Ray McDonald cut

[Iggloo]

Looks like the Niners just released him, citing a "pattern" amid a new sexual assault probe or something...

San Francisco 49ers' Ray McDonald Released Following Latest Sexual Assault Allegation | NBC Bay Area

 

[Number7]

What a joke. They didn't even suspend him before but now they cut him. They aren't even pretending anymore lol.

What happened to his "due process?"

 

[Iggloo]

It sounds to me like they are just sick of the guy constantly being on the crime blotter, even if the accusations fizzle. He puts himself in some bad situations. He needs better company, and more to the point, the team probably realized HE was bad company for the other, more valuable players.

 

[STBR 27]

What a joke. They didn't even suspend him before but now they cut him. They aren't even pretending anymore lol.

What happened to his "due process?"

49ers are out of contention is what happened. When they were still in the hunt, yes, give him due process, but now that they are out of it, cut him and move on.

 

[Number7]

Sounds to me they thought they needed him for a playoff run and have him due process. And now that we have no shot he gets the boot. I could be wrong but if they are claiming the first incident is nothing how is this a pattern?

I am glad he's cut though.

 

[Number7]

49ers are out of contention is what happened. When they were still in the hunt, yes, give him due process, but now that they are out of it, cut him and move on.

 

[GNG]

49ers are out of contention is what happened. When they were still in the hunt, yes, give him due process, but now that they are out of it, cut him and move on.

This makes good sense.

 

[Wolverine830872]

They wanted the legal process to play out with Ray McDonald when they were still in the playoff chase. Funny that once they're eliminated that they cut his ass, no questions asked. Guess winning is more important than morals with some franchises. SMH

 

[BoBlake]

They wanted the legal process to play out with Ray McDonald when they were still in the playoff chase. Funny that once they're eliminated that they cut his ass, no questions asked. Guess winning is more important than morals with some franchises. SMH

If by "some" you mean ALL, then yes, I agree.

Edited to add: "winning and/or money"

 

[GNG]

They wanted the legal process to play out with Ray McDonald when they were still in the playoff chase. Funny that once they're eliminated that they cut his ass, no questions asked. Guess winning is more important than morals with some franchises. SMH

What was morally wrong about cutting a thug? Of course winning is the most important thing in the NFL.

 

[Sgt Brutus]

What a joke. They didn't even suspend him before but now they cut him. They aren't even pretending anymore lol.

What happened to his "due process?"

The man is a dirt bag. I at them just cutting his thug ass

 

[Iggloo]

It's not like he killed a guy like Josh Brent or anything...

 

[GNG]

It's not like he killed a guy like Josh Brent or anything...

I suppose that makes Ray a choir boy.

 

[Ricky Roma]

49ers are out of contention is what happened. When they were still in the hunt, yes, give him due process, but now that they are out of it, cut him and move on.

Nope. Apparently, the organization stood behind McDonald after the initial charges but made him aware of the consequences if a pattern were to arise....which is where they are at now.

The 49ers just cut a good football player, but apparently a pure scumbag....I applaud that decision.

 

[Sgt Brutus]

It's not like he killed a guy like Josh Brent or anything...

I still don't get how he is playing right now..

 

[packerzrule]

I may be in the minority here, but it saddens me to see this once great organization going to hell in a hand basket in such a short amount of time.

 

[BloodType49]

How soon till Seattle signs him ??

 

[Iggloo]

He's actually injured I think and not playing, but Dallas was desperate earlier for depth and brought him on. I think the cynics are right here: most teams will do anything to win. If the Niners were still in contention, they probably make up a lame excuse as to why Ray McDonald deserves to keep playing. Since they're not in contention, they can just unceremoniously cut his ass. Still, I feel no pity for the guy. He did this to himself, even if he proves innocent of these allegations.

 

[GNG]

I may be in the minority here, but it saddens me to see this once great organization going to hell in a hand basket in such a short amount of time.

I don't consider San Francisco a great organization anymore. They were great before their owner was forced out back in the 90's.

 

[BloodType49]

I may be in the minority here, but it saddens me to see this once great organization going to hell in a hand basket in such a short amount of time.

That is surprising come from a Packers fan.