http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...is-rainey-hours-after-arrest/#comment-2251115 haha.. the comments section are priceless... saying the Steelers are issuing a double standard by cutting Rainey who "only" slapped his girlfriend yet Big Banana gets to stay after RAPING a woman.
I agree, there is a double standard for star atheletes. Does anyone think Michael Vick would of been readmitted to the NFL if he wasnt a star? Or how about Whats his face on the Ravens? If you are a star then you get a pass.
According to the standard Miami is setting we wont touch Rainy. After all we gave away Marshall because of his problems.
In their defense, they did try to trade Roethlisberger. Unsure but there were character concerns with him coming out.
but this guy can get his 2nd dui, run from the cops, cause damage.....and he's still on the team http://www.post-gazette.com/stories...rs-players-acknowledge-taamus-mistake-657709/
Apparently he had two prior run-ins with the law this season. And it sounds like he's got a serious gambling problem. Signed himself up for the state's 'banned gamblers' list, and later tried to get into a casino and was arrested. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...un-ins-with-the-law-during-his-rookie-season/
He was not cut due to this incident however, he was suspened 2 games, then cut for roster purposes. he is currently on active roster.
Regardless, hes back on the same team. A team that just cut Rainey for "allegedly" slapping his girlfriend. No trial. No proof. Just accusations. It looks bad.
It was his first run-in under the Steelers' supervision. Rainey had three (?) -- it doesn't look bad by them cutting him. Edited for clarity.
The DT I was referring too was a repeat offender also. What he did is far more dangerous. Ran from police, crashed vehicle, was driving absolutley smashed drunk. I don't understand what you're defending?
Dangerous or not, what Ta'amu did was the first issue that he had under the Steelers. He was cut and later brought back. I don't have an issue with it. Conversely, Rainey had multiple issues during his stint in Pittsburgh and has since been relieved of a roster spot. I don't have an issue with it.