Ahkello Witherspoon, CB

In retrospect it was a mistake to proactively name him starter when he wasnt ready. Put him in a tough spot. Should just be splitting snaps with eman getting touches heree and there. Now hes almost unplayable. One bad play and coaches have to sit him theres so much attention on his a××

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:

Originally posted by leakyfausett:

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:

1-800-SUICIDE

Not even funny.

Not if you take it too literal or serious..

Not even funny no matter how you take it. This is pretty classless. Go be a Seahawks fan.

He's going to lockdown adams.

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:

Originally posted by leakyfausett:

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
1-800-SUICIDE

Not even funny.

Not if you take it too literal or serious..

Its okay man in these times jokes cant just be jokes anymore.

Originally posted by HawkBearPig:

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:

Originally posted by leakyfausett:

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:

1-800-SUICIDE

Not even funny.

Not if you take it too literal or serious..

Not even funny no matter how you take it. This is pretty classless. Go be a Seahawks fan.

Sorry to hear about your struggles. Didn't mean to offend.

He should start packing his bags now. This guy is hot garbage. He is not qualified to play for the 9ers, period!!

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
1-800-SUICIDE

If that was supposed to be funny, it wasn't.

Not something to be joking about.

Originally posted by dj43:

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:

1-800-SUICIDE

If that was supposed to be funny, it wasn't.

Not something to be joking about.

Is this really the world you want to live in? Obviously, it's your forum, your rules, but I just think or culture has gotten way too sensitive.

A suicide joke? Really?

I don't think much of it lol....

This guy just seems to have no confidence in his own ability.

Originally posted by Sickaa:

This guy just seems to have no confidence in his own ability.

Very true, the physical skillset is there, the support from the coaches and players is there, Sherm is very high on him. But he's got to dig deep and get it right between the ears.

At the end of the day, you have to say saleh and shanny take some responsibility here. They shouldnt have made the big announcement before spoon could live up to it. Now theres extra pressure on the guy every time he gives up a reception. Didnt have to be that way.

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:

Originally posted by dj43:

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
1-800-SUICIDE

If that was supposed to be funny, it wasn't.

Not something to be joking about.

Is this really the world you want to live in? Obviously, it's your forum, your rules, but I just think or culture has gotten way too sensitive.

It's not about being "too sensitive". I hear that argument used so often to justify ignorant or hateful comments. I am not saying you are ignorant or hateful, but you need to understand that your comment is.

Jokes are funny for a number of reasons:
1. The audience can relate to a misstep or foible highlighted in the joke: "Witherspoon covers receivers as well as my t-shirts from junior high cover my stomach."
2. The joke makes some social commentary or relates to a shared experience: "Witherspoon provides the same coverage as a Walmart employee's health plan."
3. Puns are always funny: "Witherspoon in coverage is like trying to eat soup with a Wither-fork!"
4. The sound of the words together makes a pleasing melody, rhythm, or pattern: "Witherspoon is wack."
5. The imagery created by the joke is ridiculous or fun to imagine: "Witherspoons coverage skills are like worn out velcro. They hold on for a little, but any pressure and everything comes apart."

Now, your "joke" only reminded your audience (us) of our own experience with suicide. My best friend took his own life 7 years ago. Why would I want to be reminded of that? Why would even the thought of Witherspoon considering this be remotely funny? He's played poorly. We all know that. It sucks, but that is too far. And don't go back to that "too sensitive" line. Your comment was socially unproductive. It added nothing of value. It could only cause pain. It's the same argument I hear from people who want to use the word "retard" as an insult, or white people who are "jealous" because black people get to say the N-word and they don't. Empathy in word choice is not a bad thing.

Originally posted by Karma:

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:

Originally posted by dj43:

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:

1-800-SUICIDE

If that was supposed to be funny, it wasn't.

Not something to be joking about.

Is this really the world you want to live in? Obviously, it's your forum, your rules, but I just think or culture has gotten way too sensitive.

It's not about being "too sensitive". I hear that argument used so often to justify ignorant or hateful comments. I am not saying you are ignorant or hateful, but you need to understand that your comment is.

Jokes are funny for a number of reasons:
1. The audience can relate to a misstep or foible highlighted in the joke: "Witherspoon covers receivers as well as my t-shirts from junior high cover my stomach."
2. The joke makes some social commentary or relates to a shared experience: "Witherspoon provides the same coverage as a Walmart employee's health plan."
3. Puns are always funny: "Witherspoon in coverage is like trying to eat soup with a Wither-fork!"
4. The sound of the words together makes a pleasing melody, rhythm, or pattern: "Witherspoon is wack."
5. The imagery created by the joke is ridiculous or fun to imagine: "Witherspoons coverage skills are like worn out velcro. They hold on for a little, but any pressure and everything comes apart."

Now, your "joke" only reminded your audience (us) of our own experience with suicide. My best friend took his own life 7 years ago. Why would I want to be reminded of that? Why would even the thought of Witherspoon considering this be remotely funny? He's played poorly. We all know that. It sucks, but that is too far. And don't go back to that "too sensitive" line. Your comment was socially unproductive. It added nothing of value. It could only cause pain. It's the same argument I hear from people who want to use the word "retard" as an insult, or white people who are "jealous" because black people get to say the N-word and they don't. Empathy in word choice is not a bad thing.

You want ignorant.....

"Didn't read... "