Saints Pick 2.09 - DE Isaiah Foskey

iceshack149 · 04-29-2023, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

https://twitter.com/JeffDuncan_/stat...94266725466119

I saw this on the Twit last night and it makes me feel uncomfortable. I'd have opted out of a picture smiling with a friend who's grandpa is on life support between us. Bad optics.

That said, I'm a big Foskey fan now.

AsylumGuido · 04-29-2023, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

I saw this on the Twit last night and it makes me feel uncomfortable. I'd have opted out of a picture smiling with a friend who's grandpa is on life support between us. Bad optics.

That said, I'm a big Foskey fan now.

It probably meant a lot to grandpa. My wife is with her soon to be 96 year old mother in basically the same position right now and smiles have been what she's wanted from those that have visited her.

cmike · 04-29-2023, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

I saw this on the Twit last night and it makes me feel uncomfortable. I'd have opted out of a picture smiling with a friend who's grandpa is on life support between us. Bad optics.

That said, I'm a big Foskey fan now.

I’m with you on everything here. The only issue is the posting of it. Should be posted on the friends wall not the internet.
Not holding it against him. Probably didn’t know it was going on the web. Well, unless he posted it himself.

AsylumGuido · 04-29-2023, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by cmike

I’m with you on everything here. The only issue is the posting of it. Should be posted on the friends wall not the internet.
Not holding it against him. Probably didn’t know it was going on the web. Well, unless he posted it himself.

His friend wanted to share it and posted it. I see absolutely no issue with it. It's a really great gesture and no doubt meant a lot to his very good friend and his grandpa.

AsylumGuido · 04-29-2023, 02:08 PM

Rugby Saint II · 05-03-2023, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

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High effort player, non stop motor, production, high ceiling, great measurables, smart, studious, and healthy at a position of need. I really like it!

Crusader · 05-04-2023, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

I saw this on the Twit last night and it makes me feel uncomfortable. I'd have opted out of a picture smiling with a friend who's grandpa is on life support between us. Bad optics.

That said, I'm a big Foskey fan now.

I have to say I disagree with you about it being bad optics. What it shows me is that during what is probably on of the happiest days of his life he is still taking the time to go visit a good friend who is having a lot worse day. Said friend posts about it and I see no issue with that.

iceshack149 · 05-04-2023, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by Crusader

I have to say I disagree with you about it being bad optics. What it shows me is that during what is probably on of the happiest days of his life he is still taking the time to go visit a good friend who is having a lot worse day. Said friend posts about it and I see no issue with that.

It's a good story. I just wouldn't post a picture with a dying man that likely isn't aware of his surroundings because he's on life support.

Crusader · 05-04-2023, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

It's a good story. I just wouldn't post a picture with a dying man that likely isn't aware of his surroundings because he's on life support.

I would have had an issue if it was Foskey who posted it himself. Now it was Rask so i'm okay with it. I wouldn't have posted it myself if it was my grandfather but that is Rask's decision.

Rugby Saint II · 05-07-2023, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by iceshack149

It's a good story. I just wouldn't post a picture with a dying man that likely isn't aware of his surroundings because he's on life support.

If it gave the old man and/or his son some solace when they needed it then more power to Foskey! Support for friends at times of need when they are grieving shows empathy and support when times are tough. This type of loyalty and compassion speak volumes about the character traits the Saints value so highly and why they drafted him.

Personally, I would rather see that picture with him being supportive of a friend in need over one of him sitting in a bar with his drinking buddies.

04-29-2023, 11:01 AM	#1
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,431 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints Pick 2.09 - DE Isaiah Foskey Originally Posted by AsylumGuido https://twitter.com/JeffDuncan_/stat...94266725466119 I saw this on the Twit last night and it makes me feel uncomfortable. I'd have opted out of a picture smiling with a friend who's grandpa is on life support between us. Bad optics. That said, I'm a big Foskey fan now. SmashMouth and cmike like this.

04-29-2023, 11:18 AM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,720	Re: Saints Pick 2.09 - DE Isaiah Foskey Originally Posted by iceshack149 I saw this on the Twit last night and it makes me feel uncomfortable. I'd have opted out of a picture smiling with a friend who's grandpa is on life support between us. Bad optics. That said, I'm a big Foskey fan now. It probably meant a lot to grandpa. My wife is with her soon to be 96 year old mother in basically the same position right now and smiles have been what she's wanted from those that have visited her. Rugby Saint II likes this.

04-29-2023, 11:32 AM	#3
cmike 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gulfport Posts: 1,447	Re: Saints Pick 2.09 - DE Isaiah Foskey Originally Posted by iceshack149 I saw this on the Twit last night and it makes me feel uncomfortable. I'd have opted out of a picture smiling with a friend who's grandpa is on life support between us. Bad optics. That said, I'm a big Foskey fan now. I’m with you on everything here. The only issue is the posting of it. Should be posted on the friends wall not the internet. Not holding it against him. Probably didn’t know it was going on the web. Well, unless he posted it himself. iceshack149 likes this.

04-29-2023, 11:45 AM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,720	Re: Saints Pick 2.09 - DE Isaiah Foskey Originally Posted by cmike I’m with you on everything here. The only issue is the posting of it. Should be posted on the friends wall not the internet. Not holding it against him. Probably didn’t know it was going on the web. Well, unless he posted it himself. His friend wanted to share it and posted it. I see absolutely no issue with it. It's a really great gesture and no doubt meant a lot to his very good friend and his grandpa. Crusader and cmike like this.

04-29-2023, 02:08 PM	#5
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05-03-2023, 12:02 PM	#6
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,187	Re: Saints Pick 2.09 - DE Isaiah Foskey Originally Posted by AsylumGuido https://twitter.com/RossJacksonNOLA/...87206001053697 High effort player, non stop motor, production, high ceiling, great measurables, smart, studious, and healthy at a position of need. I really like it!

05-04-2023, 10:08 AM	#7
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,049	Re: Saints Pick 2.09 - DE Isaiah Foskey Originally Posted by iceshack149 I saw this on the Twit last night and it makes me feel uncomfortable. I'd have opted out of a picture smiling with a friend who's grandpa is on life support between us. Bad optics. That said, I'm a big Foskey fan now. I have to say I disagree with you about it being bad optics. What it shows me is that during what is probably on of the happiest days of his life he is still taking the time to go visit a good friend who is having a lot worse day. Said friend posts about it and I see no issue with that. AsylumGuido likes this.

05-04-2023, 11:22 AM	#8
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,431 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints Pick 2.09 - DE Isaiah Foskey Originally Posted by Crusader I have to say I disagree with you about it being bad optics. What it shows me is that during what is probably on of the happiest days of his life he is still taking the time to go visit a good friend who is having a lot worse day. Said friend posts about it and I see no issue with that. It's a good story. I just wouldn't post a picture with a dying man that likely isn't aware of his surroundings because he's on life support.

05-04-2023, 12:00 PM	#9
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,049	Re: Saints Pick 2.09 - DE Isaiah Foskey Originally Posted by iceshack149 It's a good story. I just wouldn't post a picture with a dying man that likely isn't aware of his surroundings because he's on life support. I would have had an issue if it was Foskey who posted it himself. Now it was Rask so i'm okay with it. I wouldn't have posted it myself if it was my grandfather but that is Rask's decision. cmike likes this.

05-07-2023, 12:43 PM	#10
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,187	Re: Saints Pick 2.09 - DE Isaiah Foskey Originally Posted by iceshack149 It's a good story. I just wouldn't post a picture with a dying man that likely isn't aware of his surroundings because he's on life support. If it gave the old man and/or his son some solace when they needed it then more power to Foskey! Support for friends at times of need when they are grieving shows empathy and support when times are tough. This type of loyalty and compassion speak volumes about the character traits the Saints value so highly and why they drafted him. Personally, I would rather see that picture with him being supportive of a friend in need over one of him sitting in a bar with his drinking buddies.