Suggs' Statement re: bounty released by team today

[TL24x7]

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs asked the team to issue this statement today:

“I’ve got to set the record straight about what I said about so-called bounties. I tried to explain this on Wednesday, but it keeps coming back up.

“We, the players, don’t pay each other to take another player out of the game. And you know coaches don’t do that. As I said before, we prepare to stop the other team’s best players every week. Those are the players who can beat you with big plays. For example, we’ve focused all this week on stopping the Raiders’ running backs. We’ve focused on them in practice and in meetings. They are marked men by our defense – we have to know where they are on every play, and we can’t let them get rolling on Sunday.

“When I did the radio show in Atlanta, that’s what I meant and I thought that’s what I said. I did repeat the word bounty early in the interview after the guy asking me the question used the word. That was a mistake. I misspoke, and I’m sorry for that.

“I hope that clears this up.”

[purplepoe]

Just heard Haynie read this on the air.

Sounds like a 10 year old that is STILL making excuses.

So because the host said the word bounty meant you had to go along with it?

I'm sure the apologists are gonna say he's just a big kid and he's silly etc.....

He's 27 years old. How long until he's responsible for what he says?

I'm 31 and I've had to take responsibility for what comes out of my mouth since kindergarten.

PP

[Losac]

:grbac:

Talking his way right out of Bmore. We don't need anymore of this "thug mentality" on the team. I don't care how many sacks he gets this year.

[camdenyard]

LOL.

Yeah, that clears it up, Terrell.

It's clear you are lying through your teeth.

[Rayvens52]

The guy is complete idiot. This statement is not as bad as the Troy one as that statement could hurt the team more, the real shame is he did not say this shit before the trade deadline and we could have just cut ties then instead of having to wait until the off season. IMO he will be like every other D player to leave here you will prob never hear his name again as he is the product of a great Baltimore D

[bmoreravengirl]

Anybody have some duct tape to put over his mouth to shut him up?

[TheOrioleWay]

Yeah, Terrell, I'll believe that.

As talented as this guy is, we can do without him.

I knew Suggs was an idiot when he wore all that yankees crap to his draft day press conference. Then, he said he wasn't aware of the local hatred for new yawk and put on an O's hat.

Now he's back to wearing yankees crap.

Maybe he's got his panties in a bunch because they finished in third place.

[camdenyard]

Now he's back to wearing yankees crap.

Now now, OW...you know he's not a Yankee fan. He probably doesn't even follow baseball.

[HoustonRaven]

Again, I would like to be able to use the "I told you so" emoticon.

Is this all really a surprise? The dude spent all off season running his mouth about every other city besides Baltimore. Wearing every other teams colors and merchandise. Spending an ass load of time in Arizona. And now some are shocked?

Bye bye Terrell. May you have the same success as Ed Hartwell.

[Tspot-D-Ravenator]

Yeah, Terrell, I'll believe that.

As talented as this guy is, we can do without him.

I knew Suggs was an idiot when he wore all that yankees crap to his draft day press conference. Then, he said he wasn't aware of the local hatred for new yawk and put on an O's hat.

Now he's back to wearing yankees crap.

Maybe he's got his panties in a bunch because they finished in third place.

:crazy: This is soooooo Frivolous!! What in the heck does this have to do with freakin football? :grbac: However, I do think he is an idiot:insane:

[RustonRifle]

I was 100% on board with the let AD go and keep Suggs line of thinking but the more this clown speaks the more I look forward to seeing him elsewhere.

[ravenwoman]

Harbaugh should put out an order that all players are not allowed to speak to the media. Is this censorship? You bet, but it keeps the players opinions in house where they belong. I also think they should nix these player's shows. Most players have not had the professional grooming needed in voicing opinions to the media. They are just dumb football players.