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sadly i know that Will. My siblings taking on that mindset of no force caused the early death of my Mother for treatment as their philosophy was "we can't force her into rehab, she has to go on her own." Well they were wrong and she died bc her mind was fueled by Jim Beam and water for 25 yrs, so common sense left the debate a long time ago. Sometimes you need to intervene as the addict doesn't know right from wrong!

 

How well did that work for Lindsey? She may have behaved for a bit but in no time she was in trouble. Its the old adage you can lead a horse to water but you cant make it drink. If he were a minor there are tons of facilities you can have him "locked" into but as an adult there is not a whole lot they can do. Their best bet may to be to go all black snake moan on him and chain him up in a basement.

 

I think the point he is trying to make is that legally, they can only do so much...His father drove him to and checked him into rehab, TWICE THIS PAST WEEK...Once he is checked in, his dad cannot stay there...once he leaves, the facility cannot legally hold Johnny without a court order...

 

Goodell vows to help Oakland, San Diego teams get new venues

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ? NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell pledged Friday "to do everything possible" to help teams in Oakland and San Diego work to get new stadiums in their current markets.

"The league supports both of these teams, but we are working very hard with not only the teams but the communities to try to find a solution that works for everybody," Goodell said at his annual Super Bowl week news conference. "This has to work for the communities, and it has to work for the teams long-term."

The Rams have moved to Los Angeles from St. Louis starting in the 2016 season. The Chargers will play in San Diego in 2016, but chairman Dean Spanos has an option to join the Rams at a new stadium being built in Inglewood if the city and team can't work out a deal.

The Raiders also wanted to move to Los Angeles, but owner Mark Davis may look at other cities if the franchise can't work out a stadium deal with Oakland.

"I think it's great that Dean Spanos and his family said, 'We want to make this work in San Diego,'" Goodell said. "They have an incredibly attractive option in Los Angeles but they decided, 'We're going to go and try to make this work in San Diego,' and we will do everything we can to support that. The same's true for Mark Davis. Mark Davis has a lot of options. The league supports both of these teams, but we are working very hard with not only the teams but the communities to try to find a solution that works for everybody. This has to work for the communities and this has to work for the teams long-term."

Goodell also confirmed the Raiders and Texans will play a Monday night game on Nov. 21 in Mexico City, the first regular-season game in Mexico since 2005.

 

Manziel's troubles mount, police open criminal investigation

Johnny Manziel's troubles ? both legal and personal ? are worsening.

A scrambling quarterback who can usually wriggle his way out of a predicament, Manziel is under pressure unlike any he's felt before.

Dallas police announced Friday night they were launching a criminal investigation into a domestic violence assault complaint filed against Manziel, who was involved in an altercation last weekend during which he allegedly struck his ex-girlfriend, Colleen Crowley, several times.

On Thursday, police in Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, said they had closed their investigations into allegations involving Manziel.

The turn of events came on the same day Manziel was dropped by his agent, his father said he fears for his son's life and it was revealed that Crowley received a protective order against the former Heisman Trophy winner, preventing him from seeing her for two years.

Manziel's world appears to be crumbling.

The 23-year-old, who electrified college football just a few years ago at Texas A&M with his ability to make game-breaking plays, is a falling star. After two combustible seasons, the Cleveland Browns said earlier this week that they intend to release Manziel next month, putting his onetime promising professional career in peril.

By initiating their new investigation, Dallas police said detectives would determine what, if any, criminal charges Manziel would face. They noted it is not uncommon for victims of domestic violence to question or delay reporting an assault.

Crowley, who told police last week that Manziel was violent with her at a Dallas hotel and later while she drove with him to her apartment in Fort Worth, released a statement to television station WFAA on Friday night. Crowley said she met with domestic violence specialists at the Dallas Police Department a day earlier to describe what happened on the night of Jan. 29 and to answer questions.

"I don't know what will happen next with this case ? that'll be up to the Dallas Police Department," she said in the statement, which also asked for privacy.

It was not immediately clear if Manziel has a lawyer who could comment on the criminal investigation. The Associated Press left messages seeking comment for Manziel, his parents and a lawyer who represented the player when he was at Texas A&M.

Paul Manziel told The Dallas Morning News that his son refused to enter rehab facilities twice in the past week.

"I truly believe if they can't get him help, he won't live to see his 24th birthday," he told the newspaper.

The elder Manziel also said he tried to have his son admitted to a psychiatric and chemical dependency hospital, but he was allowed to leave despite his father telling officers he believed his son was suicidal.

Manziel entered the NFL with a party-boy reputation. He spent 73 days last winter in a Pennsylvania treatment center specializing in care for alcohol and drug dependency. The lengthy stay ? Manziel never disclosed why he was admitted ? seemed to change him and he returned to the Browns last season far more committed following a rough rookie season.

But there were more signs of trouble this past season, forcing the team to move on from a player they selected with the No. 22 overall pick in 2014.

Browns owner Jimmy Haslam told reporters on Friday that he hasn't been able to contact the quarterback.

"Johnny has not responded to us, but we'll do anything we can to help him personally and our thoughts and prayers are with Johnny and his family," Haslam told reporters in San Francisco ahead of the Super Bowl. "We're not worried about Johnny Manziel the football player, we're worried about Johnny Manziel the person, and I think that's all we need to say on the issue."

Manziel's agent, Erik Burkhardt, expressed "deep regret" in deciding to end the business relationship with a personal he considers a close friend. For Burkhardt, there was no longer any choice.

"Though I will remain a friend and Johnny supporter, and he knows I have worked tirelessly to arrange a number of professional options for him to continue to pursue, it has become painfully obvious that his future rests solely in his own hands," the agent said in a statement.

"His family and I have gone to great lengths to outline the steps we feel he must take to get his life in order. Accountability is the foundation of any relationship, and without it the function of my work is counterproductive. I truly wish the best for Johnny and sincerely hope he can, and will, find the kind of peace and happiness he deserves."

Beyond his legal issues, Manziel is also being reviewed by the NFL, which is looking into whether he violated its personal-conduct policy. League spokesman Greg Aiello said the inquiry is ongoing. It's the second time in four months the league has been forced to examine Manziel, who was accused by Crowley of striking her during a heated roadside argument near his home in Avon, Ohio.

That incident in October was disturbing.

Nothing compared to what Manziel is dealing with now.

 

well if I was Mr. Manziel I would get one or find a place with a mandatory 30 day program that once he enters he cannot leave till day 31.

 

when was the last time she was in the news? haven't seen her in the news in a very long time. I don't know if she's being good or not or just flying low, but something clicked in her head to stop this nonsense. manziel seems like he won't last the month!

 

Talking about the criticisms of Cam Newton. Shaquile O'Neal was asked directly if he thought it was about race.

*BRAVO*

 

She had multiple interventions and stays in clinics before stopping yes eventually something must have clicked in her head but it wouldn't surprise anybody if she were to be in trouble with the law again. Point being something inside her clicked before anything really worked. If it was as simple as forcing people into rehab the world would be a claner place.

 

The AP NFL Awards...

 

None of those awards come as any surprise. Would be my exact choices as well.

 

I could make an argument for Julio Jones or Antonio Brown for Offensive player of the year.

 

I guess there is a different view from different people. Cam Newton received 48 votes from a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who regularly cover the league. Fellow QBs Tom Brady, and Carson Palmer each got one vote. So, there's always somebody, lol.

I was thinking Peterson... and then said 'nah.

 

Amen to that.

 

where was Marvin Harrison? He gets the call to the Hall and isn't there?

 

Didn't Julio Jones disappear in many games this season? I remember quite a few. The Falcons started out 6-0 before going on a big time losing streak. Thats not going to get him honors. I can only remember 1 game where Brown disappeared. I might be wrong but thats the way I remember it......

 

CBS will have an article on it tomorrow if not later today.....

 

Okay you caught me I really wouldnt have thought Jones but I didnt want Brown to sound like a homer pick. Sure Brown disappeared for a couple games but that was because of Vick being in the game. Brown had a monster season as WR and I guess it will take him being the first WR to break 2000 yards to get a OPY award (sounds insane right? If Ben hadn't gotten hurt odds are he does it).

 

If Ben would have been healthy maybe he would have contended for the MVP. A lot of his Ints came after his injuries.

 

Broncos Win Super Bowl 50

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