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[quote=NC_Skins;922687]Maybe the NFL should dictate his attire off the field as well. Hell, just go ahead and tell him how he needs to vote, what religion he needs to abide by, and what sexuality he needs to choose. Some of you fans are just LOL. Now, come game day he's wearing a Pittsburgh attire, then get back with me and I'll side with you.





/facepalm

It's interesting how corporate america has brainwashed people into "being loyal" to your company! Make no mistake about it, the Redskins are a business first and foremost. Also, the hypocrisy in it all is even more of a laugh.

Here is the mindset from many fans:
1) all players should be loyal to their team and should take pay cuts to stay with said team
2) all fans should be loyal to their team and continue to cheer for them regardless of how incompetent the owner/front office is


On the opposite spectrum:
1) Teams can cut players and trade them and this is fine. Loyalty to that players isn't required.
2) Teams can gouge fans to see the product or even simply lock out the season.


Newsflash: They have no loyalty to the players or the fans so none is needed back.[/quote]

If I walked around with another insurance companies shirt or hat on people that know where I work would think I'm crazy. Your point makes no sense.

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I didn't realize you could buy insurance company swag in stores.

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Just because you play for a team doesn't mean you rep them 24/7. What's next? Can't buy a blue vehicle cause it's Cowboys and Giants colors? Green is Eagles?

He's a player, not a fan. As long as he's doing everything in his power to help us win on Sundays, he could be wearing Cowboys gear for all I care.

[QUOTE=SmootSmack;922667]It doesn't matter to me if he wears a Steelers hat. Doesn't matter at all[/QUOTE]

I guess it's just me but I wouldn't want RG3 wearing a cowboys hat with a blue shirt.. hell I've never even worn another teams gear and I'm just a fan

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sorry, but I would think that a microsoft executive that was on the brink of having a job or losing a job wouldn't come to work sporting an Apple Tshirt hat, and Ipad. You have to know that maybe its just clothes, but alot of people use clothing and accessories to make a statement, and some people could get turned off by that fact. Its his own career he is playing with, lets just hope for his sake once he gets the axe come training camp cause he cannot do anything other than return a kick every once in a while (even in the bottom half of the league in average at that.....jeesh) that his black and gold come to the rescue and sign him to their roster. I'm thinking not though.........

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Y'all are acting like he walked into Redskins Park wearing this cap. He took a picture at a bar wearing a Steelers hat. Some of you take this stuff WAY too seriously.

BTW, here is what Banks had to say about it on Twitter:
“@speedybanks16: Yall mad I had a different team HAT on? first off I wear what I want...its about the colors to me.. Its REDSKINS NATION OVER HERE THO!!!!!”. “@speedybanks16: To be honest I got all 32 teams!!! But never touch the cowboys one 😜”

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[quote=firstdown;922714]If I walked around with another insurance companies shirt or hat on people that know where I work would think I'm crazy. Your point makes no sense.[/quote]

The difference is. You are trying to sell a product, he is NOT. His job is to play football, not market the Redskins(unless it's called for on team promotional appearances).

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[quote=InsaneBoost;922728]Just because you play for a team doesn't mean you rep them 24/7. What's next? Can't buy a blue vehicle cause it's Cowboys and Giants colors? Green is Eagles?[/quote][IMG]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gGxLlnvQbaw/Tv4JvavQdKI/AAAAAAAAA6c/WshTxyn1dJk/s1600/yes_it_is.jpg[/IMG]
Mainly kidding. But for example I tease a steeler friend once in awhile about his beautiful burgundy car. :)

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[quote=InsaneBoost;922728]Just because you play for a team doesn't mean you rep them 24/7. What's next? [B]Can't buy a blue vehicle cause it's Cowboys and Giants colors? Green is Eagles?[/B]
He's a player, not a fan. As long as he's doing everything in his power to help us win on Sundays, he could be wearing Cowboys gear for all I care.[/quote]

pretty much, or you could paint it, my harley was blue and silver, painted that bitch black about 2 months after i bought it.

seriously though to each his own. this crap is blown so far out of proportion these days due to twitter and other social media outlets. is banks the first guy to wear another teams gear, no, will he be the last, no. in a perfect world i would love every redskin, nat, cap, and wizard to rock all dc gear but that would never happen. as long as they aren't wearing it to the facilities or to and from games i could really care less. when they are representing the team they should only be in team gear, but in their off time, especially the frggin off season, come on man(insert annoying berman voice)!!

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[quote=NC_Skins;922743]The difference is. You are trying to sell a product, he is NOT. His job is to play football, not market the Redskins(unless it's called for on team promotional appearances).[/quote]

I would say he is having to sell himself more then ever.

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[quote=firstdown;922768]I would say he is having to sell himself more then ever.[/quote]

So do you (and others) think that if it came down to a decision between him and Austin for the last roster spot that 2 time SB winning coach Mike Shanahan and former Executive of the Year Bruce Allen will make their decision based on fashion choice?!?

Damn I can't wait for camp to start so we ACTUALLY have something to talk about.

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Different strokes for different folks. I have gear from a bunch of teams across all sports. I really don't see the big deal, though players do have to be mindful that fans can be crazy about the stupidest stuff so...

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I certainly would prefer our guys...sport Our gear. But if Banks lights it up every week on the return duty, he can go.........Dennis Rodman and I'll personally tailor his wedding gown.
WWLF do...

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[quote=firstdown;922768]I would say he is having to sell himself more then ever.[/quote]

I'm quite positive football players don't sell themselves by the type of clothes they wear, but through their play on the football field.


Keep grasping at straws though.

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[quote=NC_Skins;922776]I'm quite positive football players don't sell themselves by the type of clothes they wear, but through their play on the football field.


Keep grasping at straws though.[/quote]

Where did my statement say anything about the clothes he wears.

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[quote=InsaneBoost;922728]Just because you play for a team doesn't mean you rep them 24/7. What's next? Can't buy a blue vehicle cause it's Cowboys and Giants colors? Green is Eagles?

He's a player, not a fan. As long as he's doing everything in his power to help us win on Sundays, he could be wearing Cowboys gear for all I care.[/quote]


Sure it's allowed but it's still awkward to support your employer's competitor publicly.

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If bill gates wore a Macintosh hat and used a macintosh computer then it would be hard for me to keep my support for windows if I was a windows fan lol

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[quote=Pigskins;922794]If bill gates wore a Macintosh hat and used a macintosh computer then it would be hard for me to keep my support for windows if I was a windows fan lol[/quote]


True. When Dan Snyder starts wearing Pittsburgh Steelers hats, get back with me and we'll revolt. Until then, this is a non-issue.



Also, would you give a shit if some random employee for MS wore a Mac hat? Not in the slightest.

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[quote=firstdown;922779]Where did my statement say anything about the clothes he wears.[/quote]

This whole discussion is about apparel.

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[quote=mlmdub130;922766]pretty much, or you could paint it, my harley was blue and silver, painted that bitch black about 2 months after i bought it.
[/quote]

Well done.

My wife's car is blue but I slapped a bright B&G Skins plate on the front. I didn't even ask, just did it. I paid for the car. :D

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[quote=Mattyk;922772]Different strokes for different folks. I have gear from a bunch of teams across all sports. I really don't see the big deal, though players do have to be mindful that fans can be crazy about the stupidest stuff so...[/quote]

You have football gear from other teams you wear out in public?

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Didn Portia wear another clubs hat a while back? Banks is as good as gone, if RG3 wore a cowboys hat and him going to Baylor it's possible, I think it would def piss me off as a die hard skins fan

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Portis**** auto correct

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[quote=firstdown;922802]You have football gear from other teams you wear out in public?[/quote]

Yup

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[url=http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Clinton-Portis-wears-Phillies-hat-four-days-befo?urn=nfl-284674]Clinton Portis wears Phillies hat four days before facing Eagles - Shutdown Corner - NFL Blog - Yahoo! Sports[/url]

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I cannot wear any other NFL team's stuff.
I would feel stupid.

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I have a Saints hat I wear a lot. Well it's not technically a Saints hat, it just has the fleur de lis on it so everyone assumes it is. It's just a cool hat I picked up in New Orleans last year. I've got throwback jerseys of Walter Payton & Earl Campbell, 2 of my favorite players growing up.

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[quote=Pigskins;922808]Portis**** auto correct[/quote]

Should have stayed with the Portia. It's fitting.

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[quote=Mattyk;922813]I have a Saints hat I wear a lot. Well it's not technically a Saints hat, it just has the fleur de lis on it so everyone assumes it is. It's just a cool hat I picked up in New Orleans last year. I've got throwback jerseys of Walter Payton & Earl Campbell, 2 of my favorite players growing up.[/quote]

MATTY your stretching things here. A throwback jersey from some of the great players in football is alot different then you walking aroung in a brand new Giants hat.

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[quote=Pigskins;922810][URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Clinton-Portis-wears-Phillies-hat-four-days-befo?urn=nfl-284674"]Clinton Portis wears Phillies hat four days before facing Eagles - Shutdown Corner - NFL*Blog - Yahoo! Sports[/URL][/quote]

He is not wearing another football teams hat.

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Matty just sent me a pic of the tatoo he got last year when he went to see his boys play.

[IMG]http://rantsports.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/clubhouse/files/2011/12/390366_10150514364752814_99559607813_10951743_1497546138_n.jpg[/IMG]

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[quote=firstdown;922816]MATTY your stretching things here. A throwback jersey from some of the great players in football is alot different then you walking aroung in a brand new Giants hat.[/quote]

You asked if I had gear from other teams.

I never said I wear gear from our rivals.

That I wouldn't do, come on now.

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[quote=Mattyk;922820]You asked if I had gear from other teams.

I never said I wear gear from our rivals.

That I wouldn't do, come on now.[/quote]

Ok we are both right.

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Guess that THIS YEAR we have no room for a guy who can only Return. Banks is a one trick pony... granted its a pretty good trick.

Sucks.. i think Banks is a legit returner. But its a good sign we dont have room for him.

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[quote=Mattyk;922820]You asked if I had gear from other teams.

I never said I wear gear from our rivals.

That I wouldn't do, come on now.[/quote]


lol reminds me of when my buddy left his cowboy knit hat at my house.
I told em if he didnt come back and get it the hell outta my site it would help raise the flames in my firepit lol

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[quote=firstdown;922819]Matty just sent me a pic of the tatoo he got last year when he went to see his boys play.

[IMG]http://rantsports.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/clubhouse/files/2011/12/390366_10150514364752814_99559607813_10951743_1497546138_n.jpg[/IMG][/quote]

:vomit:

... that guy would hate me. i promise you all.. he would hate me.

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[quote=Skins4L;922836]:vomit:

... that guy would hate me. i promise you all.. he would hate me.[/quote]

Are you by any chance Rod Smart?????

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Was scanning through this thread, and if this doesn't define the lack of any relevant topics between mini camps and trainging camp I don't know what will.

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[url=http://www.hogshaven.com/2012/6/26/3118340/revisiting-brandon-banks-2011-season-should-his-job-be-in-jeopardy]Revisiting Brandon Banks' 2011 Season; Should His Job be in Jeopardy? - Hogs Haven[/url]

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[quote=SmootSmack;922895][URL="http://www.hogshaven.com/2012/6/26/3118340/revisiting-brandon-banks-2011-season-should-his-job-be-in-jeopardy"]Revisiting Brandon Banks' 2011 Season; Should His Job be in Jeopardy? - Hogs Haven[/URL][/quote]

If I'm correct that highlight film has to be from 2010 and 2011 and not just 2011.