Dez Bryant Question.

[BestBIrish47]

Dez Bryant was reportedly asked by Miami Dolphin GM Jeff Ireland if his mom was a prostitue before the draft. Thoughts?

 

[GEORGIA DOMER]

maybe he needed a lady of the night? but seriously that is a lot of money to throw down the drain if the kid is going to come with that kind of baggage. i am a dallas fan so i really hope not. cant hurt to ask. i also love jerry sticking to his drunken words about timmy lol

 

[TDHeysus]

I think its insulting.

 

[GEORGIA DOMER]

i am sure his agent had him prepared for all of that considering his back ground. he handled himself very well. now go out and show the dolphins what the could have had

 

[Steve]

Moved to 'Professional Teams'.

 

[GO IRISH!!!]

Could the inquiry have been phrased better? Absolutely. However, his mother did do some time for selling crack, so there was a history of criminal activity. I think he could have been much more tactful in his approach especially since the crime had not been committed for quite some time as I understand.

On the other hand, these teams do quite an extensive background check. I lived next door to a guy that played for the Kansas City Chiefs for 7 years and he said even back in his days, they talked to people in his life that he had no idea how they reached them. They talked to friends of friends of his to get as much background info on the character of their prospective players.

Maybe someone in Dez's life dropped a dime on his mom and some alleged activities she may or may not have been involved in. True or not, people might have said things. The GM should have phrased it better, but I think the intent behind the questioning is warranted.

 

[BestBIrish47]

If I am paying an employee 40 million dollars, I would want to know how many times he shat himself as a toddler...that is alot of scratch.

 

[ACamp1900]

If I am paying an employee 40 million dollars, I would want to know how many times he shat himself as a toddler...that is alot of scratch.

this.

 

[military_irish]

If I am paying an employee 40 million dollars, I would want to know how many times he shat himself as a toddler...that is alot of scratch.

i was tryin to think of a way to say it, but this seems good enough.

 

[Riddickulous]

I don't think it's appropriate to ask someone that at a job interview.

 

[DirtySecret]

If I am paying an employee 40 million dollars, I would want to know how many times he shat himself as a toddler...that is alot of scratch.

What does 40 million have to with his mother? You can't judge his character off of what his mother did when he was a child. There is a certian secret code of ethics and questions you don't ask a person. That's one of them! Obviously his character and moral compass is set pretty well to battle through his hardship, to go to college, and get a degree while playing D1 football..

It was a tasteless question to ask don't matter how much money is involve..

 

[BestBIrish47]

Hey Dirty...he was suspended FROM HIS COLLEGE TEAM for Lying to the NCAA....he didn't graduate.... so there are reasons to ask about his character. Would you pay an employee a top wage, after he was suspended from his previous job, without questioning his character/background?

 

[BestBIrish47]

See also: Tank Johnson, Ben Rothlesberger, Pac Man jones, Mike Vick, Santonio Holmes ETC...this were all big money guys that had previous issues. I think It is SMART business to ask important questions about his values...his Up bringing, his relationship with women (his mom) etc. I agree the Dolphins GM could have been more discreet with how he asked the question...but he is paid to protect the Franchise investment, and the League Image

 

[DirtySecret]

Hey Dirty...he was suspended FROM HIS COLLEGE TEAM for Lying to the NCAA....he didn't graduate.... so there are reasons to ask about his character. Would you pay an employee a top wage, after he was suspended from his previous job, without questioning his character/background?

So you'd ask a black male in an interview if he grew up with his dad or does even know who his dad is?
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There are plenty of NFL stars that have far wrost character problems then Dez Bryant. Do you want to go down that road?

 

[BestBIrish47]

If my own job depended on his stability and probablity to get into trouble....HELL YES! You would rather someone making a 40million dollar investment in a person, not to ask because it is a tough question? I think the question itself was worded wrong, but the Root Cause of the question is totally valid.

 

[BestBIrish47]

I don't give a shit what color he is.... if there is smoke...there is normally fire.... Race shouldn't be a factor at all.

 

[TerryTate]

The fact of the matter is that Dez is becoming part of a "Brand." The local media would definitely have dug this stuff up and tried to make a big story out of it. All the GM was trying to do was ensure the integrity of the Dolphin brand. He could have done it a more tactful way, but who knows what was really asked. Obviously the Cowboys have/had worse issues, and they are willing to spend the $40MM to get him on the field.

 

[BestBIrish47]

The fact of the matter is that Dez is becoming part of a "Brand." The local media would definitely have dug this stuff up and tried to make a big story out of it. All the GM was trying to do was ensure the integrity of the Dolphin brand. He could have done it a more tactful way, but who knows what was really asked. Obviously the Cowboys have/had worse issues, and they are willing to spend the $40MM to get him on the field.

I couldn't agree more... it is all Business....the guy that wore 88 in Dallas before Dez had/Has he own issues...LOL..

 

[DirtySecret]

If my own job depended on his stability and probablity to get into trouble....HELL YES! You would rather someone making a 40million dollar investment in a person, not to ask because it is a tough question? I think the question itself was worded wrong, but the Root Cause of the question is totally valid.

It's wasn't a tough question. It's a code of ethics! You wouldn't walk up to a guy serving life in the penitentiary and ask him what did he do to get locked up. Some questions you just don't ask in life. That's the point I'm trying to get across.

His mother being a so called prostitute has no bearing on his character. You'd only ask a question like that to see if you can a reaction out of him, thus being provoking and temping him to not send you home to your wife having to explain why your face looks like ground beef.

 

[BestBIrish47]

It's business dirty... businesses check credit scores of employees, drug test, poly graph etc... to pre screen employees. We aren't talking about working the grill at Burger King here.

 

[DirtySecret]

It's business dirty... businesses check credit scores of employees, drug test, poly graph etc... to pre screen employees. We aren't talking about working the grill at Burger King here.

I'm pretty sure Mike Anello didn't get ask a ridiculous question like that when interviewing for jobs.

 

[BestBIrish47]

Last word!

 

[BestBIrish47]

That is because Mike Anello doesn't have to interview for jobs....jobs interview for him!

 

[DirtySecret]

Last word!

When someone asks you if your mom is a prostitute, how is that not disrespectful? I'd be curious to see if Adrian Peterson was asked questions about his family's past. He is a proven example of someone who had a tough background..

That is because Mike Anello doesn't have to interview for jobs....jobs interview for him!

Translation: I'm just beating around the bush because I can't really answer this question.


The fact is Dez is NOT his mother, and if that's the case a whole lot of Americans shouldn't be in the positions they hold, looking at their parents and their deeds in life!!! That's point blank and period!!

 

[BestBIrish47]

Really?

 

[BestBIrish47]

Translation: You clearly don't think Dez's Crack selling mother and absent father Could negatively impact him later in life. Hopefully it doens't and he doesn't get into any trouble....like get suspended when his college team needs him.....oh...wait...that already happened. I clearly made my point, if you apply for a BIG JOB... you WILL get asked uncomfortable questions.... this is fact, I am not saying he should have been happy about the question, or even answered it. The NFL isn't a normal job, it is big business with one of the most productive commisioners, in recent memory, with holding players accountable. If I am drafting a player, with my first round pick, and I am going to pay him the amount of money his draft position demands, I am going to make sure of all possiblities that could occur. Bottom Line...

 

[TDHeysus]

Hey Dirty...he was suspended FROM HIS COLLEGE TEAM for Lying to the NCAA....he didn't graduate.... so there are reasons to ask about his character. Would you pay an employee a top wage, after he was suspended from his previous job, without questioning his character/background?

the way you put it, it sounds like this is a bad kid.

"I made a mistake; I wish I hadn't," Bryant told ESPNDallas.com in a video interview."

Jemele Hill from ESPN:
"I get that panic isn't a good excuse for lying to the authorities, but as far as anyone knows, that was Bryant's only wrongdoing. It turns out his meeting with Sanders wasn't an NCAA violation, so Bryant was punished over a rule he never broke. "

from:
The NCAA's decision to suspend Dez Bryant seems more out of ego than justice. - ESPN

See also: Tank Johnson, Ben Rothlesberger, Pac Man jones, Mike Vick, Santonio Holmes ETC...this were all big money guys that had previous issues. I think It is SMART business to ask important questions about his values...his Up bringing, his relationship with women (his mom) etc. I agree the Dolphins GM could have been more discreet with how he asked the question...but he is paid to protect the Franchise investment, and the League Image

I agree as an employer you should do your due diligence and ask all the appropriate questions. Asking about an applicants values, upbringing, relationships w/women (mother) is completely valid. But nowhere in that line of questioning is his parents occupation, past or present, relevent information - or appropriate.

the more I think about it, relationships w/women is a valid question (you may have to work with women in the workplace) But unless your mother is in the workplace, I cant think of ANY reason why ANY questions about your mother would be valid.

Imagine this scenario:
Employer: "Do you get along with your mother?"
Applicant: "She passed away when I was 6."

 

[GEORGIA DOMER]

When someone asks you if your mom is a prostitute, how is that not disrespectful? I'd be curious to see if Adrian Peterson was asked questions about his family's past. He is a proven example of someone who had a tough background..

Here is the thing he asked if his mom was a prostitute. He did not call his mom a prostitute. And if i am not mistaken dez's mom will be living with him. what kind of people are going to be in and out of a house that dez is going to pay for. what will they leave laying around?(crack,coke,firearms,etc) You have to check into these things. Brian Billick said u only get 15 min in the interview. So u might have to dig hard in some cases. How would u feel if worse case senerio your NFL team drafted him(mine did) and within 2 years say he is locked up for illegal gun possesion. say someone called his mother a prostitute in this mans living room and there was a altercation. now he has a gun on him for protection. this is a buisness first.

 

[DirtySecret]

Translation: You clearly don't think Dez's Crack selling mother and absent father Could negatively impact him later in life. Hopefully it doens't and he doesn't get into any trouble....like get suspended when his college team needs him.....oh...wait...that already happened. I clearly made my point, if you apply for a BIG JOB... you WILL get asked uncomfortable questions.... this is fact, I am not saying he should have been happy about the question, or even answered it. The NFL isn't a normal job, it is big business with one of the most productive commisioners, in recent memory, with holding players accountable. If I am drafting a player, with my first round pick, and I am going to pay him the amount of money his draft position demands, I am going to make sure of all possiblities that could occur. Bottom Line...

No because it would already impact him. Obviously the kid had some guidance in life. Looking back on it did Dez not handle it in a good manner when ask that question? So obviously he doesn't have character issues. Jeff is drafting Dez, not his family. Everybody has one person their family they aren't proud of, should that reflect back on you? I wonder if Dez was white would Jeff Ireland ask that same question..

 

[FrankMA]

Jeff is drafting Dez, not his family. Everybody has one person their family they aren't proud of, should that reflect back on you? I wonder if Dez was white would Jeff Ireland ask that same question..

I think questions about family are legitimate because it is a proven fact that family background does affect character in many cases and $40 million is a big investment. That being said, it is also true that many people overcome bad family situations and do very well. I guess the questions asked and the answers given would help determine if someone will rise above bad family backgrounds and suceed.