Stallworth suspended for the entire season

[dmek25]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Different commissioner when Little committed his crime. Goodell was especially cognizant of the belief that the league was way too light on Little and wasn't about to let that happen again

i knew this. but the policy itself hasn't changed, has it?

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by dmek25

i knew this. but the policy itself hasn't changed, has it?

The enforcement of it has. As it should be.

[The Trigga]

Lol he should still be in frickin prison

[dmek25]

in a union environment, can that be done with out negotiations?

[stevenslats]

It is nice to see that these players are not above the law, but I have to agree, too many times leniency is shown to these Big Shot's who think that they are untouchable. They don't get that they should be setting the example for all the kids that idolize them. I worry about our future.

Go Skins

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by stevenslats

It is nice to see that these players are not above the law, but I have to agree, too many times leniency is shown to these Big Shot's who think that they are untouchable. They don't get that they should be setting the example for all the kids that idolize them. I worry about our future.

Go Skins

Welcome to the board slats. I love Tennessee! Well they are role models whether they accept it or not. Some take it seriously, some don't.

[Dirtbag59]

He really should get a lifetime ban. I mean part of me believes Stallworth is genuinely sorry but taking another life outside of maybe killing a criminal during a hostile takeover should be a lifetime ban.

[CRedskinsRule]

Wow, ESPN just reported that Donte Stallworth's suspension will be lifted after the Superbowl. That seems ridiculous to me.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Wow, ESPN just reported that Donte Stallworth's suspension will be lifted after the Superbowl. That seems ridiculous to me.

Had he veered off of the road and struck a pedestrian I'd agree. I know that DUI isn't right, but the guy stepped out in front of him, that can happen to anyone regardless of BAC.

[mlmpetert]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

Had he veered off of the road and struck a pedestrian I'd agree. I know that DUI isn't right, but the guy stepped out in front of him, that can happen to anyone regardless of BAC.

Yeah, its horrible what happened, but there are risks in life, unfortunately people die premature sometimes. Its the same as if he had been drinking recklessly. He didnt intend to kill someone when he made bad judgement and got behind the wheel but it happened.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

Had he veered off of the road and struck a pedestrian I'd agree. I know that DUI isn't right, but the guy stepped out in front of him, that can happen to anyone regardless of BAC.

exactly.

[Monkeydad]

Commissioner Roger Goodell indicated that Donte' Stallworth will be reinstated from his suspension when eligible next week.
"He recognizes the terrible judgment that he made and the tragic judgment he made and he'll be free to continue his career as of next week," offered Goodell. The Browns still own Stallworth's rights, but they fully intend to cut ties with him this offseason.

Donte' Stallworth



Agreed. Way too lenient.

[CRedskinsRule]

I don't get it, I know Vick and Stallworth had totally different crimes, but I thought the standard was no decision until you were done with your punishment. Stallworth still is under house arrest, which is a form of civil confinement, so how can Goodell even discuss this IF he is operating the same for every player. I didn't have much of an issue with the legal system's repercussions for Stallworth, but to be off suspension, but under house arrest, seems to make a mockery of an get tough stance Goodell may claim to have.

Just my opinion

[mooby]

Goodell isn't operating the same for every player. He reviews each case independantly and decides how to act accordingly. There is no standard that he set for how he reviews punishments or when someone's punishment is up.

As for Stallworth's punishment, well I can see why people would want a longer prison sentence but you really have to understand the legal system to know why he only served a month. It's all about evidence and how much the police can prove the extent of involvement, not about the truth of what happened. I don't believe Stallworth fits your average criminal thug type player blessed with great talent kinda profile. From everything I've ever heard or read he's a genuinely nice guy who obviously made a horrible mistake. He's paid his dues and done everything right and now he deserves a second chance. Obviously there will be those who say Mario Reyes didn't get a second chance at life so Stallworth doesn't deserve his but it is what it is. I don't see how anybody can be truly shocked at any step of this whole ordeal because it's how our society works.

[Giantone]

Malice......,Stallworth had no malice while Vick did.You must also understand the crime to understand the punishment.As was reported earlier ther was a vidio of this accident and as in Florida the man was killed while J-walking there by contributing to his own death.Where this comes into play is in the civil case....the family could ...like it or not get nothing.This was all part a a plea arragement....and what was best for the rest of the victums family.