http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/11/25/source-stedman-bailey-has-been-shot/
NOT life-threatening; Stedman will undergo surgery in the morning.
NOT life-threatening; Stedman will undergo surgery in the morning.
Stedman rumors true - shot but NOT life-threatening
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What is going on with him? Second suspension in two years, now this. Is it who he is hanging with? Or just random act of violence? Hate to hear this. Hope for a speedy and safe recovery.
SI says critical but stable.
http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/25/st-louis-rams-stedman-bailey-shot-status-update
http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/11/25/st-louis-rams-stedman-bailey-shot-status-update
And it's a dirty shame so many of these kids don't realize that until it's too late.....let's all hope this isn't the case with young Stedman.
Everybody might want to be careful about assuming why this happened.
Sean Taylor of the Washinton Redskins was murdered for no other reason than he had a lot of $$$$$ and the crooks wanted to rob him. Could very well be the same thing here. The media made that Taylor story out to be that he was involved in something or with the wrong people. Never heard a retraction or apology out of the espn talking heads either.
As for Stedmans suspensions for drug tests, he should realize he basically has set fire to at least $250,000 actual cash in his pocket. Hard to ever get it back.
Sean Taylor of the Washinton Redskins was murdered for no other reason than he had a lot of $$$$$ and the crooks wanted to rob him. Could very well be the same thing here. The media made that Taylor story out to be that he was involved in something or with the wrong people. Never heard a retraction or apology out of the espn talking heads either.
As for Stedmans suspensions for drug tests, he should realize he basically has set fire to at least $250,000 actual cash in his pocket. Hard to ever get it back.
I agree, the man has just been shot and there is no need to jump to conclusions.
The incident happened before 9:00 PM and he was a passenger in someone else's car (reportedly a relative). Two little kids were also in the car, so it doesn't sound as if he was out looking for trouble. It probably wasn't random, but there is nothing known to suggest Stedman was involved with or even had knowledge of whatever might have precipitated the shooting.
It's easy to say, "well, he shouldn't be in the hood," but if that is where he has family being there doesn't mean anything more than that.
I'd venture most people who smoke marijuana go about the same routine, everyday activities as those who don't, and when something bad happens to someone who smokes, it's really no more likely it has anything to do with smoking marijuana than it has to do with drinking a beer.
The incident happened before 9:00 PM and he was a passenger in someone else's car (reportedly a relative). Two little kids were also in the car, so it doesn't sound as if he was out looking for trouble. It probably wasn't random, but there is nothing known to suggest Stedman was involved with or even had knowledge of whatever might have precipitated the shooting.
It's easy to say, "well, he shouldn't be in the hood," but if that is where he has family being there doesn't mean anything more than that.
I'd venture most people who smoke marijuana go about the same routine, everyday activities as those who don't, and when something bad happens to someone who smokes, it's really no more likely it has anything to do with smoking marijuana than it has to do with drinking a beer.
If I were out purchasing marijuana (NOT saying that's what happened here), which is still illegal in a good many places , I think I'm putting myself in a more at risk situation than if I were out grabbing a six pack.....just sayin...
Hopefully Stedman can have a speedy and full recovery....
If you're not saying that's what happened why are you "just saying."
First, there is nothing reported to suggest they were buying marijuana when the shooting occurred. Second, as the shooters pulled up in another car and just started shooting it would not seem likely the shooters had anything to do with whatever reason they were in front of that house. It seems more likely that's just where the shooters found them.
If that's the case, then, yes, it just as easily could have happened if they stopped to buy a six pack around the corner from the scene, because the shooting does not appear to be related to what they were doing at that particular moment.
It would seem more likely, the shooters were targeting the driver of the car because of something that had happened before that very well might not have involved Stedman at all. That could be just about anything. Maybe it was somehow drug related but it also could have been over a woman, a previous fight, some "disrespecting," or it even could have been mistaken identity.
Huge numbers of men that age smoke marijuana, huge numbers of older men smoked marijuana when they were that age, plenty of older men smoke marijuana now. Just because they smoke or smoked marijuana does not mean they only leave their homes to buy marijuana.
First, there is nothing reported to suggest they were buying marijuana when the shooting occurred. Second, as the shooters pulled up in another car and just started shooting it would not seem likely the shooters had anything to do with whatever reason they were in front of that house. It seems more likely that's just where the shooters found them.
If that's the case, then, yes, it just as easily could have happened if they stopped to buy a six pack around the corner from the scene, because the shooting does not appear to be related to what they were doing at that particular moment.
It would seem more likely, the shooters were targeting the driver of the car because of something that had happened before that very well might not have involved Stedman at all. That could be just about anything. Maybe it was somehow drug related but it also could have been over a woman, a previous fight, some "disrespecting," or it even could have been mistaken identity.
Huge numbers of men that age smoke marijuana, huge numbers of older men smoked marijuana when they were that age, plenty of older men smoke marijuana now. Just because they smoke or smoked marijuana does not mean they only leave their homes to buy marijuana.
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LMD, I hear you. How many people have been killed because someone had/wanted "just one more beer/six pack?" Way more than have been killed by someone who wanted "one more toke."
Not a "smoker" myself, except for a good Cuban, but I fail to see the difference between a beer and a joint enjoyed by and adult of legal age.
I think you see my point. Ok, off the soap box.
Not a "smoker" myself, except for a good Cuban, but I fail to see the difference between a beer and a joint enjoyed by and adult of legal age.
I think you see my point. Ok, off the soap box.
Ah, I don't even want to get in that debate now. My point is really just that there is currently no evidence whatsoever that he wasn't just an innocent victim here. Assuming he must have been scoring drugs or he wouldn't have been shot is not a conclusion that flows from the fact he tested positive for marijuana weeks ago.
In fact, one would think that smoking marijuana right now is one of the last things he would do with his career at stake.
In fact, one would think that smoking marijuana right now is one of the last things he would do with his career at stake.
I see some parallels starting to unfold with Stedman as they had with Chris Henry, I really hope things turn around for him after two suspensions. I honestly hope this was nothing more than being in the wrong place at the wrong time and by miracle gets back into playing in the league. It might be a couple of seasons before we see any potential return. Will be very curious what the investigation finally reveals though.
Let's stick with the basics.
A great former Mountaineer is battling for his life.
Five people, including two children, are a car waiting to pick up their cousin at Miami Gardens at 8:30 p.m. Who among us hasn't done that? More than 100,000 people live there and a majority are African-Americans. In our history we have clustered African-American neighborhoods, in part because we are all more comfortable with those similar to us. In West Virginia, the Polish and Italians tended to live next to each other in Monongah. We've all heard of Little Italys and Chinatowns. It's part of human nature to gather with those most like us. For better or for worse.
Two guys in another car pull up alongside them at a traffic light, which is red, and start firing away.
Stedman is on suspension for marijuana, which is legal in several states now, Adderal, which is used to abuse drugs.
That's all we know at the moment. I say we wait till this plays out, as it always does.
Again: A Mountaineer who gave us great games is battling for his life. That's No. 1 at the moment.
I'll let authorities figure the rest out.
A great former Mountaineer is battling for his life.
Five people, including two children, are a car waiting to pick up their cousin at Miami Gardens at 8:30 p.m. Who among us hasn't done that? More than 100,000 people live there and a majority are African-Americans. In our history we have clustered African-American neighborhoods, in part because we are all more comfortable with those similar to us. In West Virginia, the Polish and Italians tended to live next to each other in Monongah. We've all heard of Little Italys and Chinatowns. It's part of human nature to gather with those most like us. For better or for worse.
Two guys in another car pull up alongside them at a traffic light, which is red, and start firing away.
Stedman is on suspension for marijuana, which is legal in several states now, Adderal, which is used to abuse drugs.
That's all we know at the moment. I say we wait till this plays out, as it always does.
Again: A Mountaineer who gave us great games is battling for his life. That's No. 1 at the moment.
I'll let authorities figure the rest out.
Stedman
Bill Clinton liked Cubans. But, when asked what the disposition of young Elian Gonzalez should be, he plead the 5th. He went to to say that the last time he suggested what a person should do with a Cuban he almost got impeached.
Bill Clinton liked Cubans. But, when asked what the disposition of young Elian Gonzalez should be, he plead the 5th. He went to to say that the last time he suggested what a person should do with a Cuban he almost got impeached.
Go back and review this statement here please...then maybe you'll get the drift of 'just sayin'...let's get real...you brought up the Mary Jane...not I...
Do they ask for ID when folks purchase the marijuana? Can I use a credit or debit card?....just wondering. ...
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