http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/09/dolphins-have-spoken-with-mike-pouncey-about-twitter-use/?ocid=Yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs
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Really a stupid move. Pouncey's off the field life and interactions (from last year's support of Hernandez to the scandal to this) show him to be someone who just does not clue in socially. Nor does he represent the organization well. I will be happy when we get a new center who shows respect for the organization. Pouncey is very talented at his craft but he has shown little in the way of organizational leadership or representation of the Dolphin team and brand.
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Regardless of performance I won't be shocked if he isn't resigned unless he makes some real changes.
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“We talked with Mike and Mike understands that sometimes things can be taken out of context,” Hickey said, via ESPN.com. “What’s meant as a light-hearted comment can be taken out of context. We talked with Mike and he was good with that and understands social media is a great tool to reach our fans for the positive. But you have to make good choices with that.”
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I am really hoping Branden Albert checks this fool. I could see Juwuan James possibly doing it too. That is the only thing that will get this idiot in check. He doesn't respect these coaches and they don't seem to give a damn. It's gotta come from one of the big olinemen. He's got to be called out in front of the entire locker room. One of the players has to send a message.
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we should have brought in two more vet olinemen even if they are near the end just so we can have depth.
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I would say that with him deleting his twitter account he is starting to understand his marching orders and is getting in line. I've been very frustrated with him because he has all the potential to be a great player and a great leader. He has really failed in the latter. I love his nastiness and tenacity. IF he can learn to focus that passion towards good, towards being a leader and towards making his team better, he could be invaluable. I'm hoping he can turn a new leaf.
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You are all so sensitive lol who cares if hes immature. Hes one of the best centers in the league and as long as hes not beating his wife, committing murders or selling drugs, who cares if he supports his friend or jokes around. At the end of the day you all have no idea what goes on in an nfl locker room and how these guys perceive it. So what a bunch of middle age guys write some articles... Doesnt change how the team sees him
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This is a public perception issue. And, like it or not, those kinds of things are important. You'd think after last effing year and the season disrupting, game costing scandal over nothing, people like you and Pouncey would put on their thinking caps and big boy pants and realize this stuff matters because it can hurt the team.Starry31, DPlus47, Colorado Dolfan and 2 others like this. -
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It does hurt the team and if he doesn't foster a positive attitude among the rest of the O-linemen it will create a culture that does not foster harmony on the OL and all the great OLs have that. The reality is, Miami has taken a hit - not just in the eyes of the media but players as well and Pouncey is part of that negativity.
He needs to either grow up or we'll get a center who can do the job and be a quality human being. Pouncey is a good player. But, he's not a superstar. We can get a very good center who can replace him, imo. -
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shula_guy Well-Known Member
If you don't like his sense of humor do not read his twitter. Firing him for having a poor sense of humor is a bit much.
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Both of those things are very real possibilities.DPlus47 likes this. -
Pouncey really is low on character. How about being a mentor instead of a blood sucker. After the trouble he's been in, and tweeting that?
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shula_guy Well-Known Member
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shula_guy Well-Known Member
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When men act as boys they should get their privileges revoked and that includes any social media for foot in mouth boy:yes:
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Keeping him off Twitter is good from a P.R. perspective.
From a leadership / organizational psychology perspective... Well, I hope somebody in the front office or the coaching staff has a clue about either concept. I think we'll have to sit back and hope.