http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap20...-pouncey-i-dont-need-mental-health-evaluation
...Pouncey was asked by a reporter about the specifics of the evaluation, which comes in the wake of the Dolphins' bullying scandal.
"I have no clue, but I don't think I need that," Pouncey said, according to The Miami Herald. "I don't think I do."
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Pouncey was also asked Tuesday if he had any regrets about the events of last season. His reply: "No, not at all."
Not regretting any of the events of last year only leads me to worry further about this kid...
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You can't be sure how much of it is an immature, macho act. However, if thats all true, he's really coming across as someone who thinks that hes never wrong and cant learn from his mistakes.
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again, making a big deal over every little thing Pouncey says or does seems a bit silly to me.
- Is he performing at a high level on the field
- is he breaking any laws?
- is he harassing anyone at the moment?
who the hell cares if he is saying the right stuff. he doesn' t have to be our leader. as long as he isn't getting in trouble with the law, you'd be a complete idiot to trade him.Fishweiser, seabass0795, Larry Little and 2 others like this. -
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The NFL has basically stated that he has to go for sessions before he will be allowed to play this coming season.
While Pouncey may be a very talented football player. He also is an immature jerk who doesn't seem to care if his refusal to attend the NFL required mental evaluation process might mean he will be suspended from games this coming season. Obviously he feels it is more important to continue with his immature behavior than it is for him to do what is best for himself and the team over the long run.
Right now I hope the coaching staff and Hickey realize that Pouncey does not have what it takes to be a leader on this team and they trade him before the season begins. No matter how effective he may be as a starting center in the NFL. His behavior makes him a cancer on this team. -
The guy is a ****ing train wreck intellectually and behaviorally, and it's luck rather than merit he hasn't been suspended yet.Germanfinfan, Eop05, DPlus47 and 3 others like this. -
Will you feel differently about his behavior if his refusal to attend this NFL mandatory mental evaluation causes him to be suspended for regular season games in 2014? -
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Someone just needs to tell Mike to not speak. At all. Not even when spoken too.
And he probably DOESN'T feel he needs one, but not being smart enough to keep that to himself, rather than blurt it out like my colon does with shellfish, shows that the guy is really quite stupid. -
This mandatory counselling will be a waste of time. As with any problem the first step is admitting you have a problem and obviously Mike isn't there yet. Albert, James and Turner are all suppose to be high character guys. Hopefully they rub off on Mike.
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Wish the headlines weren't about Pouncey not feeling he needs a medical eval. That's actually the most sane part of how he answered that question. Insisting he has zero regrets about how last year went down is the insane part and that needs to be the headline (if there is a headline).
I don't know if Pouncey has serious issues or not. There are bad signs. Any time you're subpoenaed for involvement in gun running for a murderer and then you're seen out wearing hats in support of that murderer, framing his jersey in your house, etc...I mean that's not good. Put it together with his consistently rumored (more than rumored, actually) involvement with drugs (marijuana at the least), his involvement in the Martin stuff including that disturbing shower scene described by one player, and then his obstinent refusal to believe anything was wrong or even needs changing (i.e. the tweet about more rookie hazing during the draft)...you've got to let this guy's contract expire, or maybe trade him off.
Just don't end up paying him a bunch of money to burn you because nobody can ever sit there with a straight face and tell you that you couldn't have seen it coming.dirtywhiteboy, MAFishFan, daphins and 3 others like this. -
Not only that, but football is a team sport, and Pouncey's a member and starter, a really good one from a purely football standpoint, of the team. However, he continues to make selfish decisions that very well could jeopardize his playing on the team, both short and long-term. There's certainly the suspension aspect, and you have to think the NFL is watching this guy after the happenings of last year. Then, there's the team having to decide on him long-term, and as good as he is, every time he seems to open his mouth or do something publically, he just undermines himself, and likely the team's desire to extend his contract, with something inane.
Regardless of whether you think last years "bullygate" was something or nothing, the NFL absolutely thought it was something, and it is in both his team's and his own best interest to walk the straight and narrow for a while. And for all that, he can't or won't do it. On the field I really like Pouncey and think he's been the best part of our lackluster line. But man, when I think about re-signing him... somehow I keep thinking - time bomb.Unlucky 13 and Bpk like this. -
I find it somewhat strange that some of the same people who felt it was fine for the Dolphins to get rid of Marshall and Vontae Davis for character issues, don't seem to have a problem with the obvious character issues presented by Pouncey.
Perhaps he will grow up one day, but right now his behavior is no better than Marshall's or Davis's when they were with the Dolphins. In fact if Philbin's job wasn't on the line this season, I imagine he would be asking Hickey to trade Pouncey ASAP.DPlus47 likes this. -
Pouncey is a ticking time bomb, just like Incognito was. These are the kind of moments we all looked back on when the Martin/Incognito story broke. We all sat and marveled at how many excuses the team made for him, and how long his leash was for years before Martin broke down. We thought "how could they have not seen this coming?" That's exactly what's going on with Pouncey too. All the little things are eventually going to give way to a big incident. Then we'll say "why didn't they see this coming?" -
In regards to Pouncey, it isn't just one or two incidents. It has been numerous incidents, including comments which came out in the Martin incident, which makes it appear that Pouncey seems to like to indulge in more than moderate drug use.
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So… who would trade for him, is the question? Is there a coach or GM who would think nothing of this sort of stuff?
How's Seattle set for a center? I could see Pete Carroll rolling with this.Da 'Fins likes this. -
Personally....life > football. If we need scumbags to win maybe I should stop watching the sport. There is a difference between being a "dumb jock" or a guy who makes a few minor mistakes, and being an immoral POS who supports gang banging. <-- NOT THE PORN -
I don't know about anyone else but I miss the days of Tim Ruddy and Todd Wade . at least they were decent citizens . now days our players are head strong about being the center of unsavory attention . WE must be carefull because these clowns will bring down this franchise and we are not completely out of the bully gate scandal yet. the Comish is likely to say enough is enough and then we will be short handed again then next year we will end up drafting olinemen again.
I say suspend Pouncy and go out and sign two veterans as insurance policies.dolphindebby, fin13 and Da 'Fins like this. -
Personally I think Pouncey probably needs a location change at this stage of his career. Perhaps he will turn it around, much like Marshall and Davis have done since leaving the Dolphins, once he is with another team. As long as Philbin remains the HC, I don't see Pouncey's behavior changing at all as a member of the Dolphins.
I think a lot of his behavior has to do with the fact that he just doesn't have any respect for Philbin or the management of the Dolphins. He seems to figure he can say or do anything he wants and nothing will happen to him. I can't imagine for one second that a coach like Don Shula would have ever put up with a player who disrespected the team as much as Pouncey has over the past year. -
If Pouncey is guilty of anything, it's a lack of judgement and showing poor taste. He's a 24 yo kid millionaire who was being mentored by Cogs and Long. The new culture of the OLine and new coaching staff should be able to help him mature and improve as a player and person.
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You can't field a team of altar boys. Read some of the old stories about the '72 team, or the '68 Jets, or the '90's Cowboys. Since they each won a Super Bowl, we now say that boys will be boys and what they did on the field is what counts. What separates Pouncey from the way guys on those teams are thought of is about 12 wins a season.
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I think he's an idiot. He just lacks common sense.
Do the Steelers have issues with his brother like this? That's my first thought. Does the bullying scandal amplify Mike's stupidity? Like is there more of a storyline with Mike because of that?
Didn't Maurkice come out an apologize for what he did, ie the whole Free Hernandez shirt thing?
I just wonder if it's because the Steelers have better leadership, they're a better run organization, or Maurkice has injury woes that make his situation more volatile. I dunno. I'm just wondering why I don't hear about Maurkice being a complete moron every month. Maybe he is and we just don't hear about it. -
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A) Did the team not coach and/or absolutely insist that Pouncey shut the Hell up about all of this and act like a professional, or else say nothing?
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B) They did and he chose to ignore them, basically giving Philbin and Hickey the finger?
Someone is messing up big time, one way or another.DPlus47 likes this. -
This story is going to have legs. His stupid comments will carry severe consequences. There's no way he passes any mental evaluation.
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Both a lack of wisdom and arrogance beyond reason.
The reality is, most everyone has dysfunctional aspects to their life or family and for Pouncey to think he doesn't is ignorance. Especially in light of his factually chronicled boorish behavior related to Hernandez and then what came to light last year.
It's one thing to be arrogant and confident on the football field. It's another thing to have a complete lack of humility and wisdom in everyday life as Pouncey is exhibiting. It just demonstrates he is not a high character person. Unfortunate. I am not too bothered by people who want to live a bit hard off the field. That's their choice. But they should have some degree of respect for the NFL and representing both themselves, the franchise, and their teammates. He does nothing to help his teammates or the franchise with those statements. Nor himself.Unlucky 13 and DPlus47 like this. -
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Same guy who, against all any/all evidence, still thinks his bff was framed for multiple assaults, shootings and murders dating back to college? Gun trafficking notwithstanding?
No way.
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Pounce must go the PC Nazis have decided it. How dare he resist be reprogrammed according to their wishes.
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