Taj gave the bird to the camera

[Cuse69]

That might be a tad harsh. Public apology and one game suspension would be enough.

To me it's not just the bird we've seen plenty from him, I'm sure he's done plenty of things we don't know about, if he's really the cancer he needs to go

 

[Cuse69]

If Dino was a man he’d boot him off the team.

To bad no trades in CFB.. atleast we'd get something for him LOL

 

[gmoney44]

I'm as player friendly as they come. I love guys like Devo, etc. Can't think of a football player with that type of attitude off the top of my head, but we all know that receivers are usually the divas of the team, or however you wanna put it. Which is fine by me. I'll take a cocky, arrogant, confident, loud-mouthed star over a timid, and/or lazy one all day. Though, I'd prefer someone like Queeley, who deserves more, but that's another story.


The thing is, Taj isn't nearly as good as he thinks, and nowhere near a star. Plus, he's as lazy as they come from what I can see on the field. There's no place for a player like that on any team, let alone one trying to build the foundation for a fast, high powered offense. Which of course relies heavily on wide outs making plays, so recruiting is paramount at the position, and he's not helping at all in that department.


He is pretty good with the ball in his hands, but getting it in his hands is a whole different story. And not because of the QB play. The kid never seems to take accountability for his actions, so at the very least, he needs to be planted firmly on the bench, in my opinion. Until he displays that he can act somewhat like an adult, and show an iota of respect for the team over just himself.


But, I'd honestly rather he be shown the door, and that's rare from me, as I know how immature I was at that age. Hell, still am, but you don't show up your own team, just because you can't show up the guys you're actually upset with, the defenders, and yourself. If not now, then after the season is fine by me, unless he makes some changes. I think that will be his decision regardless anyway, since he probably believes he belongs in the league already.


I'm not saying that he's a terrible person, with no redeemable qualities, and just a lost cause. But, he is a Junior, and it's getting to the point where the positives he brings to the team aren't on the same level as the negatives, in my eyes, and that's putting it mildly. I do have a good amount of faith in Dino though, when it comes to this aspect of the team. JW, as well, so I'd expect they aren't too far off from being on the same page as most of us, and about done with him.

In short, he’s Randy Moss without the size, speed, strength or talent. Another words he’s not worth the trouble.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

What was the deal with fredericks, I never understood why they didn't play him, he went to umass and retired I believe, I always wondered what was up with him and DB

It was speculated that s&c was a big part of Babers' focus when he came in, Fredericks didn't buy in, so it landed him on the bench.

 

[TampaLaker]

In short, he’s Randy Moss without the size, speed, strength or talent. Another words he’s not worth the trouble.

I think he is more Terrell Owens. Moss stayed on teams for years; Owens was a two and gone player. Teams put up with him for eighteen months and then were tired of him... on the field and off.

 

[Halfmooncuse]

He was just testing the direction and speed of the wind.

 

[Roger N]

He was just testing the direction and speed of the wind.

Maybe it was a sort of "Hi Mom" signal or to the Head Waiter "Table for one"

 

[pacusewife]

I just see a ton of toxic ego all over the place. With Dungey and co. I felt like they’d do anything for each other. I imagine them rallying together over being the underdogs, the ones nobody believes in. Then you have that successful season, guys leave, and players feel invincible, walking around like success is just gonna come (not saying they felt like that, that’s a vibe I feel). Lots of blame game and “wasn’t my fault” feelings.

I also tend to over think the emotional and locker room stuff because it’s something I’ll never know for sure. I could be totally wrong but I’m used to that.

 

[FAL]

He was just testing the direction and speed of the wind.

“We’re #1!”?

 

[LockedOnSyr]

We talked about it on the show today. He should be suspended. If it's obvious to us that he is a bad teammate that's a problem.

 

[McNabb2Brominski]

I just see a ton of toxic ego all over the place. With Dungey and co. I felt like they’d do anything for each other. I imagine them rallying together over being the underdogs, the ones nobody believes in. Then you have that successful season, guys leave, and players feel invincible, walking around like success is just gonna come (not saying they felt like that, that’s a vibe I feel). Lots of blame game and “wasn’t my fault” feelings.

I also tend to over think the emotional and locker room stuff because it’s something I’ll never know for sure. I could be totally wrong but I’m used to that.

There’s definitely a lack of leadership on this team. I think Cisco was the leader of the D but he got out of Dodge. There’s no leadership whatsoever on offense. Ideally, you want your QB to be the leader, but Tommy doesn’t particularly strike me as a bonafide leader. He didn’t appear to be phased by Taj antics on the sideline.

 

[LockedOnSyr]

 

[pacusewife]

There’s definitely a lack of leadership on this team. I think Cisco was the leader of the D but he got out of Dodge. There’s no leadership whatsoever on offense. Ideally, you want your QB to be the leader, but Tommy doesn’t particularly strike me as a bonafide leader. He didn’t appear to be phased by Taj antics on the sideline.

That really bothered me but I only saw the picture, I can’t say whether or not he reacted after it happened so I let it go.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Invisible.

Just like in the 2nd half of every game.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[pacusewife]

When does he address the community that supports(ed) him? It’s a shame twitter doesn’t allow that kind of post or something

 

[BVille44]

Wow. Basically a slap on the wrist.

 

[MSOrange]

Wow. Basically a slap on the wrist.

Agree. If that's all that comes out of it, very disappointing.

 

[orangeinohio]

So that settles it. Coolio.

 

[Trueblue25]

yikes

 

[PatMark]

I was at my nephews wedding yesterday (masks worn by all, great time but limited turnout and social distancing practiced by all ) so I missed the second half. Kind of wished I missed the first half too. Regarding Mr. Harris, his antics should have been addressed long ago. His on field antics towards Tommy DeVito last year were totally unacceptable. Last week( Duke game) I don't know if anyone caught it but during an intermission, the camera was on him and he is making all sorts of weird faces and moving his eyes around looking like an absolute knucklehead. He has talent but is not as good as he thinks he. He has dropped touchdown passes two weeks in a row. One from DeVito before he got hurt and one from Culpepper yesterday. Doing what he did yesterday in my humble opinion is a result of several things. One involves a very immature selfish young man who puts his misguided sense of self worth above his Syracuse University Football Teammates and Syracuse University who he represents. Second and this is the most damning thing, he does it because he apparently fears absolutely no retribution from his coaches for doing so. I know the coach I played for in high school if I ever did anything even remotely close to what Harris did yesterday would have resulted in me still remembering to this day some 43 years later the consequences of my immature behavior one day. That team is undisciplined and until someone is held accountable, is going to continue. Harris needs to be dealt with and quickly and not in a hush hush way. His inappropriate gesture yesterday was a public display, so should he punishment be. Nut up Dino and kick his rear end to the curb!!!!!

Here is the shot from last week...not with his team in the huddle talking to coaches...just a weird, weird bird...

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[OttoinGrotto]

I'm going to guess there's more to the story.

 

[MSOrange]

I'm going to guess there's more to the story.

I sure hope so. Otherwise it seems like more of the babying Taj that there have been reports about.

 

[PhatOrange]

Wow. Basically a slap on the wrist.

how do you know? why don't you wait and see if it actually is.

 

[Cusefan69]

Here is the shot from last week...not with his team in the huddle talking to coaches...just a weird, weird bird...

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It's like he searches out the camera to pose. Lol. My son used to do that when he was 4. Seriously in both videos eyes go right to the camera. Kinda bizarre behavior for a 20 year old.