The whole thing is worth your time, but some highlights include Cooley talking about the NFL's often bizarre practice of fining players for uniform violations, Cooley's belief that Donovan McNabb's blog is badly written, and Cooley ripping people who post embarrassing photos of celebrities on the Internet.
Cooley on fines:
I think the NFL uniform rule is much too stringent. Guys are now being fined in the third and fourth quarters for their jerseys being untucked. Assessing a $5,000 fine for a untucked jersey is ignorant. When the thing gets yanked out of the pants it just looks like the guy is playing harder. The NFL is also fining for other minuscule things, like socks not being pulled up enough and hand towels being two inches too long. Obviously, the NFL has to keep things within reason, but insignificant uniform infractions do not affect the integrity of the game.Cooley on fans with cameras:
I think if athletes/celebs are out having a good time, I don't think fans should try to take advantage of them by sneaking photos online. Cell phone cameras are out of control right now. Just shake hands and say hello. Oh, and I know that if someone tries to video me taking a piss again, I'm not going to hesitate to punch them square in the face.Cooley on writing:
I think athletes are usually terrible writers. "Cough! Donovan McNabb!" To be honest, most of the time I can't stand to read anything football players write -- sorry Matt Birk. Now after stopping for a minute, I'm pretty concerned about what I've put together.Cooley need not be concerned. This week's MMQB is great.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
7-13-2009 @ 11:13AM
Adam said...
Cooooooooooooooooley
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7-13-2009 @ 2:36PM
Mr.G said...
...is a douchebag.
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7-13-2009 @ 7:40PM
clanlindsaysct said...
i like this guy,he is right on the money
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7-14-2009 @ 4:31AM
Steve said...
Cooley is one of the nicer guys in the league and no im not just saying this because im a Skins fan..You never read anything bad about this guy..just look at the way he conducts himself in interviews..Future Redskin legend thats for sure..Go COOLEY have a great 09/10 season..Best Regards Steve Dublin Ireland
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7-14-2009 @ 7:44AM
joshuajfenn said...
Koch...
You're a stereotypical racist... that's an IGNORANT comment.
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7-14-2009 @ 9:07AM
Sean said...
Racist? wow, I am sick of hearing that! One can say nothing without being a racist, unless it is a black person speaking of a white person. Then it is ok. You are the one displaying your racism. How did you get that from Cooley's article unless color is foremost on your mind? Your a bigot, not Cooley!
7-14-2009 @ 7:45AM
pizzaman7 said...
Who really cares what this over paid baby thinks? I was glad to read that the NFL is so strict on the dress code. Its about time. Now get rid of the stupid looking dew rags and make them keep their helmets on unless they are on the sidelines.They are being paid massive money to play a game and represent their team and they should be held to their resposibility.If they don't like the rules, Mickey D's is accepting applications, but they are pretty full with uneducated minority's that didn't apply themselves in school.Look in the mirror Mr. Cooley and say,"Would you like Fries with that order"?It won't be long with your attitude.
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7-14-2009 @ 8:07AM
Clayton H. Payne said...
First off sir, they do have to keep their helmets on while on the field. If they take off their helmets while on the field other than for an injury their team gets penalized. This is the Emmitt Smith rule, research before you say your opinon. Second, as far as the dew rags are concerned, the NFL makes money off of them so as long as money is to be made they will allow them. I guess you are uneducated pizzaman7. Now go deliver a pizza.
7-14-2009 @ 8:37AM
shauna said...
No matter where you work there are rules/regulations. That doesn't mean that the employees can't voice their opinions about the rules and try to change them for the better. You apparently just don't like Chris Cooley. I liked his article, and thought he was right on the money. The NFL does overreact to many insignificant things. Good Gravy! By the 4th quarter I would think all the players have much more to be concerned about than whether their socks are an inch below their knees.
8-10-2009 @ 8:13PM
#1 Cooleyfan said...
People Need to show Chris Cooley a lot more respct then they do.
7-14-2009 @ 7:52AM
tokleywhit said...
Good entertaining article.
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7-14-2009 @ 8:06AM
bearjpd said...
Cooley...shut up. The fans pay your salary. You come charging $5K for shaking hands at nightclub's. Who would want you picture anyway.......
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7-14-2009 @ 8:15AM
Wish Belkin said...
"Chris Cooley Rips..........."
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From the headline, one would expect a self serving rant.
This was a collection of reasonable observations.
What has become of journalism?
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7-14-2009 @ 8:25AM
MoodyJudy luvyou said...
Dude, you are a racist! I fully expected not to like what I was about to read by this guy, but it all turned out very reasonable. He said nothing to indicate he was unappreciative of what he has in life, it only reflected on everyday normal stuff and his take on it. Your "minority" crack though very much showed your ignorance and unappreciation. You're the one who needs to check yourself. Pete Reeves Altoona, PA
Oh yeah and the Skins suck; GO STEELERS:)
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8-24-2009 @ 10:40AM
Coprogirl said...
Skins didn't suck near as much as the Steelers on Saturday, did they?
7-14-2009 @ 8:36AM
Jeff Hosford said...
The limelight comes with the territory. I will be MORE than happy to switch places with him and his money and fame and he can have my life. I can assure you that if you want to take my picture while i'm pissing, go for it. I will not hit you, but shake your hand. After you wash it, of coarse.
GO STEELERS!!!
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7-14-2009 @ 8:46AM
chimera said...
WHAT A STUPID THINGS TO FINE PLAYERS FOR. TALK ABOUT BEING ANAL!! ITS LIKE THEY ARE GIVING THEM WITH ONE HAND AND TAKING AWAY WITH THE OTHER. NO ONE CARES ABOUT THEIR SOCKS,JERSEYS BEING TUCKED IN, NOR ABOUT THEIR TOWELS. NFL SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THEIRSELVES. LET THEM HALL THEIR ASSES DOWN ON THE FIELD AND SEE WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE AFTER BEING, PUSHED, PULLED, KNOCKED ON GROUND,AND HIT SO HARD THEY GET SOMETIMES THAT THE AIR GETS SNATCHED OUT THEIR LUNGS. I DO AGREE ABOUT THE FANS WITH CAMERAS. THESE FANS ARE WAY OUT OF CONTROL. NOT ONLY THEM, THE CAMERA PEOPLE WHO ARE FILMING THE GAME ARE SO CLOSE TO THE SIDE LINES NO WONDER THEY GET PLOWED INTO. ITS NOT ONLY FOOTBALL ITS BASKETBALL TOO. ONE OF THESE DAYS ONE OF THESE PLAYERS ARE GONNA GET SERIOUSLY HURT RUNNING INTO THESE CAMERA MEN AND THEIR EQUIPMENT. I AM SURPRISED NO ONE HAS THOUGHT ABOUT THAT. WHAT ARE THEY GONNA WAIT,UNTIL A PLAYER GETS HURT. IT WILL BE TOO LATE THEN. LET THE PLAYERS DO THEIR JOBS AND STOP WITH THE PETTY FINES.
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7-14-2009 @ 1:17PM
R L Baker said...
Wait till a player gets hurt! What about the cameraman? And lets not forget the camera. After all the player is wearing protection.
7-14-2009 @ 8:56AM
rangerboywv said...
Cooley shouldn't mind someone trying to take a picture of him trying to piss since he already posted a pic of his pecker on his blog himself....dork....Go STEELERS!!!!!
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7-14-2009 @ 8:56AM
Tahoe Baby! said...
Cooley is a total no class stupid jerk. Sure, complain about fans, who pay for his total lifestyle. Otherwise, he'd be working at the car wash. And to top it off, he complains about fans taking pictures when he himself put a picture of his penis on his website, along with showing a page of the Redskins confidential playbook! Like how could he not know he was exposed. He's got talent but everything that comes out of his mouth is crude and rubbish and since he's such an ingrate who obviously hates fans being fans, I hope he ends up on the IR and then gets cut.
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