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Raiders cut 2020 1st rounder Arnette over social media post
The Associated Press ^
| November 8, 2021
| By JOSH DUBOW
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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TOPICS: Sports
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
It is called the National Felon’s League for a reason . . . and has nothing to do with skin color.
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posted on
11/08/2021 1:05:59 PM PST
by
Vigilanteman
(The politicized state destroys aspects of civil society, human kindness and private charity.)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
You can take the Raiders out of Oakland, but you can’t take Oakland out of the Raiders.
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posted on
11/08/2021 1:06:18 PM PST
by
1Old Pro
(Let's make crime illegal again!)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
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. Stupid is painful and expensive.
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posted on
11/08/2021 1:06:22 PM PST
by
IllumiNaughtyByNature
(The kernel of our firm's job is to go with lots. - tnlibertarian job offer letter)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
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posted on
11/08/2021 1:08:17 PM PST
by
PAR35
To: Oldeconomybuyer
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posted on
11/08/2021 1:09:55 PM PST
by
Magnum44
(...against all enemies, foreign and domestic...)
To: IllumiNaughtyByNature
How many million did this mistake cost?
To: Oldeconomybuyer
Hmmm. I thought that that sort of behavior was a requirement in the NFL.
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posted on
11/08/2021 1:14:10 PM PST
by
Seruzawa
("The Political left is the Garden of Eden of incompetence" - Marx the Smarter (Groucho))
To: DownInFlames
Contract: $13.4 million over four years (fully guaranteed)
Signing bonus: $7.3 million
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posted on
11/08/2021 1:14:31 PM PST
by
IllumiNaughtyByNature
(The kernel of our firm's job is to go with lots. - tnlibertarian job offer letter)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
If they release him, do they still owe him? It’s a contract, right?
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posted on
11/08/2021 1:17:03 PM PST
by
ClearCase_guy
(Alec Baldwin has killed more people than the Jan 6 protesters. And he will serve less jail time.)
To: Vigilanteman
“
It is called the National Felon’s League for a reason...
That’s why there’s a website dedicated to it...ENJOY!
http://www.nflarrest.com/
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posted on
11/08/2021 1:17:14 PM PST
by
V_TWIN
To: Magnum44
Somebody’s got to flip my hamburgers.
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posted on
11/08/2021 1:18:17 PM PST
by
DannyTN
To: Oldeconomybuyer
It is not about winning or losing.
It is about social correctness and mean tweets.
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posted on
11/08/2021 1:20:00 PM PST
by
freedumb2003
(The democrats have just replaced KKK with CRT. /Kevin McCarty 7/6/21)
To: DannyTN
Somebody’s got to flip my hamburgers.
Sure, but not this guy. He's a multi-millionaire.
To: ClearCase_guy
Whatever it takes to drag down the America hating NFL is a good thing.
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posted on
11/08/2021 1:22:10 PM PST
by
teevolt
To: Oldeconomybuyer
To: Oldeconomybuyer
The dirty little open secret about many pro football players is many really never received (or earned really) an education. And with many it probly goes back to 8th or 9th grade all the way through college.
They have talent to play football so rules are bent to get them through classes so they can play.
Especially college...SI MUCH money involved.
Couple that with many of these kids not having a dad when growing up for guidance and this is what you get...or they get drunk and drive a supercar 150 mph and kill an innocent person.
Very sad.
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posted on
11/08/2021 1:23:00 PM PST
by
V_TWIN
To: AnotherUnixGeek
At least not right away. easy come, easy go.
To: Oldeconomybuyer
I was at the Giants/Raiders game yesterday and the Raider franchise attracts a certain element that wants to emulate these two guys, it’s a thing.
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posted on
11/08/2021 1:23:50 PM PST
by
capydick
(“Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face.)
To: Oldeconomybuyer
I guess Gruden wasn’t the only problem with the team. 🤣
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posted on
11/08/2021 1:28:06 PM PST
by
The Louiswu
(Peace to you and may God Bless you all)
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