Albert Haynesworths Brother Killed in Motorcycle Crash

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Nothing obligatory about it. I said it because that's how I feel. They've always terrified me, and they're stupid dangerous.

Not to mention that weaving through trafic on a bike at 100 MPH is beyond stupid, it's downright suicidal. It is fortunate that nobody else was killed.

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Obligatory I hate motorcycles post. Sigh.

I have only ridden on the back of motorcycles. They always scared the crap out of me though. Way too much power and speed.

[saden1]

Please, let's not blame the bike. If he's going fast and he crashes it's on him. If he is hit by someone else, it's on him too. He made the choice to ride a bike. Everyone is aware of the risk, if not it's on them.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by saden1

Please, let's not blame the bike. If he's going fast and he crashes it's on him. If he is hit by someone else, it's on him too. He made the choice to ride a bike. Everyone is aware of the risk, if not it's on them.

To you and Schneed: I never said I "hate" motorcycles. Nor did I blame the bike.

I said "eff them" because I think they're super dangerous, and they terrify me. Note in my earlier post I mentioned the kid was going 100mph. Obviously his carelessness was more the cause of his death than the bike.

Anyway, I'm not trying to turn this into a motorcycle thread.

[saden1]

Originally Posted by GMScud

To you and Schneed: I never said I "hate" motorcycles. Nor did I blame the bike.

I said "eff them" because I think they're super dangerous, and they terrify me. Note in my earlier post I mentioned the kid was going 100mph. Obviously his carelessness was more the cause of his death than the bike.

Anyway, I'm not trying to turn this into a motorcycle thread.

Too late for that. Yeah, bikes are stupid dangerous if you're going 100 mph. If you're going 60 mph and track your surroundings they're safe. I do it all the time.

[SmootSmack]

So back to Haynesworth...it's not looking like he'll play on Sunday as of right now. He's not with the team (back in Nashville). It's possible though he'll return for the game (sure Snyder will fly him up in his jet) and then head back down next week for the funeral.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So back to Haynesworth...it's not looking like he'll play on Sunday as of right now. He's not with the team (back in Nashville). It's possible though he'll return for the game (sure Snyder will fly him up in his jet) and then head back down next week for the funeral.

I just got this funny feeling Albert is gonna want to play on Sunday.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

I just got this funny feeling Albert is gonna want to play on Sunday.

why? haynesworth has never done a single thing to benefit the team (and not himself) since he's been here. why would he start now?

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

why? haynesworth has never done a single thing to benefit the team (and not himself) since he's been here. why would he start now?

First if he wants not to play its completely understandable and he shouldnt take any flak for that from anyone...hell even several weeks. Its aweful Albert has to go through losing a family member.

But I said that sometimes situations like this will shake a person to the core, and it may inspire him. Plus to keep your mind off of it. If he does play 90,000+ people at the stadium will have his back for sure.

[over the mountain]

Condolences to the friends and family, young people passing away early is always tough. its just so unexpected.

[NYCskinfan82]

RIP my condolences to AH & his fam. If you've never rode a motorbike you will never understand let it be there's nothing like it IMO.

[Schneed10]

In other words, you can be as safe as possible, but you still can't control what other idiots on the road may do. Every time you go out on the road you're at the mercy of all the other drivers around you. It makes sense to surround yourself with a machine that can protect you from said idiots.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

In other words, you can be as safe as possible, but you still can't control what other idiots on the road may do. Every time you go out on the road you're at the mercy of all the other drivers around you. It makes sense to surround yourself with a machine that can protect you from said idiots.

Getting in any vehicle is the most dangerous thing we do everyday. Yes I worry about other idoits on the road. And yes your logic to protect yourself from these people buy a safe car, hell make it a volvo. But to say someone is sad because they chose to ride a bike? That's simply lame...also to stereotype them as risk takers or bad drivers...millions enjoy them everyday safely with a helmet, they're not risk takers and in most cases just as safe as any other drivers on the road

[NYCskinfan82]

If I had to guess the thing that probably hurts AH the most is more than likely his money paid for that bike.

[FRPLG]

We do stuff every day that makes it more dangerous to live. Leaving your house is way more dangerous than staying in it. No reason to become a shut-in.