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Gerry Fraley, Cowboys beat writer for The Dallas Morning News and SportsDayDFW.com answered readers questions in a chat Monday. Some excerpts:
On his thoughts on Tashard Choice, the runner:
Tashard Choice is a much more instinctive runner than Felix Jones or Marion Barber. Jerry Jones mentioned last week that Choice runs with some of the same style as Emmitt Smith. That is not a reach. Choice is no Smith, but Choice has the ability to make tacklers miss and get something out of nothing.
On if Tashard Choice should not have asked for Michael Vick's autograph:
What Choice did was wrong in so many ways. For starters, it tells me that while the offense was on the sideline getting ready for what it hoped would be one more shot, Choice's mind was elsewhere. he was thinking about having the pen to get the Vick autograph.
Plus, I dislike the buddy-buddy stuff immediately after games. At least act like it hurts to lose.
I can tell you that baseball players such as Bob Gibson and Frank Robinson never would have done that. If they saw a teammate fraternizing in any way, they aired him out. This team needs more of that.
On if, in view of Michael Vick's status among players, if Tashard Choice's request made more sense:
Cannot answer how athletes view Vick, but he could be the Pope and that would not excuse what Choice did. The man just beat you. Do not immediately fawn over him. This is supposed to be a competiive sport matching highly competitive men. Do not act like you're leaving the office picnic.
On what is acceptable for players to do after a game:
I'm not saying there has to be a post-game rumble, as was the case with Pittsburgh-Cincinnati on Sunday. Just act like it bothers you to lose, even if it does not. At least keep up the appearances.
On if the media is over-reacting to the autograph request:
If you're happy with players who spend the final minutes of a loss making sure they have a pen in hand to get an autograph from someone who just beat him, I guess he did nothing wrong.
On if Michael Vick's comeback makes him an important player for others to talk to:
It's America. We're all deserving a second chance.
That said, I still find what the man did to be reprehensible. He paid his debt to society and is free to pursue his profession, but that does not mean he should be embraced because he can throw and run with a football.
On if he does not like Tashard Choice:
I like Tashard Choice. He's an engaging person.
That said, his autograph request was ill-timed. Get a clubhouse worker to do it.
Gerry Fraley, Cowboys beat writer for The Dallas Morning News and SportsDayDFW.com answered readers questions in a chat Monday. Some excerpts:
On his thoughts on Tashard Choice, the runner:
Tashard Choice is a much more instinctive runner than Felix Jones or Marion Barber. Jerry Jones mentioned last week that Choice runs with some of the same style as Emmitt Smith. That is not a reach. Choice is no Smith, but Choice has the ability to make tacklers miss and get something out of nothing.
On if Tashard Choice should not have asked for Michael Vick's autograph:
What Choice did was wrong in so many ways. For starters, it tells me that while the offense was on the sideline getting ready for what it hoped would be one more shot, Choice's mind was elsewhere. he was thinking about having the pen to get the Vick autograph.
Plus, I dislike the buddy-buddy stuff immediately after games. At least act like it hurts to lose.
I can tell you that baseball players such as Bob Gibson and Frank Robinson never would have done that. If they saw a teammate fraternizing in any way, they aired him out. This team needs more of that.
On if, in view of Michael Vick's status among players, if Tashard Choice's request made more sense:
Cannot answer how athletes view Vick, but he could be the Pope and that would not excuse what Choice did. The man just beat you. Do not immediately fawn over him. This is supposed to be a competiive sport matching highly competitive men. Do not act like you're leaving the office picnic.
On what is acceptable for players to do after a game:
I'm not saying there has to be a post-game rumble, as was the case with Pittsburgh-Cincinnati on Sunday. Just act like it bothers you to lose, even if it does not. At least keep up the appearances.
On if the media is over-reacting to the autograph request:
If you're happy with players who spend the final minutes of a loss making sure they have a pen in hand to get an autograph from someone who just beat him, I guess he did nothing wrong.
On if Michael Vick's comeback makes him an important player for others to talk to:
It's America. We're all deserving a second chance.
That said, I still find what the man did to be reprehensible. He paid his debt to society and is free to pursue his profession, but that does not mean he should be embraced because he can throw and run with a football.
On if he does not like Tashard Choice:
I like Tashard Choice. He's an engaging person.
That said, his autograph request was ill-timed. Get a clubhouse worker to do it.
