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14 minutes ago, Jet_Engine1 said:

Didn't he assault his Mother or something?

I remember a story relayed by CBNY of him luring a College team mate into the locker room and beating the crap out of him.  Not sure it's true. 

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4 minutes ago, TJ said:

I remember a story relayed by CBNY of him luring a College team mate into the locker room and beating the crap out of him.  Not sure it's true. 

one of those guys who has probably avoided prison because he plays in the NFL.

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25 minutes ago, Jet_Engine1 said:

Didn't he assault his Mother or something?

That was spoken about.  Not confirmed beyond a shadow of a doubt - police report; but you can imagine players that worship their mamas, telling coaches they didn’t want him on their team, regardless of talent. 

Great talent, but bat-sh*t crazy, scary guy.  I have no idea now, but at the time, ASU would take anything that could play football, regardless if he had to make up a full six months of online class work to barely pass the clearinghouse.  

He belonged on the Bengals, the boys’ not right.

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2 hours ago, HelenOfTroy said:

That was spoken about.  Not confirmed beyond a shadow of a doubt - police report; but you can imagine players that worship their mamas, telling coaches they didn’t want him on their team, regardless of talent. 

Great talent, but bat-sh*t crazy, scary guy.  I have no idea now, but at the time, ASU would take anything that could play football, regardless if he had to make up a full six months of online class work to barely pass the clearinghouse.  

He belonged on the Bengals, the boys’ not right.

Or Da Raiders who are bringing him in for a visit. Perfect match.

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On 3/18/2019 at 3:07 PM, TJ said:

I remember a story relayed by CBNY of him luring a College team mate into the locker room and beating the crap out of him.  Not sure it's true. 

You sure CBNY wasn’t relaying a story he saw in a weird gay porn he once watched?

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Raiders Rumors: Vontaze Burfict Agrees to 1-Year Contract with OAK

JOSEPH ZUCKERMARCH 19, 2019

 

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 02:  Vontaze Burfict #55 of the Cincinnati Bengals takes the field for the game against the Denver Broncos at Paul Brown Stadium on December 2, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Broncos defeated the Bengals 24-10.  (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)
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The Oakland Raiders reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with veteran linebacker Vontaze Burfict on Tuesday, according to Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Burfict spent seven seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals before they released him Monday. He made seven appearances in 2018, finishing with 33 combined tackles and three passes defended.

Few were surprised Cincinnati cut ties with the 28-year-old.

 
 

Burfict hasn't played a full 16-game season since 2013, his second year in the league.

The NFL suspended him for three games in 2016 for multiple violations of the league's player-safety rules. He had a five-game ban reduced to three games to open the 2017 campaign, a punishment that stemmed from an illegal hit on Kansas City Chiefs fullback Anthony Sherman. Burfict then received a four-game suspension to start 2018 after he violated the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy.

That's to say nothing of the various fines Burfict tallied up over the years.

 

Most concerning, Burfict suffered the seventh known concussion of his NFL career last December. That number doesn't account for any concussions he might have suffered that he didn't report or team doctors didn't diagnose. At the time, some wondered whether he should continue playing in the NFL.

The risk in signing Burfict is obvious.

When he led the league in tackles (171) and was a Pro Bowler in 2013, he looked to have a lengthy, productive NFL career ahead of him. Instead, a combination of injuries and self-sabotage have combined to stunt his potential.

Given his age, things are unlikely to change significantly going forward.

If he can stay healthy and avoid the on-field problems that have plagued him in the past, Burfict might prove to be a productive defender for the Raiders. But that's the same calculation the Bengals made for five years, only to be disappointed each season.

This time could be different considering the stakes for Burfict. This could be his last shot at getting a meaningful role for an NFL team. Should he struggle in Oakland, he may have a hard time landing on his feet in another city.

Almost immediately after his departure from Cincinnati, Rapoportspeculated the Raiders might have interest in Burfict.

Oakland has taken drastic steps this offseason to improve after finishing 4-12 in 2018. The team acquired star wide receiver Antonio Brown from the Pittsburgh Steelers and signed wideout Tyrell Williams, offensive tackle Trent Brown and safety Lamarcus Joyner. Adding another experienced veteran defender fits with the theme of the Raiders' offseason.

Oakland also has a connection to Burfict through defensive coordinator Paul Guenther, who was on the Bengals' staff from 2005 to 2017. 

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58 minutes ago, jetspenguin said:

75k for a leg stomp...but only 10k for a kick in the nutz?!??!

WTF?!?!

#NUTSNOTVALUEDScreenshot_20190319-105734_Bleacher%20Report.jpeg

Sent from the Suicide Watch desk.
 

Maybe it wasn't really a leg.  The NFL has been known to use code. Wonder if there's a value chart for those kind of things?  You really are a piece of work.  I'm still laughing....?

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3 hours ago, Jet Nut said:

Burfict and Brown on the same team would be fun times.   Given their history, his head hunting, cheap shot to AB, perfection

Raiders looking to bring back a more traditional style from Al’s days. ie a team full of scum bags.

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On 3/18/2019 at 12:54 PM, JiF said:

 

PLEASE HAPPEN!

YASSS!!  Love this!!!

Mike Mayock, adamant that Burfict was a turd who wasnt draftable and didnt belong in the NFL, just signed Burfict.  lmfao.  I love this type of stuff.  

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/03/19/mike-mayock-called-vontaze-burfict-non-draftable-in-2012/

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7 hours ago, BurnleyJet said:

Raiders looking to bring back a more traditional style from Al’s days. ie a team full of scum bags.

V Burlict is a scumbag , so was Bill Romanowski.  Raiders have a very young defense ,and had to bring someone in that would bring physicality to the defense.  Burlict like Romanowski , is the type your fan base loves when he wears your team colors, but couldn't stand him when he played for opposing team    

The jets have had more players arrested than the Raiders have.( not even close) So people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

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