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CJ Gardner-Johnson Changes Name
this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; I guess I'm just wondering why anyone cares......
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08-10-2020, 02:05 PM
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Re: CJ Gardner-Johnson Changes Name
Originally Posted by saintfan
Wondering the same thing.
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08-10-2020, 07:05 PM
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Re: CJ Gardner-Johnson Changes Name
Originally Posted by saintfan
Scan past forty years of NFL as social media has evolved, there're instances where a player's side gig became a distraction to his team role; as this team, at least on paper, is so close, some recognize those flags...
First recognized this phenomena in professional and big college sports when following Celtics' Larry Bird and he would warn teammates, younger players to be wary of the Big Mo(ney)... |
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08-10-2020, 08:29 PM
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Re: CJ Gardner-Johnson Changes Name
Originally Posted by jeanpierre
Well you mean his Rap career. My apologies. I hadn't even seen the whole thread. So I went back to the OP and I see what he said about it. All I would say to the man is "you be you".
Meh. Is he a good Rapper? |
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08-10-2020, 11:01 PM
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Re: CJ Gardner-Johnson Changes Name
Originally Posted by saintfan
No doubt. But becoming an NFL player, especially one with a promising career, so much has to go right - good health, favorable system, playing time - His focus should be on that tract at this time...
If I were a veteran player I'd remind him of those things and tell him keep developing yourself on the down-low, get your football career (and credibility) established, get paid, then do you... Got nothing against his dreams, just think he should focus on one thing, do that well, build his credibility, then take on another project... |
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08-11-2020, 09:42 AM
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Re: CJ Gardner-Johnson Changes Name
Originally Posted by jeanpierre
I would imagine that career is an off-season activity. I can't see it being a distraction whatsoever. Nobody is as involved in outside activities than Brees and it isn't an issue.
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08-11-2020, 12:37 PM
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Re: CJ Gardner-Johnson Changes Name
Originally Posted by AsylumGuido
I agree AG. Didn't "outside activities" put the "Broadway " in front of Joe Namath. Did they make Paul Hornung less of a Golden Boy"? It's not the "outside activities" it's what's inside the player that counts.
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08-11-2020, 12:57 PM
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Re: CJ Gardner-Johnson Changes Name
Originally Posted by vpheughan
True Dat!
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08-11-2020, 01:23 PM
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Re: CJ Gardner-Johnson Changes Name
Originally Posted by vpheughan
Change your name, change your phone number, change your gender....I don't care. Just bring your game and don't be a damn distraction. The minute you become a distraction be prepared to change your address.
Ask Adrian Peterson. |
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08-11-2020, 06:54 AM
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Re: CJ Gardner-Johnson Changes Name
Originally Posted by saintfan
"It's entertainment, nothing more, nothing less. Anyone trying to make more of it is missing the boat!"
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