Posted on 11/08/2021 1:04:17 PM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
The Las Vegas Raiders waived 2020 first-round pick Damon Arnette and have now cut ties with both first-round picks from that draft before the midpoint of their second season.
General manager Mike Mayock called it a “painful decision” to release Arnette on Monday but said it was necessary in response to a social media post with Arnette brandishing a gun and threatening to kill someone.
Arnette was drafted 19th overall with a pick acquired in the Khalil Mack trade despite what Mayock called “significant concerns” about his character. Arnette was rated lower on most draft rankings but the Raiders believed after talking to his coaches at Ohio State that they could develop him on and off the field.
The move to cut Arnette comes less than a week after No. 12 overall pick Henry Ruggs III was released following a fatal DUI crash. Authorities said Ruggs was driving 156 mph with a blood-alcohol level twice the legal limit in Nevada. He faces multiple felonies and jail time if convicted.
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When The Rams used to play in Anaheim, they had about 50 Cops for Security, per game. Time and a half pay rate, sweet gig, guys lined up for it . . . except . . . when The Raiders were in town. 200 Cops, and they had to force guys to take that duty.
Yeah what’s the problem…Raiders were always fond of outlaws…should give him a raise..l
Notice that the ATF isn’t raiding his home. I bet the gun he has is illegal, and/or he’s prohibited from carrying a firearm. Looks like a Mac-10 or Tec-9 of some sort, which is clearly banned under the 1934 National Firearms Act.
“If they release him, do they still owe him? It’s a contract, right?”
Contract protects club.
“Sure, but not this guy. He’s a multi-millionaire.”
I don’t think so.
This has always been the kind of guy the Raiders would sign after somebody else cuts him. :)
The heart of this team is still in Oakland.
Raider fans are a bunch of mouth breathers. First time I went to a game in Oakland I thought a prison yard was emptied into the stadium.
They're just in love with handing safties over to opponents. Additional from the No Fans Left desk:
$7.3 million signing bonus. That’s already banked.
Can you imagine someone who’s character is so poor that the Raiders would cut him because of it?
Unless he already spent it...
Dirtbag clinger friends can really cost you...
If there was social media back forty years ago there wouldn’t be any pro ball players in any sport.
You put a lot more trust in the Raiders organization than I do.
Ah, the timely wisdom of Judge Smails.
Making Al Davis proud
Same thing was true of the fans when the Raiders were in LA.
Interesting website you have there. I’m surprised that the Baltimore Ravens are in the middle of the pack and not leaders.
Thought you typed OWN him! You know the slave plantation of the nfl.
Years ago i saw a news report on Charles White.
I believe he was a running back on the cleveland browns team.
After his NFL career was over he went back to school...1st grade, he couldnt read
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