Comments on: Lions’ Cunningham says Fairley, Leshoure need time and patience

By: slickster35

slickster35 — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:07:32 +0000

Gunther is just a terrible coach.

If not for Derrick Thomas and Neil Smith, this guy wouldn’t have a job in the league.

How the Lions continue to hold onto him is a mystery, and has to make you wonder about the head coach and FO.

By: mazenblue

mazenblue — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:59:41 +0000

Accountability. It starts up top. And Gunther is holding himself accountable. Great leader. Hope these young guys pay attention, Detroit’s D could be very good in a few years.

By: lks311

lks311 — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:17:41 +0000

The one thing that most are discounting here is the struggle to extricate yourself from your former life. I can identify with the effort it takes to move on from former friends. Many of, what we see as bad influences, are the ones you’ve had since childhood. The people who have known you the longest and think you can trust. And, before someone says Fairley was alone—he was most certainly coming from somewhere.

There’s a code and you stick by your friends. But, the successful athletes/celebs/PEOPLE, figure out that your real friends will let you go, the rest aren’t worth having. Give these kids time before we toss them on the scrap heap.

By: realityonetwo

realityonetwo — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:34:16 +0000

Leshoure was picked up not once, but TWICE for having dope in his car. Once, he was driving. I assume all you genius sports hero worshippers here would approve of him speeding toward your car, high, with your kids or parents in it… And if you try to tell me he wasn’t using while he was in the car, then why wasn’t the weed packed away in the trunk? The time he was a passenger he tried to swallow it! What a complete idiot.

By: scottieplongballs

scottieplongballs — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 08:47:38 +0000

Well said Eric. Not everyone is the same, not everyone had an up bringing that left them responsible adults at the age of 22 or 23. Yes some people go need a hand. Some people need a smack in the face and some people need love. Everyone is different and to simply say they are immature and stupid is well immature and stupid.

By: dandrol

dandrol — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 06:01:48 +0000

This guy is 65 years old…so he has seen a lot of young people in his life. I appreciate his willingness to coach and teach these young guys, regardless of what they make and do.

By: ericbleedspurple

ericbleedspurple — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 04:35:12 +0000

Truly I wonder how some of these judgmental were growing up. Perfect without mistakes. The NFL isn’t the only place young people struggle or make mistakes. Some of these guys posting on here must have been real choir boys growing up. People make bad choices. Hopefully they learn from them. Those who don’t deserve the criticism.

By: roadbiscuit

roadbiscuit — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 03:44:52 +0000

noeffinway:

How many times did you get nailed for drugs because you were speeding and then went out and did it again? Or drive drunk and speed a week after you were in court for a pot bust because you were speeding?

By: howardforvezina

howardforvezina — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 02:46:47 +0000

He was asked a question and he answered. It does not mean he loves hearing himself talk.

By: noeffinway

noeffinway — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 02:27:59 +0000

jhart615 says: Jun 17, 2012 9:09 PM

Some 20-somethin year olds need “patience” for them to figure out that doing drugs while your in the NFL is wrong? Interesting….
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ummmmm…..They know it’s wrong, einstein. They are young and invincible just like you and I were before we got old and wise…….remember those days? I do and they were great!

By: doe22us

doe22us — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 02:23:30 +0000

Oh Cunningham, i think this guy talks more than any d.coordinator in the league.

By: stevenfbrackett

stevenfbrackett — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 02:23:14 +0000

Of course it means they have character issues. It doesn’t necessarily mean they can’t grow up and beyond them. It is entirely up to them. The team could help by not making excuses for them constantly and making them face the situation they made.

Nothing ever taught me a lesson better than embarrassment.

By: nflfollower

nflfollower — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 01:12:13 +0000

Cunningham really likes the sound of his own voice. This year his defense needs to put up or shut up, and by that I mean stop a good offense when it really matters. Sadly, I’m not sure the secondary has improved enough to accomplish that.

By: jhart615

jhart615 — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 01:09:30 +0000

Some 20-somethin year olds need “patience” for them to figure out that doing drugs while your in the NFL is wrong? Interesting….