Comments on: Talib’s Cab Driver Talks Injuries, Payback & More

By: Gino

Gino — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:06:00 +0000

Cabbie may well be a weasel/candyass/crybaby/gold digger/fabricator–but he sure as hell didn’t thrust the back of his head into Talib’s fist.

This guy also took a poke at a fellow draftee at some sort of gathering as well as teammates in the past if memory serves.

Sorry guys but if some asshole with a previous record of simular actions does something like that to a cab driver it’s flat out going to cost him. I mean if he was offended by the cabby asking for money “up front”–(and don’t get me wrong-I think I would have been offended as well) he has the right to tell the driver to pound sand and call another cab. Waste that driver’s time and be sure to let him know the next guy’s getting a hundred dollar tip.

Like Lucky says-if he hadn’t hit the guy in the first place-he wouldn’t be in the situation…..and not like he got angry and hit him when he got in the cab–they were halfway from where they left to where they were going when he punched the dude.

The lesson here—-Sure I think the cab driver is a waste-of-skin low life bloodsucking leech—but he’s a waste-of-skin bloodsucking leech with a Willy Wonka Golden Ticket sitting in his hand right now.

By: leningan

leningan — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:57:58 +0000

behavior not justified… BUT i can’t imagine someone putting that good of a licking from the back seat of a car… especially someone talib’s size. no way he could have wound up, it would have been a quick jab if anything and on quick jab (unless your Bruce Lee) would not have inflicted anywhere close to this amount of damage. talib should be punished. this guy should should be paid FAIRLY for his inconveniences… like the initial doctor’s visit and the necessary follow-up treatment.

By: big mike

big mike — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:40:32 +0000

to all that can’t comprehend paying a taxi up front;don’t show your stupidity!! you pay for gas, city bus, plane, train and therfore don’t be shocked if asked.If you heard the police being called to collect a fare or send the petty thief to jail then your little mind can figure that sometimes;it is best to ask for the fare in advance.hey joe,in my cab I will admit that proportionally I will ask young black males more often than other races, but there is no race left alone.go usf bulls ,and good luck to john gruden.all he needs is a strong general manager and scouting staff.

By: mr. Lucky

mr. Lucky — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:33:16 +0000

So two wrong make a right?

So just because this cabbie is a weasel it justifies Talib’s behavior?

Just remember if Talib hadn’t hit the guy in the first place this wouldn’t be an issue.

By: Jackson

Jackson — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:33:04 +0000

Talib cracks the guy in the head, unprovoked, his teamates obviouly told the cops what happened, or he wouldn’t have been charged. I don’t care how good he is, he’s a threat to society. Sounds to me as though he attacked the cabbie for no other reason than he was white. Talib is a great CB but he won’t be for long, this guys got reservations somehere else, just a matter of time.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:07:34 +0000

Based on Duggan’s quotes – he’s full of sh!t. Therapy twice a week, fluid, blood. Please dude, don’t insult us. I’m not saying it didn’t happen, but details were sketchy then and they are sketchy now.

By: Ron Nado

Ron Nado — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:15:25 +0000

This guy is a joke!! Only another lazy ass who does’nt want to work for his money! He contacted the Bucs what 2 days or so after this looking for money already. Fluid in one ear and blood in the other all from getting hit in the back of the head? LOL Damn, I’d hate to see what Talib could do really taking a good swing at someone? Talib call me bud, I think we can get you another pay day! (Boxing!!)
Either way, if Talib did hit the guy than yes he deserves to have to pay for what he did, but the courts need to keep this from getting out of hand!

By: admin

admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:10:20 +0000

Joe here,

Regarding paying up front, Joe has to unfortunately say he’s had to pay up front in the New York area but only when the friends he was traveling with were black guys. It’s just an ugly commentary on society. There are a lot of cabbies who think right away that a young black passenger might ditch paying the fare.

Can’t say that was the case in the Talib situation. But would strongly suspect.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:02:49 +0000

I agree. Talib was wrong but this guy comes off like he is looking for a pay day. Talib should write him a check and send hime on his way. When they interviewed him after the fact he came off poorly. He seemed drunk or something. I hope Talib learns to keep his hands to himself too. I do have to say, I take cabs all over the US and Canada and I have never had to pay up front.

By: sgw94

sgw94 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:54:06 +0000

I have no excuses for Talib and I think he needs to learn a lesson but as much as Duggan was definitely the victim his description of his injuries are beyond over the top. Fluid in one ear and blood in the other? C’mon Son. He is trying to get paid which is understandable but he should at least keep it within the bounds of reason.