retro1983hat Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Per the Score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Good. f*** him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jun 25, 2007 -> 02:06 PM) Good. f*** him. ^^^ my guess is Dusty Dvorcek will get tanks job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Bears say goodbye to troubled defensive tackle By Larry Mayer LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Bears stood by and supported Tank Johnson throughout a series of transgressions, but violating the club’s no-tolerance policy cost him his job. The Bears on Monday waived the troubled defensive tackle, who was pulled over and arrested by police in Arizona at 3:30 a.m. Friday. “We are upset and embarrassed by Tank’s actions last week,” said general manager Jerry Angelo. “He compromised the credibility of our organization. We made it clear to him that he had no room for error. Our goal was to help someone through a difficult period in his life, but the effort needs to come from both sides. It didn’t, and we have decided to move on.” Johnson was released from Cook County Jail May 13 after serving 60 days for a probation violation stemming from a gun charge. On June 3, he was suspended by the NFL without pay for the first eight games of the regular season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. While Johnson was in jail, he was visited by several members of the Bears organization including Angelo, coach Lovie Smith, chairman of the board Michael McCaskey and several teammates. “A lot of people within our organization gave extra time and energy to support Tank: players, coaches and our front office,” Smith said. “We did our best to establish an environment for him to move forward. Ultimately, Tank needed to live up to his side of the deal.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 good riddance... we were willing to give you a second chance, everyone was... you f***ed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 At last, sanity wins at Halas Hall. I congratulate the Bears, and hope Tank can put his life together for his children's sake. I hope no other NFL team enables him to continue his irresponsible ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg The Bull Luzinski Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I wonder if the Bengals will sign him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I think you can't help but applaud this move. They gave him what they called was their last chance, and they stuck to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Good for the Bears. They look like the good guys in all of this. They stand behind their troubled player, give him another chance. When he effs it up, say, hey, man, we gave you your chance, thanks but SEE YA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 God damn I hope he can change his ways. He's nothing like Pac-man, henry, etc.. Tank is actually a good guy, just makes some stupid decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 QUOTE(SoxAce @ Jun 25, 2007 -> 02:25 PM) God damn I hope he can change his ways. He's nothing like Pac-man, henry, etc.. Tank is actually a good guy, just makes some stupid decisions. I know a lot of great guys that have loaded assault weapons hanging around their house for their little kids to play with. Tank is an ass. The Bears knew it when they drafted him and they had it beat into their heads while they employed him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 It is about time he is nothing but a buster, he and Pacman can play all year together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 About time IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Glad the organization stepped up and made him pay for the mistake (I assume this means he was in fact under the influence). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jun 25, 2007 -> 04:01 PM) Glad the organization stepped up and made him pay for the mistake (I assume this means he was in fact under the influence). Nope. They are not waiting for the BAC results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 QUOTE(Steff @ Jun 25, 2007 -> 02:03 PM) Nope. They are not waiting for the BAC results. Interesting. I guess they are just blaming him for being in the situation. I know I've been out many a times around 3 AM (usually heading back home or having grub at a Denny's type of place). That said if I have drank I always have a sober driver (and sometimes it is me that is the sober driver). I consider myself a responsible person even though I have a lot of late weekeend nights but I don't have the past that Tank has. Still I find it funny people lament someone for being out at 3 when I'm sure at that age they did it too (not taking his prior factors into consideration). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jun 25, 2007 -> 04:10 PM) Interesting. I guess they are just blaming him for being in the situation. I know I've been out many a times around 3 AM (usually heading back home or having grub at a Denny's type of place). That said if I have drank I always have a sober driver (and sometimes it is me that is the sober driver). I consider myself a responsible person even though I have a lot of late weekeend nights but I don't have the past that Tank has. Still I find it funny people lament someone for being out at 3 when I'm sure at that age they did it too (not taking his prior factors into consideration). Except you can't do that. The only reason people are pissed that he was out that late, speeding and possibly drunk is because of the trouble he had been in previously. If this were his first offense I doubt many would be all that upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 QUOTE(SoxAce @ Jun 25, 2007 -> 02:25 PM) God damn I hope he can change his ways. He's nothing like Pac-man, henry, etc.. Tank is actually a good guy, just makes some stupid decisions. Are you his former roommate in college or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jun 25, 2007 -> 04:10 PM) Interesting. I guess they are just blaming him for being in the situation. I know I've been out many a times around 3 AM (usually heading back home or having grub at a Denny's type of place). That said if I have drank I always have a sober driver (and sometimes it is me that is the sober driver). I consider myself a responsible person even though I have a lot of late weekeend nights but I don't have the past that Tank has. Still I find it funny people lament someone for being out at 3 when I'm sure at that age they did it too (not taking his prior factors into consideration). This is just a guess but sicne they had to take blood I'm guessing he refused to blow. That in itself make himself look guilty of something and probably a big factor in why they said adios. You know me and normally I would be up to no good being out at 3am also.. but these days.. when the mood strikes for a Klondike bar, one must go get a Klondike bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 QUOTE(Steff @ Jun 25, 2007 -> 02:16 PM) This is just a guess but sicne they had to take blood I'm guessing he refused to blow. That in itself make himself look guilty of something and probably a big factor in why they said adios. You know me and normally I would be up to no good being out at 3am also.. but these days.. when the mood strikes for a Klondike bar, one must go get a Klondike bar. Haha, this past weekend it was Chicken and Waffles for me and they were freaking amazing. Almost as good as the food at that breakfast place that one Soxfest (that was some of the best late night breakfast ever). s***, I need to get some vacation in and get back out to Chicago (especially now that I should be able to pick up seats with ease in September, lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jun 25, 2007 -> 04:18 PM) Haha, this past weekend it was Chicken and Waffles for me and they were freaking amazing. Almost as good as the food at that breakfast place that one Soxfest (that was some of the best late night breakfast ever). s***, I need to get some vacation in and get back out to Chicago (especially now that I should be able to pick up seats with ease in September, lol). The White Palace. Let me know if/when you are coming out. We have plenty of tickets avaliable. Also I don't know how pleased I will to be sitting at the Bears games 6+ months pregnant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 QUOTE(Steff @ Jun 25, 2007 -> 02:20 PM) The White Palace. Let me know if/when you are coming out. We have plenty of tickets avaliable. Also I don't know how pleased I will to be sitting at the Bears games 6+ months pregnant. At least the baby in the oven will keep you a bit warmer. God was it cold that day....but what an amazing night (Jim walking out of the bathroom as we are going nuts over PK's grand slam....Pods walk off...wow). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jun 25, 2007 -> 04:23 PM) At least the baby in the oven will keep you a bit warmer. God was it cold that day....but what an amazing night (Jim walking out of the bathroom as we are going nuts over PK's grand slam....Pods walk off...wow). Sniff, sniff... memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilMonkey Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 QUOTE(Steff @ Jun 25, 2007 -> 04:16 PM) This is just a guess but sicne they had to take blood I'm guessing he refused to blow. That in itself make himself look guilty of something and probably a big factor in why they said adios. You know me and normally I would be up to no good being out at 3am also.. but these days.. when the mood strikes for a Klondike bar, one must go get a Klondike bar. I would have refused the roadside test, if that was what was offered, but he should have agreed to do the one at the office. I took that roadside one once and it said I was so drunk the cop was wondering how i was standing. i had had 2 beers in the last 3 hours. oops! That said, good move Bears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jun 25, 2007 -> 02:10 PM) Interesting. I guess they are just blaming him for being in the situation. I know I've been out many a times around 3 AM (usually heading back home or having grub at a Denny's type of place). That said if I have drank I always have a sober driver (and sometimes it is me that is the sober driver). I consider myself a responsible person even though I have a lot of late weekeend nights but I don't have the past that Tank has. Still I find it funny people lament someone for being out at 3 when I'm sure at that age they did it too (not taking his prior factors into consideration). I feel it's probably almost certain that the Bears would have sat down with Tank and told him exactly what they wanted to see out of him in order to hang onto him. That's what I would have done. And a self-imposed curfew would be one of those things. I can't imagine the Bears didn't tell him that if he was out late and risking any trouble at all, he'd be gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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