Tampa Woman Makes Bizarre Money Grab At Talib
March 8th, 2012
The latest in the Aqib Talib saga seems so preposterous Joe almost feels stupid writing about it. But it is about formerly helmet-wielding, cabbie-slugging, allegedly gun-toting Talib, so how could Joe ignore it?
Roy Cummings of The Tampa Tribune is reporting a Tampa woman filed a civil suit against Talib for $15,000 claiming she and Talib had a car accident and she suffered physical injuries and emotional distress related to him threatening that he’d “put a cap in” her at the scene. The accident allegedly happned in December 2010.
Ready for the punch line? There’s no police report on the incident to be found. (See update below).
Tampa police have no accident report from the alleged altercation and couldn’t verify that a traffic accident occurred on that date when contacted Thursday by The Tampa Tribune.
Joe can only imagine what this lady would be suing Talib for if he threw in a few fat-ass jokes or called her a ho.
Joe will serve up more on the legal aspects of this case tomorrow.
UPDATE via ProFootballTalk.com: Talib’s laywer has released a statement.
“Fifteen months ago, on December 9, 2010, Aqib Talib was involved in a very minor traffic accident involving Betty Atwood,” Reisinger said. “Ms. Atwood placed a 911 call to report the accident, and was also interviewed by police at the scene of the accident. At no time during the 15 months since the accident has Ms. Atwood ever reported this alleged statement to the police. Further, we have witness statements confirming that Aqib never made a statement of this nature toward Ms. Atwood. Following the accident, Ms. Atwood discovered that Aqib played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In order to leverage a substantial monetary settlement, she concocted a tale to increase her alleged damages. Aqib is evaluating his legal options with respect to this false allegation. Aqib is confident that once all of the facts are known, this matter will be resolved favorably and in an expeditious fashion.”
Joe stands behind the assertion in the headline that this is a bizarre money grab. It’ll be interesting to see the details as they trickle out. And Joe will have more tomorrow on the legal aspects of this case.
March 8th, 2012 at 8:02 pm
I know a lot of people don’t like Talib, and he has been in legal trouble before, but this is ridiculous. The police have no record of the accident to begin with so this will get thrown out very shortly. This is just a definition of someone with trouble past getting picked on so some bum can make a few bucks.
March 8th, 2012 at 8:04 pm
First, not all and fewer and fewer car crashes are investigated by police due to limited law enforcement resources.
Second, it is standard to make your claim to cover both physical and emotional injuries, and the $15,000 threshold is the minimum requested amount for the circuit court to have jurisdiction, as opposed to the county or small claims court.
Third, the civil case would go nowhere if there is no police report and no credible eyewitnesses to support the claim. I would bet dollars to donuts that if there was no report to police that there was an insurance investigation documenting all physical and testimonial evidence.
Fourth, read P F T, Talib’s lawyer said that she called 911 about the accident, so it apparently it was reported.
Finally, does anyone believe for 1 second that Talib didn’t say that to her? Of course he did. I am not saying that she is emotionally distressed by his threat but, if she was physically injured the claim could easily exceed 15,000 in value, which I am sure he had auto insurance for – if not well then he is an idiot. Which he is.
March 8th, 2012 at 8:06 pm
Captain Tim, Thomas, and maybe even Eric will come to this lady’s defense. After all, Thomas and Eric are both lawyers, which means they know all the details of every case involving Buccaneer players. Talib must be cut at once for this terrible crime he has committed, right guys?
March 8th, 2012 at 8:08 pm
Per Talib’s attorney:
Ms. Atwood placed a 911 call to report the accident, and was also interviewed by police at the scene of the accident.”
There goes the no report to police theory. Next excuse please.
March 8th, 2012 at 8:08 pm
Look at that, Thomas beat me to it. What a shocker!!! And look, exactly as I predicted. Some people are just too predictable.
March 8th, 2012 at 8:09 pm
Oh and Hawaiian: he should have been cut in spite of this.
March 8th, 2012 at 8:09 pm
put a cap in him!! douche bag
March 8th, 2012 at 8:10 pm
Oh and Thomas,what else did the lawyer say? Funny how you leave the rest out. You’re a joke!
March 8th, 2012 at 8:12 pm
And the police thought so much about it they failed to file a report. Next assumption please ?
March 8th, 2012 at 8:14 pm
WHEN IS MARK DOMINIK GOING TO GET RID OF THIS SOB CANCER?!?!?!
March 8th, 2012 at 8:16 pm
Hawaiian:
I seriously doubt that Talib or his spokesman attorney out of Pittsburgh has a copy of every statement made by Atwood to police, insurance and private investigators over the last 15 months. If she was asked questions over that time that should have elicited this info and she didn’t provide it, and there are no credible eyewitnesses to corroborate it – she will have problems.
The odds are very strong that this thug said that to her.
March 8th, 2012 at 8:20 pm
One agency, TPD, couldnt verify the accident. Hillsborough county has concurrent jurisdiction in Tampa, on certain roads so does FHP.
March 8th, 2012 at 8:22 pm
Once they sign Finnegan and Ronde they will release him.
March 8th, 2012 at 8:22 pm
The odds are also very strong that she is in for a money grab. This happened in 2010 for crying out loud! If you really believe this BS then you literally could be the worst lawyer in the world. Believe it or not, people do make false allegations against wealthy people. I know that may be a shock to your little bitty brain, but it is absolutely true.
The stupidity of some people to believe this crap just because it is Talib is amazing to me. Just because you don’t like the guy (which is totally fine) doesn’t mean he is guilty of everything he is accused of. I can’t believe that someone who claims to be a lawyer decides to completely ignore the American judicial system, just because he feels that he knows Talib. Give me a freaking break. All of you who assume guilt on this stupid arse case should be embarrassed. Unbe-freaking-lievable!!!
March 8th, 2012 at 8:23 pm
Thomas- well said. Contrary to what many believe, you can’t just walk into court and sue someone- because they are rich. There is more anemone corroborating information , to confirm the incident occurred. And if this woman has retained an attorney, and filed the motion to sue- then you better believ they have witnesses to futher corroborate her story
Futher- if you still don’t believe that Talib probablyis guilt of this, you probably don’t believe
1) he attacked Cory Byrd at the Rookie symposium
2) he smashed Torrie cox in the face-while swinging at our pro bowl LT, requiring Cox to get surgery
3) he Slapped a Cab driver in the head- whle he was driving- cause he ” thought it was funny”
4) He had to be restrained from attacking NFL referees, in the tunnel, while coming out at half time!
5) He brought a gun to his mothers house, and the two of them took turns shooting at his Brother in law
Sadly- I bet I forgot a few incidents. If you don’t believe any of this happened- you are in desperate need of a moral center, and a good psychiatrist.
When will this team finally have enough of this idiot, and terrible CB. It’s jut embarrassing to be a fan of this team, with idiots like this on it!
March 8th, 2012 at 8:24 pm
They got plenty of police officers to make a report of someone threatening to put a cap in someone. As a matter of fact a cop could lose his job for not making such a report.
She claims this was done after the accident but before the police arrived. If that was true, there would be a report of both the threat and accident.
Also, either Talib or the woman would have gotten a citation, and Hillsborough clerks records don’t show one for Talib or the woman.
Not buying it. Don’t add up at all.
Not to mention spruce and westshore is pretty darn busy, hard to imagine such an occurance with nobody seeing it and the police not reporting it.
March 8th, 2012 at 8:24 pm
“The odds are very strong that this thug said that to her.”
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What’s your basis for this ridiculous statement? You call yourself a lawyer?
March 8th, 2012 at 8:24 pm
Jimmy:
Not until he finishes his honey do list for Joel and Bryan
March 8th, 2012 at 8:30 pm
Cmon captain, this is a nussance suit most likely. All the lawyer has to do is have just enough to file, then the shake down occurs for the settlement to keep the thing out of the papers etc.
No way this would be filed against joe average dead broke six pack.
(not meaning either of our beloved Joe’s)
March 8th, 2012 at 8:31 pm
“Sadly- I bet I forgot a few incidents”
The altercation with Rah-Rah in London?
March 8th, 2012 at 8:31 pm
Eric:
You are dead wrong the about citation. I have been involved in many cases, I would call it common, involving car crashes where for various reasons neither driver was cited.
I have also been involved in cases where it was difficult or took inordinate time to locate the police report. Additionally, it is not uncommon for us not to be able to locate a citation in the clerks public records database due to spelling erros and other omissions.
March 8th, 2012 at 8:33 pm
Was that a triple negative in the last sentence? Nice
March 8th, 2012 at 8:35 pm
Hawaiian- there is being naive. And then there’s being naive to the point of being totally out of touch with reality.
Guess where you are?
Do you think the state is taking his case to court- without any chance of winning?? That doesnt happen.
Do you think this ole lady’s attorney filed a criminal suit- based on unsubstantiated here say? Risking his reputation on the off chance that he takes in 15,000- to split with his client?
Yeah, right! Poor widdle Talib! Why does everyone make up lies about him- every 3 or 4 months
Disgustingly pathetic to defend him at this point.
March 8th, 2012 at 8:35 pm
Hawaiian:
See Capt Tim’s list above. We are talking about Aqib Talib, not Ronde or Josh.
March 8th, 2012 at 8:40 pm
Dennis lopez plaintiff’s attorney
bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaaaaa
Trust me, this is BS.
March 8th, 2012 at 8:45 pm
It’s not about being naive, it’s about having common freaking sense here people. It doesn’t add up and you know it. You have a vendetta against this guy, which is fine, but this is utterly ridiculous. Joe even said in the article how ridiculous it is and he almost didn’t write about it. Yet, before you guys even chimed in (sorry Eric, had you pegged wrong, but 2 out of 3 aint bad), I predicted exactly what you would say.
And yes, it is pretty easy to try to sue someone, if there is a lawyer dumb enough to do it (you know, someone like Thomas). How much do you want to bet she never gets one red cent? This is the stupidest thing I have ever seen, and even though I predicted it, I’m actually shocked you really believe it. The only one being naive here is you.
March 8th, 2012 at 8:47 pm
@Thomas,
An accident with property damge gets a report every time sir, or the cops butt is in a sling.
And if one of the drivers said they were threatened with gun fire ——–full police report my friend and very likely a criminal report affidavit.
go try it if you dont believe me!
I ran both names Aqib’s and Atwood, Betty. No citations for either.
But this civil suit pops up just fine!
March 8th, 2012 at 8:49 pm
Yes, Capt., it’s also disgustingly pathetic to castrate him. What’s the point?
You think the team is better without him?
March 8th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
Just called one of my cop friends (admittedly not in Tampa, but he said it should be the same everywhere), and he confirmed exactly what Eric just said. For the police here, that is an automatic suspension without pay, or possibly worse. But go ahead guys, it’s kind of funny watching you pretend to know what you are talking about.
March 8th, 2012 at 8:52 pm
CUT THIS STUPID THUG!
Spend his salary on Brandon Carr and Cortland Finnegan.
No more BS on this roster.
Peace out Talib, your are a “WOFT”.
WOFT= waste of effing talent.
March 8th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
“Disgustingly pathetic to defend him at this point.”
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What’s even more disgusting is to assume guilt. Kind of goes against our American values, don’t you think? But I guess like always, Captain knows everything, and anyone who disagrees with him is clueless. Isn’t that how it works? You repeat that on virtually every one of your posts, so it must be true.
March 8th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
He can play football well.
His moral fiber is steaming dump, yes.
But nobody cares about your morals, just what happens on the football field.
March 8th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Joe, from your last response regarding Rick Stroud’s report on the Talib incident. I’m not alleging anything about Stroud’s veracity or suggesting he concocted the story. I’m outspoken and is usually clear in my comments. Rick Stroud has a well documented history reporting on Talib,. That will stand on it’s on. This could have been reported by any reporter as by now many have. So be sure, What I said is exactly what you’re doing in this piece, let the facts speak for themselves.
March 8th, 2012 at 9:04 pm
BKNYfootballhead- yes. I do. Greatly improved, as a matter f fact.
And futher more, I stated repeatedly last year! Saying that Talib is a bad CB at best. I said he would repeatly be in trouble, almost as often as he gambles and loses in coverage on the field!
He sucks as a player, and is worse as a team mate and human being.
Did you watch any games last season? Did yu see us getting our asses kicked by 30 or 40 points every game?
Worst secondary for scoring in the league. One of highest yards per catch. Worst secondary in red Zone!
Starting CB- Talib!
We had the worst secondary, with Talib as a starter, two years ago! Raheem protected the secondary, by playing the 3-3-5 defense, a year ago.
Last season- back to worst secondary- yer starter again- Talib!
The guy sucks. Always has
Sign Finnegan- draft Claiborne, and get this refuse outta here.
March 8th, 2012 at 9:08 pm
Actually, BKNY, I care about his morals and I’d rather have him cut than play good football (which he occasionally does for the Bucs). Not a guy I want to cheer for on Sundays and it’s really hard to cheer for the team I am a HUGE fan of minus a player or two. Much easier to cheer for the whole team. As it stands, with what he is guilty of (not even counting the shooting last summer and this) I’d rather see him get trucked by a pulling guard and carted off the field and hope one of our safeties can stop the opponent from scoring the TD.
March 8th, 2012 at 9:13 pm
I watched every game. I’ll admit, he looked bad a few times every game. He was also fighting injury most of the time.
I also know he looked better than Barber or Biggers, and he’s in the last year of cheap contract, only with the potential to improve.
Like you, I know he’s scum of the Earth. I mean that like I’m with you.
I too want Finnegan and Claiborne, but I’ll keep the refuse. The coach will too.
March 8th, 2012 at 9:17 pm
Innocent or guilty?????? The stories that surround him are old and reflect the team. Schiano will be make a decision on him after March 26th.
March 8th, 2012 at 9:18 pm
I totally get cutting him for his past discretions. I’m not against that, as long as we bring in capable replacements (Finnegan more than works for me). However, this stupid arse case has no influence on me whatsoever, and it shouldn’t on anyone. This is a classic case of money grabbing, followed by an assumption of guilt.
March 8th, 2012 at 9:19 pm
BamBam,
It’s a kid’s game. I hate a bunch of players on the Bucs, but it’s a team game. Every team has a Talib.
Almost
Maybe
He’s pretty bad.
March 8th, 2012 at 9:20 pm
Eric:
Pft says that Talib’s lawyer says she called 911, the cops came and Atwood spoke to them.
Joe said that Tampa police couldn’t confirm the report, did he check hillsborough and FHP?
Also, it sure seems that Talib’s attorney has one as he didn’t dispute the accident, just the threat.
Maybe she was scared to tell the cop that Talib said that, but witnesses convinced her later to be truthful. Who knows?
But why anyone would believe Talib over anyone is beyond me.
This lady may be a saint. We know Talib isn’t. Odds are that she is not currently being prosecuted for a felony with trial in weeks.
For Joe to call it a bizarre money grab having no knowledge of the accident or her injuries, irrespective of the threat issue, is biased at best and other things at worst.
Thomas 2.2, you are being absurly A-holish here. First, Joe knows how to perform all kinds of Internet and public records searches as a former cops/courts reporter. It ain’t that hard. And Joe doesn’t just throw anything up on this site without thought or consideration. You can’t claim “irrespective of the threat issue” since if that didn’t exist there would be no story. It would simply be a case of Talib getting into a minor car accident and none of us would be reading about it anywhere. –Joe
March 8th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
With Talib gone it forces the Glazers hand to acquire better replacements: Claiborne and Carr, resign Ronde for 1 year – cut Biggers and Lewis – keep skid Mack as your 4th corner.
March 8th, 2012 at 9:26 pm
whether he is any good or not is another matter.
back to this incident, this accuser has also brought two claims against two other guys for domestic violence, (one she was married to and one she only lived with). Both appear to have been dropped by the SAO and injunctive relief denied.
They dont do that unless there is some real proof problems.
Not exactly sweet polly purebred.
March 8th, 2012 at 9:31 pm
Thomas, come on man!
You say “witnesses convinced her later to be truthful” That sure sounds biased to me.
If you’re a lawyer, I sure as heck wouldn’t hire you for pointing a finger so easily.
You don’t have any more knowledge than Joe, and you’re assumptions are the same. Don’t act like it’s otherwise.
If Talib does get the boot, I hope we keep an eye on Marcus Trufant along with Finnegan or Carr.
March 8th, 2012 at 9:34 pm
“Maybe she was scared to tell the cop that Talib said that, but witnesses convinced her later to be truthful. Who knows?”
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Those last 2 words says it all. You don’t know, but you are assuming. Where did you get you law degree from? There is absolutely no factual evidence, yet you won’t let a little problem like that stop you, will you? You should really just stop, but I hope you don’t, because you are making an absolute fool out of yourself.
March 8th, 2012 at 9:43 pm
Hawaiian- clueless. Again. What happened to you? You used to be a relevant poster. Now you seem to be stuck in an endless circle of whinning, or playing mother to the other posters here!
You got an opinion- then say it! But quit damn critiquing everyone else’s opinion- you ain’t that clever.
Honestly, you’ve turned in to an annoying mother- in law!
” Thomas will say blah”, “Capt Tim will probably say Blah”.
Try this prophecy-” Capt. Tim says stick to yer own lil confused ideas. Let me worry about posting my Thoughts”
Oh, and despite all yer whinning about his civil liberties, and inheritant innocence, and right to be tried by a jury of his Peers, and how persecuted the poor lil angel is
Talib sucks!
March 8th, 2012 at 9:45 pm
Well Joe, it’s official. If you didn’t have these batsh!t insane dumbasses with no life to read your website, you’d be one broke sumbitch. My god! (Well maybe I’m a little batsh!t crazy too) But jesus christ mohammed, some of these guys make me loose a little more faith in humanity each day, with each post.
March 8th, 2012 at 9:49 pm
Talib May be a prick, but the b!tch is obviously a swindler. And for those of you who don’t see that, are probably married to one and will give birth to little baby swindlers who will grow up and swindle you.
March 8th, 2012 at 9:49 pm
tonytwocents
That’s funny.
March 8th, 2012 at 9:49 pm
Proud insane no life dumbasses thank you!
March 8th, 2012 at 9:50 pm
See!
Talib brings out the best in us all.
March 8th, 2012 at 9:51 pm
@Capt. Tim,
Pot, meet kettle. Every single post you make talks about how right you are, and how wrong anyone is for disagreeing (I believe clueless is the word most commonly used). It’s funny how you tell me not to critique other’s opinion, as you critique mine. Nice one buddy. I haven’t changed since I’ve been on this site. The one that has changed has been you. You are now challenging Thomas as the most negative poster on this site, so save that BS for someone else who’s buying it.
I’m not stopping you from posting. Knock yourself out, but stop being such a sissy little girl if I call you out. Toughen up, this aint third grade! Save all that crying for “The Bachelor” forum.
As for Talib sucking, that’s a matter of opinion. He’s not great, but he doesn’t suck. You disagree, fine, I really don’t care. If we cut him, fine. But that’s not the issue on this article genius. But to prosecute someone for this garbage is unbelievable, even for glass half empty guys like you and Thomas.
March 8th, 2012 at 9:58 pm
How blind do you have to be to not see that this claim of the “cap” is completely ubsurd.
March 8th, 2012 at 10:01 pm
I’m really no fan of Talib, he seams to just be a punk-ass thug. However, this seams like nothing more than a low class money grab. Hopefully, all of the truth will come out.
March 8th, 2012 at 10:02 pm
She has to be going for the moneys why bring this up now after 2 years, should of sued when it happened.
March 8th, 2012 at 10:05 pm
@ everyone
I think this is completely bogus. Sorry, but I do. With that said I don’t care how well people perceive Talib to play (which isn’t all-pro) he needs to go. He has already proven that he is incapable of interacting with society.
March 8th, 2012 at 10:06 pm
Joe
When is he not a-holish??? Lol.
This may come as a surprise to some people after I defended Talib so sternly last year, but I do believe this off season MAY be the time to cut him. Not because of this silly thing (pinch me, but I think Thomas is right that a police report will turn up)…but because of the time remaining on his contract and his pending legal charges/likely suspension.
If we get a CB in free agency that has a hint of talent and actaully get Mo in the draft, then Talib should be cut. Biggers should be cut too…simply because is doesn’t give enough effort.
March 8th, 2012 at 10:09 pm
Maybe she’s related to the drunk guy playing parking lot pinball who thought he saw LeGarrette Blount playing hit man director while he was getting repeatedly clubbed in the face and his girlfriend sat by his side.
March 8th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
@ pETE dUTCHER – You don’t cut Talib unless he’s found guilty in Texas. Period.
The guy has 1-year left on his deal and is very talented. Just that simple.
March 8th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
On this particular incident, even if true, it should not be the reason Talib is cut. It happened in the past, before Schiano laid down the law.
March 8th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
I think we should tar and feather him or take him out in the back woodshed and beat the tar out of him.
What ever happened to due process. Some of the comments here are worse than watching the responses to political discourse.
March 8th, 2012 at 10:12 pm
Talib is earning peanuts and he’s fun to watch. Please don’t give us another reason not to go to Bucs games.
March 8th, 2012 at 10:16 pm
Talib doesn’t suck . . . Talib doesn’t suck . . .
Were you blacked out all last season?
Were you friggin unconscious??
Did you not see our secondary- primarily yet li thug buddy Talib – scorched for ten straight losses, 12 for the season.
Did you not see us losing by 30 or 40 points every week??
That doesn’t happen to great players
That doesn’t happen to good players!
He friggin got smoked for two TDs by god awful Blaine Gabbert!!
He got smoked every week, by every QB we played.
He got smoked so fast, that our DEs didn’t get a chance to apply pressure!
He got smoked so bad, two years ago, that Raheem redesigned our defense to keep him from getting smoked- by adding an additional CB
He got smoked so bad, so often, that we probably played the worst defense in Buccaneer history!! And we’ve sucked badly in the past.
He was the starting CB, for the most disgraceful display of defensive coverage in the long history of this team. He helped turn the Tampa scoreboard into a pinball machine!
What in the f%# did you see that was good about him??
Good CBs stop completions. They tackle RBs. They don’t give up Numerous TDs, because they selfishly risk them, trying to get interceptions
And they don’t quit on their team
Good CBs go to ProBowls, not court.
Their peers respect them- not reject them
How can you have watched last seasons horror show- and still say he’s a good player?
Clueless
March 8th, 2012 at 10:20 pm
‘What’d you smoke?’ jokes starting anytime now.
March 8th, 2012 at 10:25 pm
Anyone see this?
Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports reports that free agent cornerback Cortland Finnegan is actively “recruiting” free agent wideout Vincent Jackson to join Finnegan on his next NFL team. Cole suspects that team is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
I think this might be made up because of the recent interview, but if true, I like! That interview won me over on Finnegan.
March 8th, 2012 at 10:25 pm
For the record, he was only there for 7 of the 10 straight losses. Again, this article is not about his football ability. That appears to be a little difficult for you to understand. And I am sorry if I hurt your feelings by that statement.
March 8th, 2012 at 10:38 pm
OK, everybody spend the rest of the evening either supporting Talib or condemning him. Makes no difference either way. This is just a conversation piece. What Talib said has no merit in a civil case. People argue all the time at the scene of an accident, even call each other names. Talib could accuse the plaintiff of calling him a racial name. It doesn’t matter. It is not material to the accident. It would be an issue if a crime had been committed, ie, assault. But no crime was reported at the time and will not be charged now.
Now for the law. There have been no criminal charges filed for assault, assault with a deadly weapon or even a complaint filed for such at the time of the incident. This is a civil suit for damages in an auto accident. For all intent and purposes, Talib will have no involvement. This will be handled and settled appropriately between insurance companies. It is not enough for the plaintiff to try to recover losses for stress or stress-related injuries. Medical documents, related treatments, and reasonable actions taken by the plaintiff as a result of such stress must be substantiated. This will go away as fast as it appeared in the news!
Since there have been no complaints filed with the appropriate agencies other than in the unsettled civil suit, This will be treated as hearsay and will not be allowed to prejudice Talib in the Texas case. At this point, it is he said, she said!
Oh, before I forget – for all of you who say you couldn’t file a lawsuit unless there was merit, Wrong! The next time there is a tainted lettuce scare, go to your local market and buy a head of lettuce. Eat it on the way to the emergency room complaining of stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea. They will treat and release you. Then call Thomas and, voila, lawsuit. You can sue a ham sandwich. You just won’t win!
Now for the court of public opinion. This should in no way affect the Bucs recent desire to give Talib a chance to move forward. But the last thing a new regime needs trying to get things on the right track is distractions. While this may not have merit, it is still a distraction. If it is believed that Talib is now a magnet for these types of distractions, whether deserved or not and If they acquire the talent at CB that they are looking for in FA and the Draft, they may decide to trade Talib and be done with the drama!
March 8th, 2012 at 10:42 pm
Ah, see- I consider it part and parcel to the same issue.
His continued troubles off the field( like clock work- one every nine months),
And his incompetence on the field
I campaigned loud and hard last spring, saying that he needed to be replaced.
I said we needed to replace him with Namandi or Joseph, then draft a CB this year
We didn’t. He shot at his brother in law. Then he started at CB. He was the starter for 9 of the 12 losses. He sucked. Raheem actually started putting Biggers on the Number one WR. We lost like there was a prize for worst secondary ever
And here we are again. Is this allegation true? We dont know. But we’ll know more in the coming days. With this guys attitude and total disregard for laws, teammates,and intelligent behavior- don’t bet against it.
But even if it’s BS, why would this idiot allow himself to be in his position.?
With his money, if he’s in a fender bender- he gets wirnesses and his lawyer at the site- before he gets outta the car. This kind of thing is easily avoidable- unless you are an idiot. And the accusation are true
Remember- eventually, he has confessed to being guilty of every accusation ever aimed at him! Everyone, except the one he still has to go to trial on.
Guilty- everytime so far
You really believe he’s innocent this time?
And who cares? He’s a lousy player! Get a good CB, and drop him like a bad habit!
Or try ta trade him to Raheem!
March 8th, 2012 at 10:43 pm
I am so sick of this idiot….cut this dirt bag. Please.
March 8th, 2012 at 10:50 pm
tonytwocent seems like a classy guy…….someone tell him he is not tony soprano
March 8th, 2012 at 10:51 pm
Capt. Tim
Talib smoked in the Jag game wtf ever. He did’t even play in that game. Also not going to the Pro Bowl F that Pro Bowl is a joke now. Rhonde doesn’t even get to go so what you think he sucks now? Plus 2010 Talib probably would have got voted in the Pro Bowl, But went on I.R. with 4 or 5 games left in the season then he still won the NFL Alumni Defensive Back of the Year while being suspended the first game and missing the last 4 some odd games. Yes he’s always in trouble’ But if the new coach is going to give him a fresh start let him be. Will draft M.Claiborne and i think we’ll get Finnegan also just to add dept.
March 8th, 2012 at 10:51 pm
capt tim”let me worry about posting my own thoughts”, I would be worried to if the thoughts i posted changed weekly. Actually capt please worry more about posting and just stop til you got something good. Go away you bag
March 8th, 2012 at 11:03 pm
Didnt Dumb arse Shelia know, the Glazers don’t pay anybody…
What a moron. She need to pull that crap on a well spent salary cap, lil Green Bay.
March 8th, 2012 at 11:04 pm
Jarrett- the name Talib always drags up the worst of everything, including posters!
Still celebrating that playoff win ya predicted last year?” Something good”- its always good if I post it! Only bad for you, cause you are always wrong. But I’m sure that happens to you everywhere! Not just here
As the official laughing stock of the site- I wouldn’t want you to leave!
Sometimes, the really stupid ones are funny! You are usually good for a laugh!
March 8th, 2012 at 11:09 pm
she suffered physical injuries and emotional distress related to him threatening that he’d “put a cap in” her at the scene. lol… and we really need to add finnegan to the mix as well huh
March 8th, 2012 at 11:11 pm
Read your post to Jarrett Captain. That’s the most arrogant, classless post possible. The only joke is you. As always, pounding your chest as to how right you always are, and everyone else is an idiot. You have become a bigger joke than Thomas,and that’s saying a lot.
Why don’t you address your mistake about the Jaguars game? Admit you were wrong, or are you completely incapable of that?
March 8th, 2012 at 11:17 pm
Kujolw- it really doesn’t matter what anyone says here. They aren’t gonna decide his fate based on any posters at JoeBuc. If Shiano wants to keep him, he will.
But I think they won’t.
He’s a constant embarrassment for the team- on and off the field.
Think you are right. Think we will draft Claiborne, and HOPEFULLY sign Finnegan and friends.
Then- my opinion only- I hope they trade Talib to Raheem. Or cut him.
March 8th, 2012 at 11:19 pm
hawaiin buc You couldnt be more right. This bag is the biggest joke of all time. Funny when someone who changes his view completely, takes credit for everything, has enough time to post all day long self proclaimed obese alcoholic calls someone else a joke. You are the worst most clueless poster of all and ill always be waiting for the day you go away.
March 8th, 2012 at 11:25 pm
joe do the right thing and let that go through, someone has to stand up to the punk
March 8th, 2012 at 11:26 pm
Always Love a good witch hunt. Whatever happened to your innocent until proven guilty?
March 8th, 2012 at 11:27 pm
Hawaiian- again, reading and critiquing other people’s post!!!
Shut up!! I don’t need your opinion on every word I write. And am tired of reading your opinions on what every one else writes!!
Jarrett is a big boy! He handles himself rather well in our “discussions”.
Neither he, nor I , asked yer ass to referee.
Go grow a set, form your own opinions, and let the rest of us be free of your damn endless attempts to “Miss Manners” on this site
Or go post on the “Emily post ” site.
Now let me a jarrett get back to ” Discussing”
March 8th, 2012 at 11:35 pm
I don’t think anyone has added Talib’s 2004 burglary and eventual conviction (probation) for breaking into a neighbors house and stealing from them, not long before he headed off to college to work on his degree in “higher” education.
This guy is a piece of vomit. I really don’t care about this case. I just care about the day this violent street thug stops wearing red and pewter.
Stop paying violent thugs.
March 8th, 2012 at 11:40 pm
Sheesh…you people are going insane around here! LOL
March 8th, 2012 at 11:44 pm
Jarrett- ” somebody needs to stand up to that Punk!”
Rotflmao
Standing up would require a SPINE!
And you’ve proven you don’t have one!
Last spring, you said the same stupid things, when I said we would have losing record if we didn’t improve our LBers and Secondary! You proclaimed us a playoff team!
By the time they were 4-7 , you had turned on everyone in the organization.
You are all excited again- probably wearing yer Red and Pewter Buccaneer briefs!
But if Schiano loses a few games, or gets blown out a few- you’ll jump right off the damn Bandwagon- Again
Yeah , hard to stand up to me, when you spent last season in the fetal position
But whatever happens- I just hope I don’t have to read Hawiians damn opinion on each post!
Lol- yer turn
March 9th, 2012 at 12:30 am
This is bogus and furthermore, Talib would never ever say “I’ll put a cap in you”. He’d say “I’ll bussa a cap inya”. This has to be a false allegation. This lady is stupid and doesn’t know Aqib very well.
And what’s with all these punkass idiots holding their pistols sideways when they try to shoot? I mean really, what gangsta punk thug dummy came up with that crap in the first place? Fighting stance, stiff arms, stiff wrist, right palm loosely on the grip, index finger pointed forward. Left hand gripped tightly, knuckles over knuckles, right thumb over left. Pull and release till click and continue until all rounds are spent. Big Dummies.
But it really only takes one. Never pull it unless your gonna shoot it. Never even show it or use it to threaten. The smart man runs away and lives to fight another day. You may have the shot, but can you make it? Think of the consequences if you don’t.
March 9th, 2012 at 12:46 am
BigMac- spoken like a man who knows!
March 9th, 2012 at 12:47 am
You guys are funny.
Talib had some rough games and some stellar ones mixed in with mostly average CB play. He struggled in a few games but for the most part was good to great.
You see, most people have short simple memories when relating to the positive yet strong long complex memories of the negative. It is human nature. Very few are able to consistently see the positive through their negatively biased minds.
This is the area where facts or human nature trumps. Capt.Tim is a great example of the human nature trumping fact.
March 9th, 2012 at 12:47 am
This always happens before the draft…
March 9th, 2012 at 1:59 am
You are a piece of work Captain. How stupid do you have to be to not know that you constantly do the EXACT same thing you are criticizing me for? You telling me to shut up shows how petty and feminine you really are. It goes without saying that if you saw me in person you wouldn’t tell me a damn thing. It’s always the tough guys on the internet that like to bow up to people and be a tough guy. With every post you make yourself into a bigger clown, but by all means, continue. I could give a rats arse what you say or think, and I’ll continue to post whatever the hell I want (unless Joe tells me otherwise).
And by the way, I do have my red and pewter boxers on. You know why, because I’m a fan of the Bucs. I wear my Bucs gear loud and proud practically every single day, and I will continue whether we go 0-16 or 16-0. There’s no one that wants us to win more than me, but I’m smart enough to understand that I have absolutely no control over what happens. I can either go with it, or be like you (post-Raheem). When we lose, I’m the grouchiest little b!tch in the world, but I never stop being a Bucs fan.
March 9th, 2012 at 2:41 am
So just to be clear, I’m not allowed to give an opinion on what others write now? If that were the case, then why do you continue to criticize others? Isn’t that giving an opinion on what others write? I guess I need clarification, because I am thoroughly confused by stupidity. I just want to make sure I got all the rules from the almighty internet tough guy, Captain Tim. I wouldn’t want to piss you off any further, you might cyber slap my arse!
March 9th, 2012 at 6:52 am
Capt. Tim
The Bucs supposedly have a simple schedule this year. Do you think that means they might do very well? I think it MIGHT.
It’s a bit early to make such a prediction, but it sure “seems” like the cards are lining up for a last-to-first result again in the division. I think Cam is overrated, and teams will figure him out this year.
The Saints offense is what wins their games, but suspensions and a Drew Breeze hold out, plus losing Nicks, Colston and a slew of other players in free agency will set them back.
That leaves Atlanta as our strongest rival this year.
So I think Schiano might come out looking like a genius this year. We’ll end up with a stronger schedule the following year and might lose more games…it will depend on how well the team develops.
March 9th, 2012 at 8:08 am
Allstottsmarr- exactly! Hard to believe there are still morons defending this guy- endless issues, bad player
Hawiaan- whatever grandma. Not reading your whinny post anymore! Think you may need some hormone treatment. You seem to be showing signs of Menopause.
March 9th, 2012 at 8:21 am
Y’all do know that insurance companies dont pay diddly squat anymore, right? That is unless you’re criped from the crash. They just don’t pay. Neither do most juries. So I hardly agree this is a money grab. Perhaps she thinks it is, but she is sadly mistaken. Her lawyer should know better.
March 9th, 2012 at 8:27 am
Tim did your sources tell you that i said we were a playoff team last year. I only post on this site to keep your arrogant ass in check. I dont make predictions, tell people i have sources,flip flop back in forth, and take credit for everything. I have been stating for years the glazers, are cheap and the plan is bs. YOu for the last two have been telling me how dumb i am, and that sources told you that when they are close they will spend. Now that you are officially on the glazers are cheap bandwagon, im sure the glazers will actually spend, because everything you say is wrong. When they do spend you will quickly flip flop , take credit for convincing the glazers to spend, tell us your sources told you this all along.
March 9th, 2012 at 8:33 am
See if your magic sources can tell you how to get a girl, then maybe you could spare us the 100 terrible troll like posts per hour. Just by the sheer number and cluelessness of your posts i can tell that the day you were born was the last day you saw female genitalia. Go away fattie
March 9th, 2012 at 9:31 am
So this lady filed a police report? At the time did she mention that Talib said he would ‘bust a cap’ in her?? Of course not! This is simply a lawsuit that was filed for a small amount of money because they figure it would be settled out of court. There is absolutely NO merit to this suit at all and only an attorney would put any credibility in this women’s testimony.
Like I’ve said, I’m no fan of Talib’s but in this country we are innocent until proven guilty..a fact that apparantly most attorneys conveniently ignore as well as others on this site that don’t like Talib. This suit is a joke and if it doesn’t get dismissed before the hearing I’m sure it will be dismissed at the hearing. Absolutely a money grab. If she actually had suffered mental and physical damage then there would be far more money involved than there is. She obviously never went to the hospital after the accident or Talib’s insurance would have offered a settlement. Total BS lawsuit. No wonder Thomas has so much time to post on this site. Nobody in their right mind would hire an attorney who believed that a suit like this had merit.
March 9th, 2012 at 10:06 am
@Bobby But who caused the crash? If Talib caused it, and if indeed she got hurt (which we don’t really know), shouldn’t she have the right to ask him to make it right? What if it was your mom and Talib hit her car? Should she not have a right to pursue something just because? Would it be a money grab then?
March 9th, 2012 at 10:07 am
I hate it when, I plan a conversation in my head, but the other person doesn’t follow the script.
March 9th, 2012 at 10:12 am
I absolutely think this is a made up money grab. Nothing reported for 15 months. Sounds like this person found out he was a “troubled” Buccaneer with money and a had a lawyer that said “let’s go for it!”
Unfortunately for Talib, he has put himself in this situation because he has kept himself out of other situations.
This should be an example to him of why he needs to buy a PS3 and a home movie theater and if he is not at 1 Buc Place – sit home…. for the next 3 years.
March 9th, 2012 at 11:05 am
We dont really know if this is the first mention she made of this. In most instances an attorney will send a pre-suit demand letter.
In a situation like this that is sometimes a successful tactic because talib might offer a settlement to kepp it out of the media.
The fact that it wasnt settled tells me not much of a case for the plaintiff.
Well see. Bigger problems for him out in Texas.
March 9th, 2012 at 11:27 am
Eric and Dave- agreed that there are tiny, if any ,Legal ramifications for Talib over this.
But it also seems unlikely to be a simple money grab- or extortion attempt, as the timing seems to doom that idea
I know this is never considered- but what of this woman is simply telling the truth.
What if this poor old woman had her life threatened, during a very routine trafficc accident- and it upset her.
His history doesn’t suggest otherwise
Talib’s history suggest he would threaten an old woman
While the legal system allows scumbags to be scumbags- thankfully the NFL commissioner requires a standard of human behavior. Talib’s stupidity has made him a regular visitor.
If the Bucs continue to Did ya put yer laundry away( yer Saturday job!) allow Talib to act stupidly, hopefully the commissioner will give him the” Pacman treatment” , and like the last idiot who refused to display any intelligence, boot him outta the league.
If Talib is innocent- and with this guys 6 previous admitted transgressions, he ain’t!- then as Dave said- he is an idiot for allowing himself to be caught n this situation . He is a millionaire. He calls his lawyer and witnesses, and they arrive, Prior to getting out of the car
March 9th, 2012 at 11:44 am
So now she’s a ‘little old lady’??? Where in the story does it say that??
The timing of the story suggests she’s telling the truth?? C’mon! If anything it’s the exact opposite. The timing of this story suggests Talib would quickly settle out of court if he were guilty and make this go away because he has a new coach who knows his troubled past, FA on the horizon where they could replace him, the draft, and a court date in Texas. Everything about the timing says ‘BOGUS’. I’m just not buying this. The legal ramifications for Talib in this are ZERO…..period.
March 9th, 2012 at 11:44 am
Jarrett- I have lots of time right now. I got back from Norfolk at end of Dec.
I don’t leave again for several weeks. So I work out, hit the beach, and post occasionally. Life is beautiful.
If you only post occasionally, to “keep me in line” , then you are a failure at that also. While I look foward to you showing up- due to yer tenacity- yer actual skills at debate need lots of work.
But keep arguing with me, Eric, and Thomas. By the time your done- you’ll be up to speed
March 9th, 2012 at 11:50 am
I dont necessarily dissagree with that analysis Mr. Captain, clearly the man has issues.
My opinions are legal not whether the bucs should keep the guy.
If there is an accident with property damgage thats easy to prove. Cars get fixed somewhere, insurance companies are called, etc.
This womans version doesnt mesh with my understanding of the procedures followed by law enforcement officers, and its said they were called to this scene. Thats all im saying.
Does that mean she is lying 100%? absolutely not, she could be telling the truth.
As you know, law is murky, facts are cloudy, and lawyers get paid!
excellent system from my point of view!
Do you have enough confidence in these facts, as presented, for it to be the tipping point in ending a man’s carreer?
March 9th, 2012 at 11:53 am
@Al…if it were Talib’s fault he would have been cited. If the women were injured she would have gone to the hospital. Apparently the accident was so minor it didn’t even warrant a citation. I wouldn’t want my mother to be a gold digging money grabber. Would you want that of your mother??
March 9th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
Everybody says they have a great atty or know a great atty, but you never really know until the $#!t hits the fan and your in deep. That’s when a good firm really shines. I’ve met a few, but so many just don’t know their @$$ from a hole in the ground, especially when it comes to contracts. Expensive also doesn’t always equate to good, but Jewish often does. Cross your t’s, dot your i’s, document everything, and you at least stand a chance.
March 9th, 2012 at 8:08 pm
Eric- no, this incident is certainly shouldn’t cost anyone their career
It’s the other 7 incidents, plus his continuing to be in involved in other issues, that warrant his dismissal
Along with his lousy play, and quitting on his team
Yeah, that about does it.
And do you honestly believe he didn’t threaten this woman? Just based on what we know of Taliban? Not what we can prove. Just what his character has shown