Comments on: Kluwe on criticism: “We all get cut eventually” http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Tue, 21 May 2013 20:12:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: mediasloppy http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2184746 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 22:06:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2184746 And I suppose if a player spent more time than usual supporting a charity they believe in, that would be a problem too?

When you have the medias attention and can make a difference in something you believe in, you do it…

Jared Allen could hold a rally every day and night for his wounded Warriors charity and I would support him all the way.

]]> By: filthymcnasty1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2184562 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 19:51:35 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2184562 He’s looking at you, Ponder.

]]> By: danoj14 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2183594 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 23:31:28 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2183594 Kluwe wrote an article and others have put him on a pedastal – not him. His stats are down because the Vikes punt coverage has been horrendous this year.
Where was all the outrage at Birk for his opinions? Hypocrites…

]]> By: filthymcnasty1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2183412 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:04:13 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2183412 Kluwe provides an escape for Viking fans looking to forget about how bad Ponder is.

]]> By: Laura http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2182987 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:04:50 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2182987 I could understand Priefer’s irritation if he had to contribute to Kluwe’s fine; he didn’t. Kluwe is a smart, articulate, opinionated guy who is well aware that as an NFL player he has a bully pulpit. The media covers what he says, and he uses that not to call former coaches “idiots,” or to say that the opposition is better without their star player, but to advocate for what he sees as right in topics of interest to him.

As for the whole “nail that sticks out” bit, wasn’t it Max McGee who said, “When it’s third and ten, you can take the milk drinkers and I’ll take the whiskey drinkers”? Sometimes you need a few nails, whether or not they stick out.

]]> By: samanthasteeleruinedmyqb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2182834 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:01:03 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2182834 If the extracurricular activities detract from his performance on the field, the Vikings will cut him. If not, they’ll keep him. He’s probably having his worst season this year and it coincides with him being a lot more public about his outside concerns. He’d better just make sure he’s taking care of business.

]]> By: purpwalk http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2182804 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:52:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2182804 ray guy was a football player. after he would punt, he would run down the field looking to make a play on the ball. now coaches probably tell punters to just stay uninjured. i don’t care what stats say, ray guy was the best. if you didn’t watch him play, you don’t know what you’re talking about, so shut up

]]> By: bear0402 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2182734 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:36:04 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2182734 It seems that most fans forget that being a football player is just a job. Most have lives outside of the NFL. Unlike the fan base.

]]> By: dtlb58 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2182603 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:06:40 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2182603 He also isn’t the best punter in the NFL this season….Ray Guy was never the best punter in the NFL. Check the stats!

]]> By: szwhtsup123 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2182520 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:48:42 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2182520 Vikings should punt this guy. Doesn’t sound like he’s focused on football all that much, or that he cares either.

]]> By: packerjer http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2182497 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:42:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2182497 I hope they do cut him and then he signs with another team so I can root for him with a clear conscience.

]]> By: purpwalk http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2182365 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:06:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2182365 i didn’t know ray guy wasn’t in the hof, and he should be. players have interests outside of football that their coaches condone, and kluwe’s smarter than most, so if they don’t agree, too bad. i’m glad kluwe did it, it’s his money

]]> By: itzdoja http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2182352 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:03:02 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2182352 Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

its not like hes throwing love boat parties or running over cops give the man a break

]]> By: umrguy42 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2182136 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:19:21 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2182136 As a Rams fan, I hope to see a fair amount of Kluwe on the field on Sunday :p

]]> By: burnz1379 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2182134 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:18:58 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2182134 doorharp11 says:
Dec 14, 2012 8:57 AM
He had one bad game kluwe is the best punter in the nfl period. Keep doing what you are doing because it is working!

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Check the stats buddy… Kluwe is ranked 18th in net yards, 26th in avagerage yards

Thats FAR from the best punter in the NFL period…

]]> By: chillyp http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2182021 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:30:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2182021 While I commend Kluwe for his activism, I feel he tends to bring a hammer when a screwdriver would be more appropriate. Instead of giving the league $5250 for his Ray Guy campaign, he could have spent that on making a highlight tape of all of Ray Guy’s greatest punts, etc and sent that to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 46-person Selection Committee. Being brash and abrasive, isn’t always the solution, when being more diplomatic would go a lot further. My 2cents, but why dump your hard earn money into the NFL fine system, instead of you cause?

]]> By: abninf http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2182009 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:24:25 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2182009 The 49ers should have signed him.

]]> By: eatitfanboy http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2181983 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:14:19 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2181983 Kluwe is awesome. I don’t even agree with him 100% of the time, but I love the way he rejects all the macho nonsense in the league and just says what he thinks.

And he completely exposes the hypocrisy of the NFL. Coaches love to act like they are some sort of super authority that hold the careers of players in the palms of their hands. The truth is, if you can play, you will get a job and will pretty much be able to do what you want as long as you keep performing. People want to act like TO and Ocho etc. aren’t getting jobs because people are tired of their acts when the truth is that they had no trouble finding jobs until they couldn’t play anymore.

Seriously, when has a nail that sticks out ever been hammered down when it was still productive?

Kluwe knows he can say and do what he wants as long as he can punt. If the Vikings cut him, he’ll be signed by someone instantly, or certainly by training camp.

And he knows that once he can’t punt anymore, it won’t matter if he never says another word, he’ll be unemployed.

And something tells me that when that happens, Kluwe won’t be one of those players who can’t adjust to life without football.

]]> By: bobby2478 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2181954 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:59:05 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2181954 Unlike players who are out partying every other night, getting busted for DWI, or getting fined for taking cheap shots at opponents, the only thing Kluwe is in trouble for is speaking his mind on personal and social issues. He’s not out there being a diva like Ochstinko was, trying to be a reality TV host. He doesn’t act up during games for no reason other then draw attention to himself. He just has strong personal opinions about social issues and he isn’t afraid to speak his mind about it. If he doesn’t speak up, who will?

I don’t see how that compromises your focus on the game. The team and the league should be happy they have strong willed leaders on their team who won’t buckle and cave to pressure. He’s his own person, and thinks for himself. And he’s entitled to his own opinions.

Of all the things a player can be in trouble for, this is pretty stupid. I like how he challenges conventional wisdom on things and instead of going along with how things “have always been”, he’s not afraid to challenge old assumptions.

]]> By: doorharp11 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2181952 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:57:49 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2181952 He had one bad game kluwe is the best punter in the nfl period. Keep doing what you are doing because it is working!

]]> By: kane337 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2181928 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:45:24 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2181928 I do argue with Kluwe that Ray Guy needs to be in the hall of fame.

]]> By: kane337 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2181925 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:44:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2181925 When Kluwe gets cut he will have more spare time to play Warcraft.

]]> By: deeppurple23 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2181916 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:39:41 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2181916 Most of the time you guys say “he’s a punter who cares, they’re not important to the team anyway”. But now you seem to be upset…so he likes the spotlight and to talk, now I gotta say, who cares…

]]> By: lordhavepercy http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2181911 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:37:12 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2181911 Yeah, sorry Kluwe… for a while you were a great punter. Now you are an average punter who let’s his off-field opinions impact his on-field performance. Good riddance! The Vikings can find another punter that does an average job…

]]> By: brownsclown http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2181903 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:27:58 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2181903 A NY Jet in the making!

]]> By: mrcogburn http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2181889 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:23:33 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2181889 Idiot punter.

]]> By: karla36 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2181887 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:22:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2181887 Kluwe seems to be a wonderful human who isn’t afraid to speak his mind. I see no reason there should be an issue with his extra-curricular activities–providing they’re hurting no one!!

]]> By: fwippel http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2181875 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:16:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2181875 Kluwe’s head has become bigger than his body. He needs to realize that everyone has opinions, and his opinions are not more worthy of consideration just because he’s an NFL punter.

Kluwe has been a solid punter since his rookie year in 2005. This is the first year he’s really shown any inconsistency, and with all his efforts to get noticed for his opinions one can’t help but conclude that these efforts have effected his job performance. Kluwe needs a good strong dose of humility, and his coach is right; he needs to stay focused on his job.

]]> By: chrisl7072 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2181874 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:15:27 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2181874 No, he’s a person with opinions, who happens to be a punter. Does your job dictate your personal activities and interests? If the Vikings cut him for his extracurricular activities, while players who drink and drive and kill people continue to get NFL jobs, that’s pathetic.

]]> By: larryboodry http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/14/kluwe-on-criticism-we-all-get-cut-eventually/#comment-2181865 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:10:52 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1585765#comment-2181865 If MN is stupid enough to let him go just because he isn’t willing to stifle his refreshing candor, I’d love to see him on the Bears.

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