Threats, CBA Deadline Extended
by Chris Pokorny on Mar 4, 2011 9:23 PM EST
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PrintIn today's edition of Around the Pound, we zone in on just two stories (along with some off-beat notes): a good interview by the Plain Dealer with cornerback Eric Wright, and a brief update on the deadline extension to reach a new CBA agreement. We also provide a screen cap of a recently banned member's final post.
Eric Wright Discusses Death Threats and Poor Play in 2010
In an interview with the Cleveland Plain Dealer, cornerback Eric Wright, who received a second-round tender the other day, discussed his "down" year this past season. One disturbing note, which I'm sure occurs much more often than reported given the type of crap you see daily on cleveland.com, Wright received death threats after struggling this past season. He said he did not report it to the team or the police because he attributed to fans just being passionate.
Speaking of his struggles after the Ravens game...
"It's hard to dig yourself out of that type of hole, when you have the worst game of your career,'' said Wright. "Then, the team's losing and we had a young corner in Joe Haden who looked great playing. There was a lot of negative attention around my struggles and it was hard to overcome.''
Wright has the confidence he can return to his 2009 form and become a top corner. That would be outstanding if that happens, because we all know what Wright was once capable of. He said he also talked to team president Mike Holmgren on Thursday:
"He said he knows that player wasn't me,'' said Wright. "He said he knows the player and I am and that he wishes I would've come to his office last year so he could've helped me. I have the utmost respect for coach Holmgren and the organization.''
Deadline for New CBA Extended Until Next Friday
I think it is impossible to say whether this is a sign that progress is being made toward a new agreement within the next week or not. It just could be more wishful thinking than anything else. Nonetheless, here is something to keep in mind:
Under terms of the seven-day extension, no player transactions will be allowed while it is in effect, and players’ health insurance coverage will remain in place.
Off-Beat Notes
- I thought America picked the correct top 10. And then, I thought the judges did a terrible job picking the two wildcards. Something immediately popped into my mind with some of the contestants they chose, but I should probably keep that to myself.
- Some of you asked to see GhostRider94's final post for comedic purposes. Here is a screen capture of it for your viewing pleasure.
- I just remembered a couple days late, but Dawgs By Nature turned five years old on March 2, 2011. Here is the very first post I made on the site (a welcome message). Looking through the posts that year, I always cringe at the quality of my writing.
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Awesome meltdown. Is there any such thing as a Ratty asshole? Because I would have voted for Ratty.
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by golanbatrac on Mar 4, 2011 9:51 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Awesome of you to put that up, even thought I was one of the few who actually got to see it…and then might have posted an also inappropriate comment. Dude was an ass from the get-go.
I agree with SIP that the dude had some screws loose, it often seemed like he would argue with people for the sake of arguing. Also you didn’t put up the link to the original welcome message. Sorry if it seems I’m always pointing out flaws.
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by North Coast Flea on Mar 4, 2011 10:00 PM EST reply actions
Opps, I added it now.
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by Chris Pokorny on Mar 4, 2011 10:45 PM EST up reply actions
On Eric Wright, I see it pretty simple. People who do that kind of thing, aren’t fans. They are psychos.
I really hope EWright comes back next season and shows what we saw before last season. The guy can play in this league and play well.
Chris, congrats on the 5 year anniversary. Best Browns website on the interwebs.
by Bernie19Kosar on Mar 4, 2011 10:56 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I agree on Wright. Fans have short memories. In 2009 we were convinced he was a top corner, and it wasn’t wishful thinking, he played like it.
"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway
by notthatnoise on Mar 5, 2011 10:21 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
i foresee several years of a very effective haden/wright combo at cb in cleveland.
by DontCallMeJoey on Mar 7, 2011 4:51 PM EST up reply actions
i know you’re going for effect, but he’s really only sucked for like 3 games of his career so far if we’re being honest w/ ourselves. unfortunately, they were all last year.
by DontCallMeJoey on Mar 7, 2011 6:15 PM EST up reply actions
Good luck with that.
No matter what he does, for some Wright’s career is over. I’m not saying that it’s not, but the guy obviously had a year that wasn’t up to expectations and few seem to want to give him a chance to rebound, which i think is the opposite approach a team seeking talent and depth should be taking.
I guess we can assume the “no title rule” in comments didn’t start from Day 1, eh?
by Uriah33 on Mar 4, 2011 11:13 PM EST via mobile reply actions
What precisely is a standard NE Ohio asshole? Also what is the difference between a regular one and a “totally fudging retarded” one?
"Quote goes here."
I also wonder if he realizes how many people post here that aren’t from or live anywhere near Cleveland.
"Quote goes here."
by Adrock2099 on Mar 4, 2011 11:36 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
here here
In theory there is no difference between theory and practice.
In practice there is. -- Yogi Berra
by JustPlainBrowns on Mar 5, 2011 9:49 AM EST up reply actions
waddya think?
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by LondonBrown on Mar 5, 2011 10:19 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
About the same for me – 550 or so.
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by burntorangeandbrown on Mar 5, 2011 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
Also it should be mentioned that NFL teams can now contact players.
In other words, Colt go get your playbook that you don’t already have (wink).
Congrats on the five years! I can’t believe I missed it for about 3 of those, the last 2 have been awesome, epic rants and all.
I’ve got to admit, amidst all the asinine, nearly incomprehensible vitriol spewed in that post… “SpecialNeeds” was a pretty clever, and rather amusing insult. Shame he couldn’t come up with something worth laughing at for the rest of us.
OT: As many know, The King’s Speech won Best Picture, and if you read the last movie thread, you know I don’t usually agree with the Academy voters. I watched TKS a few nights ago, and well, it was par for the course. It was an OK film at best. I enjoyed most of it, glad I saw it, but it’s not at all something I have any interest in watching ever again. The acting was great, not that it was particularly demanding outside of Firth’s role. Helen Bonham Carter was nominated because she was in it… from an acting standpoint, she does a more “impressive” job in the HP films. The plot definitely seemed rather trivial to the bigger picture as a whole, with Hitler’s rise to power and the world being on the verge of war. I found a bit of a stretch that, with everything at stake, England’s heart and soul were truly resting on this guy’s speaking skills.
"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert
Disagree in a big way on The King’s Speech. I saw all 10 nominated pictures and it was the best, in my opinion, by a mile. I thought the character of Lionel Logue was exceptionally interesting and that it was one of the better made movies in a little while. I agree on Helena Bonham Carter and I’m not quite sure why she got a nomination. Firth and Rush gave dynamite performances though. I don’t know that I’d agree with them saying England’s heart and soul were resting on his speaking skills, but I would say it was exceptionally important. I’d compare it to the stories of the Nixon/Kennedy debates when television was the new way. Radio wasn’t new, but the speaking ability of leaders was very important. That said, I’d agree that the movie diminished the PM, especially in comparison to the Royal Family, for dramatic purposes. But I loved the movie.
This is a reasonable perspective. I comes down to personal taste, and I think ours is pretty different.
Of the 10 nominees, I’ve seen 8 of them, all but The Kids Are All Right and Winter’s Bone. I actually enjoyed all of the ones I saw more than The King’s Speech. It’s not that I didn’t like TKS, it’s just that the other 7 are really quite good, better for my tastes when compared. The best from 2010 would have to be Inception, but it was an excellent year for movies, and there are a handful of movies that were awesome, some about just as good.
"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert
I saw all 8 to. However, I am more of the opinion of Fundamentals.
Honestly, the only movie where I craved to see again was Inception. However, I did not think it was the best movie. Action movies tend to have higher watchability for me a 2nd time, but I don’t think those are significantly better movies. I would rather watch Inglorious Basterds again over Precious, but I thought Precious was a much better movie. That factor is a factor in my mind, but when I think about BP, I think about the overall craft.
Generally I am okay with the Academy because I feel they generally pick the best crafted movie and overall the “greatest picture” (though they do have their years where I think they don’t get it right in this sense, like Slumdog over milk).
I understand this is an issue of taste. Even so, I definitely see your point because TKS was not even a clear winner imo based on overall craft. With a gun to my head, I would probably pick it over TSN and Inception but the difference is very small. I don’t think this was a year where there was a movie in my mind that was clearly the one with superior craft (like there was the previous years) but there were 3 that were very even.
I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.
Intensive Purposes? I could care less...
your whole argument is a fallacy!
I feel they generally pick the best crafted movie and overall the "greatest picture"
I don’t agree with this at all.
You should clarify what you mean by “craft.”
Still, I don’t think TKS was even in the ballpark of The Social Netowrk, Inception, True Grit, 127 Hours or The Fighter. I even liked The Town, Kick-Ass, Scott Pilgrim vs. TW, and Black Swan more. TKS doesn’t crack my Top 10, but it was OK.
"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert
craft is overall things like cinematography, direction, writing, acting, ability to set the scene for the story being told (music, costumes), message, and overall technical precision. That is what I would say craft is. Scott Pilgrim, The Town, and Kick-Ass were not even in the same ballpark when it comes to craft.
I wouldn’t disagree if you said all these movies were more entertaining (though i haven’t seen pilgrim or Black Swan yet). I do think that TKS was easily in the top 3-4 movies when it comes to how it was crafted.
I understand your opinion and where you are coming from. I don’t completely disagree either and I admit this is going to be somewhat of a controversial pick with TKS.
Another factor I forgot about that I think should be weighed in with best picture is Overall ability to last through the generations (timelessness). I think TSN will end up being the most timeless movie from this year. Oscar winners become part of history. the problem is when certain oscar winners become obscure history trivia. A good example is Driving miss Daisy. Now thats a good movie, but there were several films that year (born on the 4th, Dead Poets Society) that still resonate. I hate to say it, but TKS will probably be less timeless than the Inception and TSN. While I think it may be marginally the best crafted movie, my vote if I had one would have gone to the social network.
I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.
Intensive Purposes? I could care less...
your whole argument is a fallacy!
I think the Social Network lost it when Zuckerburg became a household name. In trying to take him down, Sorkin and Fincher made him a star. Complete loss of control over the subject matter. (not the first time this has happened for Fincher. He’s too slick for quality material. See also: Fight Club.)
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craft is overall things like cinematography, direction, writing, acting, ability to set the scene for the story being told (music, costumes), message, and overall technical precision.
Scott Pilgrim does all of these things better than TKS. The Town also, to an extent, Kick-Ass does most of these things better than TKS. The other movies you conveniently didn’t seem to mention, but not surprisingly, they also do those things better.
Still, “best picture” is best picture to me, and that was Inception, with a very close second being The Social Network. Toy Story 3 shouldn’t go underrated either, it’s literally right up there with those films. 127 Hours, True Grit, The Town, The Fighter are just 1 tier under.
"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert
like you pointed out, it is opinion. I think that the overall craft on TKS is one of the top 3 of all the movies. Like I said, looking back, The Social Network (and even Inception) will be more timeless movies than the King’s Speech.
I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.
Intensive Purposes? I could care less...
your whole argument is a fallacy!
I read an article whose author felt that the Academy played it “safe” with choosing The King’s Speech. I haven’t seen it, so I can’t comment, but the author thought that The Social Network should have won.
I can agree with that. choosing TKS is a bit of the “safe” pick. I honestly do not have a strong opinion though any way who should have won it.
I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.
Intensive Purposes? I could care less...
your whole argument is a fallacy!
Oh, SpecialNeeds. Clever. I was clearly the special one. At least I can use the proper version of your and you’re when I write.
If you haven't watched Inception, do it now. Right now.
GO*@*$IT THAT MAD ME MAD. I STILL CAN’T GET OUT OF CAPSLOCK.
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by rufio on Mar 5, 2011 11:38 AM EST up reply actions 6 recs
All he ever needed to do was compare favorably to Ryan Clark, instead he plays cover corner like there is a restraining order in place to keep him from excessive contact. I mean, yeah, we know what happened to Pool with the concussions and all, but so far T.J. Ward is getting away with some physical play.
Have our editor and mods determined how the seven-day extention will affect postings here on DBN?
1. Does my DBN health coverage remain “as is”?
2. May we continue to ignore the obvious, disregard facts, argue both sides of an argument and (when necessary) resort to hyperbole as a last resort?
3. Should DBN members lock ourselves out next Friday if no new agreement or extention is reached?
I share the skepticism
In theory there is no difference between theory and practice.
In practice there is. -- Yogi Berra
by JustPlainBrowns on Mar 5, 2011 10:01 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
For some of us, hyperbole is the first resort.
Dawgs by Nature -- where Mike Holmgren, apparently, 'did some good things'.
That’s the most outrageous thing I’ve ever heard in my entire life.
by Dawg Nuts on Mar 5, 2011 1:49 PM EST up reply actions 9 recs
Man, I’ve missed a lot lately. Who the hell is GhostRider and wtf is wrong with him?
I went to Chris’ first blog and rec’d his comment for using the subject line. :D
It’s not a lie if you believe it.
If I’m not mistaken, back then, the subject line was either required in order to post, or by default a “Re: Welcome to DBN” type of message would already be in there.
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by Chris Pokorny on Mar 5, 2011 11:33 AM EST up reply actions
haha too funny
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by Brownie's Year on Mar 5, 2011 12:00 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah it was when SBN changed formats, they did away with the automatic subject line.
by Bernie19Kosar on Mar 5, 2011 2:40 PM EST up reply actions
When I saw Eric play this year my first impression was that he was having personal struggles, and I really feel bad that he had to put up with those kind of idiots as well. 2 of the biggest mysteries of the year for me were why did Eric play so poorly and why did Rex and Eric keep him starting so long. I would not be disappointed if resigned him – but if someone would take a chance and give us a 2nd? WOW.
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I say we keep him. We’re thin at CB. It’s not like he sucks or anything. Just had a bad year.
It’s not a lie if you believe it.
by Brownie's Year on Mar 5, 2011 11:27 AM EST up reply actions
Can’t pass up a 2nd rounder I think, any team would sign him though. Richard Marshall last year had the 2nd round tender and didn’t get any takers.
There were no RFA signings last year (with maybe one or two exceptions for no-draft tenders). Union is suing over that claiming there was obvious collusion among the owners on that.
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by TheDriveStillHurts on Mar 5, 2011 2:05 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t think him starting so long was that huge of a mystery when you consider the situation.
-He had been a solid starting CB in the past and his track record suggested that he could rebound quite easily
-We had an unproven Rookie behind him
-We had no depth
I hate to root for injury, but the first time he missed games because of injury was a blessing in disguise. This allowed Haden to step up and prove himself. This also allowed Wright to not have to start and slide into being the #3 guy where there was less pressure on him.
I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.
Intensive Purposes? I could care less...
your whole argument is a fallacy!
Hard to believe that only 5 years ago, is was 13 games a season. And look where we are now, on the edge of 18…
If you haven't watched Inception, do it now. Right now.
5 years ago, is was 13 games a season.
What?
"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway
by notthatnoise on Mar 5, 2011 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
Apparently, you didn’t read Chris’s first post in full.
If you haven't watched Inception, do it now. Right now.
by SpecialBrownie on Mar 5, 2011 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
Ha, I see. I know it’s a long time back, but I think I picked the 13 game mark of the season because it is usually a definitive point where you can or can’t make the playoffs.
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by Chris Pokorny on Mar 5, 2011 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
Congrats on five years of DBN, Chris. You and all the mods and minions have created something really good here. Keep up the great work!
BTW, whatever became of the unamed (mystery) female blogger?
In theory there is no difference between theory and practice.
In practice there is. -- Yogi Berra
by JustPlainBrowns on Mar 5, 2011 12:43 PM EST reply actions
SB asked her out and she ran away.
It’s not a lie if you believe it.
by Brownie's Year on Mar 5, 2011 12:53 PM EST up reply actions 10 recs
No, I took her job.
If you haven't watched Inception, do it now. Right now.
by SpecialBrownie on Mar 5, 2011 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
Congrats on the sex-change operation, I guess.
Suppose everyone thought the same way you do.
by YossarianLives_InCleveland on Mar 6, 2011 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
Her username was gennifer6. If you look through the 2006 archives, you’ll see a few columns written by her. She disappeared and never returned; not sure what happened.
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by Chris Pokorny on Mar 5, 2011 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
Happy Anniversary Chris. I’m sorry it took me 2 years to find DBN.
This occasion deserves a Braylon Edwards-like cake.
…then punch out a midget?
In theory there is no difference between theory and practice.
In practice there is. -- Yogi Berra
by JustPlainBrowns on Mar 6, 2011 10:06 AM EST up reply actions
…and then speed through a residential neighborhood?
If you haven't watched Inception, do it now. Right now.
by SpecialBrownie on Mar 6, 2011 2:27 PM EST up reply actions
Wright’s quote re: Holmgren interests me.
He seems to want to have an “open door” policy, where people can come to him for help or advice, but through the experience with Mangini and Daboll, and now Wright’s words, I’m curious if players and staff are less than willing to take him up on it.
"You are the worst villains in football, your evil plan never ceases."-Mooncamping
as much as i defend mangini around here, i gotta figure it was strictly verboten for any player to break ranks and go talk to the big man w/o holmgren specifically summoning that player. mangini’s got enough belichick in him that he would make it hell for anyone daring to go over his head.
by DontCallMeJoey on Mar 7, 2011 4:58 PM EST up reply actions
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