What Was Sam Hurd Thinking?
by Bruce Raffel on Dec 17, 2011 10:38 AM EST
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PrintThe Chicago Bears released WR Sam Hurd yesterday. Normally this would not be earth-shattering news, as while Hurd had potential and showed flashes mostly when he was with the Dallas Cowboys, he only had eight catches for 109 yards and no touchdowns in 2011.
However, what makes this newsworthy is why Hurd was released and the news leading up to the Bears decision to immediately cut ties with him. Hurd was arrested earlier this week as part of a drug sting. Reportedly, Hurd was trying to buy drugs from an undercover agent, and not just for himself. The reports have stated that he was attempting to organize the regular purchase of 1,000 pounds of marijuana and 5-10 kilograms (2.2 pounds/kilo) of cocaine per week!
What must have a bunch of other NFL players shaking in their cleats is the additional report that upon his arrest, Hurd was found to have a list of NFL players whom he was allegedly supplying drugs to that is filled with names double-digits in length. Playing in the NFL is only a fantasy dream for most people, so what could have possibly been going on in Sam Hurd's mind when he thought about this insane scheme?
Now he is alone on an island, as the bears and the NFL will totally erase him from their world and he could spend the rest of his worthless life in a prison contemplating how he had the world by the you-know-what and now it has him in the same predicament.
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This is how I picture Sam Hurd
Flacco has to trust his receivers to make catches, but shouldn’t throw towards coverage. He needs to attack deep more often, but shouldn’t hold onto the ball so long. He needs to show more awareness in the pocket and move to extend plays, but nothing good comes of him leaving the pocket. He should run with the ball if nobody’s open, but he definitely can’t run with the ball.
Flacco should have the awareness of Roethlisberger, the elusiveness of Vick, the control of the offense of Manning, the leadership of Brady, the accuracy of Brees, and the arm strength of … Flacco? - Ampallang
You can take a man out of the ghetto, but…
by StuckInUtah on Dec 17, 2011 10:50 AM EST via mobile reply actions
This is so crazy. They said he was one of the biggest drug dealers in all of chicago. Some of these guys amaze me with how stupid they can be.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Its very disappointing to see a black man that had a good thing going for him but make a big enough mistake that takes a blessing away from.
Im not sure if he was selling the drugs or using it for him self but such things aren’t new to me because I live in a enviroment where it happens every day. If Hurd was selling the drugs then maybe it started during the lockout and he needed money but he got so addicted to getting the money he couldnt stop doing it.
He reportedly was asking for $2 million dollars worth of product a week on top of what he was already receiving, so I seriously doubt it was for personal use. And keep in mind, $2 million dollars worth of product typically translates to $10+ million dollars of street value.
by StuckInUtah on Dec 17, 2011 11:37 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
We haven’t heard the whole story. Innocent until proven guilty in a court of law!
by bshagagi on Dec 17, 2011 11:47 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Well shouldn’t be too hard considering he was trying to buy from a federal agent lol
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
True lol. But you don’t decide the merits of a case based on the statements of one side. The defense gets their day in court, also. It’s one reason this country is “great.”
by bshagagi on Dec 17, 2011 12:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
A black guy buying drugs
Innocent or guilty, the courts will make sure he goes to jail. That’s one reason why this country sucks
by kryptonianjorel on Dec 17, 2011 3:44 PM EST up reply actions
It may seem that way but that’s not the reality of our criminal justice system.
by bshagagi on Dec 17, 2011 5:42 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
And black people wonder why white people stereotype them.
by CharmCity55 on Dec 17, 2011 3:36 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
People from all types of backgrounds stereotype others and 100% of people who stereotype are stupid people.
by bshagagi on Dec 17, 2011 5:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
By saying that people who stereotype are stupid, you’re actually stereotyping the stereotypers. I’m just saying…
by StuckInUtah on Dec 17, 2011 6:01 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I’m laughing because I think you’re just being silly but if you’re serious go look up the definition and argue your point, if you still believe you’re correct!
by bshagagi on Dec 17, 2011 6:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I’m seriously being silly, but I decided to look it up anyways. Stereotype: There’s Component stereos, Bookshelf stereos, Portable stereos, Handheld stereos, and Car stereos. I hope I’ve been helpful.
by StuckInUtah on Dec 17, 2011 7:16 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
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