Ladarius Webb reacts to fan

[ellicottraven]

Did you guys see this? Don't know how i feel about it, but found it interesting...

 

https://instagram.com/p/0QFUHSuAHb/

 

Scroll down in the comments until you see one from douglas_moose and then webb's response.

I lost a lot of respect for Webb. Under no circumstances do you insult a man in uniform ever! Webb you sir are an imbecile. I want Harbaugh to hear of this and I want to get his reaction considering how much reverence the Ravens under his stewardship has shown the military!

[A Fish Called Yanda]

Maybe this will encourage him to take a pay cut.

 

If the comment that the vet left on Instagram got Webb angry, I sure as heck hope he doesn't read our Game Day threads.  Dude has been practically useless the last two years...

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Ugh!

[A Fish Called Yanda]

I lost a lot of respect for Webb. Under no circumstances do you insult a man in uniform ever! Webb you sir are an imbecile. I want Harbaugh to hear of this and I want to get his reaction considering how much reverence the Ravens under his stewardship has shown the military!

 

That's a little bit of a blanket statement.  Just because someone is in the military doesn't give them free reign to say or do whatever they want.  That being said, what the guy said on IG did not warrant the response from Webb - and to tell him to "take your butt back overseas" went too far.

[ellicottraven]

It's not good look for veteran whom represented our country overseas to say what he said either but it's understandable for Webb to take more of the heat for it.

What did the veteran say that was wrong especially to incite that kind of reaction? He just stated his wish is how I read it. Aren't we all doing the same thing and didn't the Ravens organization ask him to take a pay cut as well? Did he curse them out too? I don't get it.

[jazz1988]

How did the veteran ask him? Webb should of handled it better plain and simple.

 

I don't think any grown person should be concerned about another person salary enough to make suggestion that he or she should take a pay cut on their page or even in their face. It was  a ridiculous  comment from the start the moment he said Dear Webb.

[fistfullwales]

I don't think any grown person should be concerned about another person salary enough to make suggestion that he or she should take a pay cut on their page or even in their face. It was  a ridiculous  comment from the start the moment he said Dear Webb.

Give it up, there's no defending how Webb responded.

[ellicottraven]

That's a little bit of a blanket statement.  Just because someone is in the military doesn't give them free reign to say or do whatever they want.  That being said, what the guy said on IG did not warrant the response from Webb - and to tell him to "take your butt back overseas" went too far.

so where is your issue? And what exactly did the veteran say that should incite that kind of reaction from Webb? Really? So why is my statement a blanket statement? The "under no circumstances bit"? I still stick to that when the guy who is responding to the veteran has a reach way beyond that of a common man like you or me. His responses (Webb's) carry a lot of clout and it is imperative that those that have the power (social) wield it very carefully, especially when directed at a man in uniform!

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This is probably going to be blown out of proportion in the media.

Its being blown out of proportion on this forum.

[A Fish Called Yanda]

so where is your issue? And what exactly did the veteran say that should incite that kind of reaction from Webb? Really? So why is my statement a blanket statement? The "under no circumstances bit"? I still stick to that when the guy who is responding to the veteran has a reach way beyond that of a common man like you or me. His responses (Webb's) carry a lot of clout and it is imperative that those that have the power (social) wield it very carefully, especially when directed at a man in uniform!

 

I had no issue w/ what you said, except for the "under no circumstance" part...people in uniform are just as fallible as the rest of us, their actions are not protected from judgment simply because they were in the armed forces...that was all I was saying.

 

As for "what exactly did the vet say that should incite that kind of reaction from Webb", I put in my post that what the vet posted didn't warrant the response that Webb gave him...we're in complete agreement there brother.

[JoeyFlex5]

That's a little bit of a blanket statement.  Just because someone is in the military doesn't give them free reign to say or do whatever they want.  That being said, what the guy said on IG did not warrant the response from Webb - and to tell him to "take your butt back overseas" went too far.

i agree, there are some veterans who come home and proceed to become a blight on society and its just sadly how things go sometimes, however, with the respect he used when he was speaking to webb, he really shouldnt have taken it to heart, the facts are that webb is a massive hindrance to the team right now as he is a liability on the field a huge weight on our salary cap, any ravens fan in the know has a right to feel that way and webb should understand that and take into consideration that we want to see results from an overpaid player such as himself.

[FlocksGottaFeed]

Has anyone confirmed that any of this is real? Seems somewhat manufactured or least out of context. I'm sure if the Ravens FO and Webb's agent got wind of these exchanges some sort of reported actions would have followed. You think?

[A Fish Called Yanda]

i agree, there are some veterans who come home and proceed to become a blight on society and its just sadly how things go sometimes, however, with the respect he used when he was speaking to webb, he really shouldnt have taken it to heart, the facts are that webb is a massive hindrance to the team right now as he is a liability on the field a huge weight on our salary cap, any ravens fan in the know has a right to feel that way and webb should understand that and take into consideration that we want to see results from an overpaid player such as himself.

 

You worded it far better than I did, I agree with you 100%.  Being a vet does not give you immunity from criticism, but what the guy said to Webb absolutely did not deserve the response that Webb gave him.

[A Fish Called Yanda]

I found the guys' LinkedIn - he's definitely in the US Navy.

[757RavensFan]

The vet is overseas defending Webb's freedom to say what he wants. Oh the irony!!

[ellicottraven]

I had no issue w/ what you said, except for the "under no circumstance" part...people in uniform are just as fallible as the rest of us, their actions are not protected from judgment simply because they were in the armed forces...that was all I was saying.

 

As for "what exactly did the vet say that should incite that kind of reaction from Webb", I put in my post that what the vet posted didn't warrant the response that Webb gave him...we're in complete agreement there brother.

I get what you're saying about vets being just as fallible as the rest of us, but when a public figure like a Webb responds to a veteran in that manner, it isn't right and rubs me all kind of wrong! That is inexcusable arrogance that needs to be reprimanded forcefully.

[jazz1988]

What did the veteran say that was wrong especially to incite that kind of reaction? He just stated his wish is how I read it. Aren't we all doing the same thing and didn't the Ravens organization ask him to take a pay cut as well? Did he curse them out too? I don't get it.

 

He said" Dear Webb I'm Glad you doing  something to give back. But also hope you doing more for your team as well" . It's fine that he's glad Webb is giving back but for him to say "I hope you doing more for  the team as well" didn't need to be said in my opinion. Overall what he's saying is hey Webb it's great you doing a good job for the community but I think you need to take a pay cut. That doesn't seem right to me and quite a ridiculous  comment in my opinion. Is he Webb agent? No.Is he Webb financial accountant? No. Is he Webb parent? No.

 

It's one thing for a Ravens fan to suggest Webb should take a pay cut on fan boards and etc but it's another to make such suggestion on a players page or to a player inperson.  The Ravens Organization have more of the right to say  directly to Webb that he needs to take a pay cut  or do something about his contract and you know why? Cause they the ones paying him .

 

Honestly me personally I don't have the time to comment on a player page and tell him to take a pay cut or do what's best for the team. In my opinion that's silly and I got better things to do in my life. Will  I have discussions with other fans about a play contract  ? Yes but it's not the same thing when  I literally type a  suppose message starting off with "Dear"to a player telling him I hope you take a pay cut.

[A Fish Called Yanda]

I get what you're saying about vets being just as fallible as the rest of us, but when a public figure like a Webb responds to a veteran in that manner, it isn't right and rubs me all kind of wrong! That is inexcusable arrogance that needs to be reprimanded forcefully.

 

Yeah man, I agree with you 100% - Webb's response is inexcusable.

[FlocksGottaFeed]

I get what you're saying about vets being just as fallible as the rest of us, but when a public figure like a Webb responds to a veteran in that manner, it isn't right and rubs me all kind of wrong! That is inexcusable arrogance that needs to be reprimanded forcefully.

Agreed if this is the case. Has the Webb account been verified? Is this truly his account?

[A Fish Called Yanda]

He said" Dear Webb I'm Glad you doing  something to give back. But also hope you doing more for your team as well" . It's fine that he's glad Webb is giving back but for him to say "I hope you doing more for  the team as well" didn't need to be said in my opinion. Overall what saying is Hey Webb it's great you doing a good job for the community but I think you need to take a pay cut. That doesn't seem right to me and quite a ridiculous  comment in my opinion. Is he Webb Agent? No.Is he Webb financial accountant? No. Is he Webb parent? No.

 

It's one thing for a Ravens fan to suggest Webb should take a pay cut on fan boards and etc but it's another to make such suggestion on a players page or to a player inperson.  The Ravens Organization have more of the right to say  directly to Webb that he needs to take a pay cut  or do something about his contract and you know why? Cause they the ones paying him .

 

Honestly me personally I don't have the time to comment on a player page and tell him to take a pay cut or do what's best for the team. In my opinion that's silly and I got better things to do in my life. Will have discussions with other fans about a play contract with other Raven fans ? Yes but it's not the same thing when  I literally type a  suppose message starting off with "Dear"to a player telling him I hope you take a pay cut.

 

Webb needs to take a pay cut.  I'd say it to his face.  He's a waste of money right now - he hasn't lived up to his contract and is selfishly bringing the team down by being a huge cap hit while not producing on the team.

 

Sometimes feelings have to be hurt.  Sorry, I'm not sorry.

[BallHawker]

 

Since Webb took down his original comments..

 

Despicable

[757RavensFan]

Agreed if this is the case. Has the Webb account been verified? This it truly his account?

 

It's his account.  I follow Webb's IG and saw the remarks.

[ellicottraven]

Agreed if this is the case. Has the Webb account been verified? Is this truly his account?

Please tell me how I would go about this verification process you speak of. Maybe somebody in the know should do it. I think you make a good point although if I were a betting man, I would say the account seems legit!

[PurpleCity5]

Webb didn't have to respond in that way. You're always going to be dealing with guys who are critical of you. You just have to do your thing and move on from it, there's going to be hundreds of people screaming at you, really don't have time to deal with everyone.

[fistfullwales]

He said" Dear Webb I'm Glad you doing  something to give back. But also hope you doing more for your team as well" . It's fine that he's glad Webb is giving back but for him to say "I hope you doing more for  the team as well" didn't need to be said in my opinion. Overall what he's saying is hey Webb it's great you doing a good job for the community but I think you need to take a pay cut. That doesn't seem right to me and quite a ridiculous  comment in my opinion. Is he Webb agent? No.Is he Webb financial accountant? No. Is he Webb parent? No.

 

It's one thing for a Ravens fan to suggest Webb should take a pay cut on fan boards and etc but it's another to make such suggestion on a players page or to a player inperson.  The Ravens Organization have more of the right to say  directly to Webb that he needs to take a pay cut  or do something about his contract and you know why? Cause they the ones paying him .

 

Honestly me personally I don't have the time to comment on a player page and tell him to take a pay cut or do what's best for the team. In my opinion that's silly and I got better things to do in my life. Will have discussions with other fans about a play contract with other Raven fans ? Yes but it's not the same thing when  I literally type a  suppose message starting off with "Dear"to a player telling him I hope you take a pay cut.

Yet you have time to write three paragraphs hopelessly defending Webbs' actions on the Ravens' forum? Something's not adding up...

[ravens88]

You don't disrespect a member of the military by telling him to back overseas just ignore the tweet. You have 12 million reasons this year to just ignore that. Very rude and inconsiderate.

[Inqui]

Just a bad case all around - and kind of a two wrongs don't make a right thing.

 

I agree Webb should ideally take a pay cut based on his play, but it wasn't his fault the FO gave him that contract and tbh I wouldn't want to take a pay cut in his situation. Webb's comments were out of line, but I also don't see why he should be forced to take a pay cut.

[jazz1988]

Webb needs to take a pay cut.  I'd say it to his face.  He's a waste of money right now - he hasn't lived up to his contract and is selfishly bringing the team down by being a huge cap hit while not producing on the team.

 

Sometimes feelings have to be hurt.  Sorry, I'm not sorry.

 

I think that's out of line in my opinion but i'm me and you you. Sometimes feelings need to be hurt but you don't  pay Webb and you  don't work for The Ravens organization. At the end of the day respect is respect. I got more respect for player or human being then to make ridiculous request like that.

[jazz1988]

Yet you have time to write three paragraphs hopelessly defending Webbs' actions on the Ravens' forum? Something's not adding up...

 

I don't have time to speak negative to a player on his page or make request like that. If you don't understand that then cool.  If other people feel as though that in their life they have enough time to send negative messages to players and request they take a pay cut then fine that them but that's not me. I hope that adds up  for you. 

 

I never said Webb was right for what he said. If you can find that part where I said it was right then that's my fault

[FlocksGottaFeed]

Please tell me how I would go about this verification process you speak of. Maybe somebody in the know should do it. I think you make a good point although if I were a betting man, I would say the account seems legit!

If so, that would be grounds for releasing Webb. Telling a vet to go back overseas in a time of war? The NFL FO (not just the Ravens') would go ballistic in this current PR crisis management, overreactive enviroment. Seems manufactured.

 

I don't know how it can be verified, but someone needs to.