Comments on: Brian Banks is still waiting for an opportunity http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:02:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: stevenfbrackett http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1964864 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:26:57 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1964864 Can he convert to cornerback? They seem to be dropping like flies all around the league and if he can convert, he might find his way in….

]]> By: defscottyb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1964665 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:25:48 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1964665 How come that woman hasn’t have to give back the $ she stole for the school board?

]]> By: signguydino http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963745 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:58:26 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963745 Why in the name of God would you punish this guy by suggesting he go to the UFL? They don’t pay bills on time. They’ve been sued mulitple times including the IRS, Mark Cuban, Dennis Green, former players, and the workman comp firm they stiffed for $millions. There still isn’t absolute confirmation they will play in Las Vegas since they owed that stadium money.

]]> By: jm91rs http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963589 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:58:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963589 I’m assuming that by trying out for an NFL team he lost his college eligibility? I would have liked to see him go the college route. Someone would have given him a scholarship, even if only for PR reasons. A free education would serve him well, and he could get back into football shape and even put some tape together.

I hope he makes it, but the road to the NFL is a steep climb, he may have been smarter to take his time and get an education while he was at it.

]]> By: fourthandafoot http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963504 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:11:14 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963504 I agree with the enroll in college post. My memory may need refreshing but I don’t think he actually made it to USC before it all went down.

]]> By: bengalsfan19 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963445 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:14:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963445 poor guy whos been working out for free and prolly living for free just because he wants to be an nfler….man i wish someone would pay my bills for me because i have a pipe dream…get over it brian banks welcome to the real world were nobody cares

]]> By: mempusa http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963418 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:32:05 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963418 Why isn’t that girl in jail?

]]> By: glowingstone http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963416 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:28:57 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963416 I’m not even sure why anybody is talking about this. It’s sad and extremely unfortunate, but in the wake of what he’s gone through, the door to the NFL is no longer open to him. Pete Carroll, who just picked a rookie QB to start over two veteran quarterbacks, tried him and didn’t see enough to keep him in camp. If he was going to get a real shot anywhere, it was probably in Seattle, and it didn’t happen. I wish Banks all the best and hope he can get back on track with a *new* career soon…

]]> By: staffordsyear http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963411 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:17:47 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963411 This girl deserves to be suited up for a game and get the snot kicked out of her..with pads of course.

]]> By: wuchick2002 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963410 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:17:14 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963410 everyone keeps saying “someone needs to give him a chance.” guess what? teams have already given him a chance. he was brought in for workouts with a few teams, and even with the expanded roster they didnt think he was good enough. he should earn a roster spot, not have one handed to him because of his past. caleb campbell isnt handed a roster spot because of his time in the military, and because of his military service he would be more deserving. banks needs to go to the cfl or an arena league to get some experience. quit trying to hand him a roster spot because he was wronged in the past.

]]> By: eventhorizon04 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963376 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 07:00:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963376 Much respect to this guy for pursing his dream after a horrible setback.

However, if he’s not making these expanded rosters, as others have said, maybe he should try to transition to the NFL slowly. His options are either to go to a different league (CFL, Arena, etc.) or try to join a college program (and there probably are programs willing to offer him a spot, even if just for the positive PR – maybe even USC).

If after a year or 2, his natural talent shines through, you can bet NFL scouts will notice given his fame.

He might the play the long-game instead of jumping straight into the NFL.

]]> By: cheers4ablumpkin http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963371 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 06:40:58 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963371 Somebody needs to help this dude out

]]> By: txbossman http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963363 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 06:28:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963363 “Vitcim” recanted?

I’m a correctional officer.

If a man comes to my world under false accusations, I promise you…HE is the victim.

Prison is not a nice place.

]]> By: wuchick2002 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963350 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 05:54:53 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963350 Banks HAS had chances. Think of how many teams have brought him in for tryouts. I feel bad for the guy, but his past doesn’t mean someone should give him a roster spot. Let him go to the UFL, CFL, or a lower indoor football semi-pro league to show that he can still play. To give him a roster spot because of his past is like guaranteeing Caleb Campbell a roster spot because of his service. Guys need to earn their spot, not have it handed it to him.

]]> By: fringetastic http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963322 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 04:59:52 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963322 He hasn’t been to college, why can’t he do that now? Why not beat the scholarship drum in addition to the 53 drum? At least that way, if he still couldn’t make an NFL team, he’d get a degree. Win-win for him.

]]> By: oilman989 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963304 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 04:33:11 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963304 Banks and I have something in common: we’re both seeking gainful employment.

God speed, son. After what you’ve been through, my wish is for your future success.

]]> By: thephillynut http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963289 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 04:16:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963289 This guy got a raw deal and had some biatch ruin his life for a long time. I’m certainly pulling for him. However, in a worse case scenario, he has gotten more than most college athletes even dream of. A tryout with several NFL teams. My nephew was a HS all-star, got a 5 year college scholarship, all tuition paid to go to Northeastern. They started him year one and was an all star all four years. Then he had to sit out year five while he got his degree. He barely got a sniff from the NFL and wound up playing a few years in the AFL. So regardless of this kids outcome, at least he got what 99% of us can only dream of. Good luck to him.

]]> By: oneandonlyramsfaninpa http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963282 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 04:09:50 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963282 I think a team should sign him just because everyone loves a good comeback story. like how the bucs signed that kid who was injured in college. a feel good story could bring fans to games for teams in small markets or losing records. and he can even eventually play!

]]> By: bennyb82 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963263 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 03:55:51 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963263 I still dont understand why this woman is not being charged with something. It doesnt matter that Banks isnt out to get her in trouble. This is about sending a message to other women who may be contemplating a similar plan. Otherwise, the message that it sends is cry rape, get paid, who cares if it is fake.

]]> By: craggt http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963262 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 03:52:11 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963262 Why doesn’t USC just reinstate his Scholorship and he goes and plays college ball and gets free education? Since he never actually played he should still have full NCAA eligibility.

]]> By: bennyb82 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963259 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 03:51:20 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963259 I wonder how many on here would be wishing the worst on him if pft posted an article the day he was arrested. He wouldve been written off by many just because he was accused of rape. Now everyone wishes the best for him. When are people going to realize there are EVIL women out there who will ruin a life for their own gain. Oh but Chad Johnson is a wife beater and deserves the worst…

]]> By: goldenperspective http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963239 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 03:36:56 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963239 Apparently that devil of a woman who accused him is on here disliking comments.

]]> By: etoharin78 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963203 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 02:58:28 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963203 The Broncos are super thin at LB, bring the kid for a workout. What have they got to lose?

]]> By: patswillreign http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963192 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 02:50:33 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963192 Hopefully this guy hooks up with at least an amateur team or practice squad to keep his head straight and his dream alive.

]]> By: dr45acp http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963167 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 02:33:27 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963167 The Saints should have this guy signed by now. Too many of our LBs are injured….git r dun

]]> By: kylexitron http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963165 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 02:32:52 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963165 As great a story as this is, has everyone saying “Just give him a chance, what could it hurt?” considered the fact that he’d be taking some other player’s spot even on a 90 man roster, a player that has been playing football recently?

I really feel for the guy and his situation, but if he’s not proving enough to compete to make the squad there’s no reason some other hard working player should lose their spot out of some sense of pity.

He should continue to work through the year and who knows what will happen. I’m sure there are any number of trainers willing to take him on and help him work towards competing for a spot next offseason.

]]> By: stunzeed5 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963152 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 02:22:30 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963152 Will you PLEASE stop propping that “UFL” or whatever it is 4 team league? Nobody cares about it OR EVEN KNOWS IT EXISTS. Sheesh….did you buy stock in that debt ridden garbage?

]]> By: jagsfan1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963134 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 02:11:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963134 BIG mistake doing that Jay Glazer wanna be MMA crap to get in shape. Every NFL dude that has worked out with him either gets hurt or has a lousy year.

This dude would be better served doing an NFL style workout with any NFL strength and conditioning coaches he can find – not rolling around on the floor practicing omaplatas.

Who is the asst trainer over there? Joe Rogan?
Please.

]]> By: thegonz13 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963125 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 02:03:03 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963125 I sincerely hope he makes a squad, even if it’s just a practice squad.

]]> By: rcali http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/29/brian-banks-is-still-waiting-for-an-opportunity/#comment-1963118 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 01:59:05 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1161685#comment-1963118 Really, we’re still waisting print on this guy who couldn’t make a 80+ man roster?

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