SaintRay Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 For those of you who haven't kept up with Greer, he writes a column every so often in the newspaper. He is a very deep individual with a bright mind. Most of his columns are thought-provoking, and this one is too.SRBench Warmer Bench WarmerOut of Bounds by Jabari Greer, "Untitled"03/17/12 7:59AMSubscribe to Post Flag PostJabari Greer, Special to The Times-PicayunePlease bear with me ...As a child my heart longed for the lights of the stage,And to all my dreams, life deemed them true.But while young, I suppose, that the path that I chose,Was a rockier road than I knew.My Father explained that although dreams may change,"To your heart and your two hands be true,"When the spotlight is on, you still be my son,But to others, you'll never be you.And now here i am, a man of my own,My dreams, although tried, they came true.The words of a man, called to lead me to stand,In the midst of Life's pain, lead me through.It's seemed that I've learned, although rightfully earned,That in darkness, the light shines the truth,Call it "Bounty" or blame, the world puts to shame,And convicts, what the world barely knew.See the media feeds, and puts words to their seeds,To fulfill it's own pride and it's lust,It calls a King "Thief, he's possessed by his greed,"As if what he has earned is not enough.So be careful of seeds filled with lies and deceit,Although clothed as a beacon of truth,We have souls of good men, called to Serve and Defend,NEW ORLEANS, from the forces untrue. Jabarip.s: Although some of the allegations brought before us are true. We are men of integrity that play the game the way it's meant to played ... with undeniable passion. We are all professionals, with families and a future. We play a violent game, but we NEVER intend to hurt anyone.As for some of the media's representation of our men, The Times Picayune are the good guy's (wink).nobody understands me.(New Orleans Saints defensive back Jabari Greer writes a blog for The Times-Picayune. He'll talk football, life, or just whatever is on his mind. Oh, and be ready to laugh. Jabari doesn't always take these subjects seriously. Check out his Facebook page and The Greer Foundation site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago 3.0 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 his blogs are very well written....look forward to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Man™ Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 his blogs are very well written....look forward to themDam straight they are. I remember the one about his kid that almost brought tears...good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago 3.0 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Dam straight they are. I remember the one about his kid that almost brought tears...good stuffI have that one saved. It was pretty amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chain Chomp Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Dude, Greer writes poetry? **** yes! I love his blogs, but this one and the ice tub steal the cake. Cheers to him, in the form of a haiku.For Greer is a beast ,Who I will always like,Go Saints go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Man™ Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I have that one saved. It was pretty amazingAny chance you can post it? Or provide me a link? I read it once and have wanted to read it again...maybe I'll just try and google it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethos Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Dude, Greer writes poetry? **** yes! I love his blogs, but this one and the ice tub steal the cake. Cheers to him, in the form of a haiku.For Greer is a beast ,Who I will always like,Go Saints go!If he was trying to make a haiku then his format is wrong. This bounty scandal reminds of when Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad denied that the holocaust was real. I swear not only the fans but also the players are delusional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago 3.0 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2011/10/out_of_bounds_by_jabari_greer_2.htmlhad me dying laughing the first time I read it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Man™ Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 http://www.nola.com/...ri_greer_2.htmlhad me dying laughing the first time I read itYou got kids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago 3.0 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 If he was trying to make a haiku then his format is wrong. This bounty scandal reminds of when Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad denied that the holocaust was real. I swear not only the fans but also the players are delusional.You got kids?nope...not yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb 3.0 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 http://www.nola.com/...ri_greer_2.htmlhad me dying laughing the first time I read itGood Stuff!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chain Chomp Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 If he was trying to make a haiku then his format is wrong. This bounty scandal reminds of when Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad denied that the holocaust was real. I swear not only the fans but also the players are delusional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago 3.0 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2012/01/out_of_boundsby_jabari_greer_t.htmlthis one is deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethos Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 nope...not yetNot mad. Just disturbed. Jabari needs to take a not from Greg Williams and not try to slither his way around the subject. We all know it happened and even if you weren't involved just say that I am aware of the allegations and what not and that's not what i as a player represent or something along those lines. But just don't discount the entire validity of what happened? THAT'S CRAZY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago 3.0 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Not mad. Just disturbed. Jabari needs to take a not from Greg Williams and not try to slither his way around the subject. We all know it happened and even if you weren't involved just say that I am aware of the allegations and what not and that's not what i as a player represent or something along those lines. But just don't discount the entire validity of what happened? THAT'S CRAZY!why are you so outraged and yet opposing players don't even think it is an issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Do Itch Big Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Wtf did I just read? I'm functioning on two hours of sleep in 2 days so maybe that's why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethos Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 why are you so outraged and yet opposing players don't even think it is an issue?I don't think i'd give a crap if i got paid millions of $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chain Chomp Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Not mad. Just disturbed. Jabari needs to take a not from Greg Williams and not try to slither his way around the subject. We all know it happened and even if you weren't involved just say that I am aware of the allegations and what not and that's not what i as a player represent or something along those lines. But just don't discount the entire validity of what happened? THAT'S CRAZY!Whoa, chill. I'm sure no one is just blowing this whole thing off, but Greer has been writing these blogs for a while now and he's always one with a sense of humor. He even admits to being guilty for the bounty issue, but says he never intended to hurt anyone. He's just trying to give the fans a small laugh, that's all. I'm sure he's taking this as seriously as everyone else or he would have denied having any involvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethos Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Whoa, chill. I'm sure no one is just blowing this whole thing off, but Greer has been writing these blogs for a while now and he's always one with a sense of humor. He even admits to being guilty for the bounty issue, but says he never intended to hurt anyone. He's just trying to give the fans a small laugh, that's all. I'm sure he's taking this as seriously as everyone else or he would have denied having any involvement.Yea Greer's a smart dude and I respect him as a player and maybe it's just me but I don't see the humor? I'm chllio right now........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chain Chomp Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Yea Greer's a smart dude and I respect him as a player and maybe it's just me but I don't see the humor? I'm chllio right now........Lol! Yea, I see what you mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago 3.0 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 (edited) I don't think i'd give a crap if i got paid millions of $$$.i said OPPOSING players Edited March 17, 2012 by Dago 3.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevo Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 If he was trying to make a haiku then his format is wrong. This bounty scandal reminds of when Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad denied that the holocaust was real. I swear not only the fans but also the players are delusional.He wasn't making a haiku,genius...she was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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