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Chopblock CB · 12-14-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by PrairiePat

You really need to read this.
Donte’ Stallworth a change man after fateful turn in 2009 - Patriots - Boston.com

Yes..I read it when it first came out...know of the details of the incident...know it was an accident..a terrible accident...know he has paid his debt to society...and is still paying for it emotionally...because that's the way he is. Nevertheless, because he did what he did..the word "Great" probably isn't the best word to associate the man and the action. This is one of those "Black Marks" that will always stay with him. I did also mention that because of who he is..his response...his fessing up to the incident and the way he has handled it, is probably the reason why it hasn't constantly being rehashed ...brought up and thrown in his face. myself included......

***BradyFTW!*** · 12-14-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MrNathanDrake

Everyone knows you shouldn't drink and drive. Its dangerous to yourself and the general public.

He ended someones life because he was too stupid to call a cab. He'd rather drive around intoxicated in an overpriced luxury car while drunk....

Yeah. GREAT PERSON!!!!!

Don't get me wrong. I don't care what players do off the field. But don't come here saying Stallworth is a great person. He could very well be in jail right now.

Not to defend drunk driving, but

A) you obviously don't know the specifics of what happened
B) one foolish mistake does not render everything else that someone does meaningless. He immediately owned up for it and has done everything in his power since to make up for his mistake in whatever capacity he can. That does matter.

***Deus Irae*** · 12-14-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MrNathanDrake

Everyone knows you shouldn't drink and drive. Its dangerous to yourself and the general public.

He ended someones life because he was too stupid to call a cab. He'd rather drive around intoxicated in an overpriced luxury car while drunk....

Yeah. GREAT PERSON!!!!!

Don't get me wrong. I don't care what players do off the field. But don't come here saying Stallworth is a great person. He could very well be in jail right now.

CheeseMonkeys · 12-14-2012, 11:02 AM

I believe many team's locker rooms are shaped by the personalities of "good" players and the coaches. Any time a player with a strong and arrogant personality enters the Patriots organization it won't matter. It is the Patriot way as long as Tom Brady and Bill Belichick are part of that organization. I'm sure many players understand this right off the bat and wouldn't dare to try to take charge.

If you look at the Jets locker room, it's no wonder why that organization is such a mess. They've had some questionable characters on that team and the head coach can be an ass, hence why I was actually understanding of them acquiring Tim Tebow, even as a backup QB.

signbabybrady · 12-14-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MrNathanDrake

Everyone knows you shouldn't drink and drive. Its dangerous to yourself and the general public.

He ended someones life because he was too stupid to call a cab. He'd rather drive around intoxicated in an overpriced luxury car while drunk....

Yeah. GREAT PERSON!!!!!

Don't get me wrong. I don't care what players do off the field. But don't come here saying Stallworth is a great person. He could very well be in jail right now.

Ted Kennedy says hi.

***AndyJohnson*** · 12-14-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackson 2

Not defending Stallworth, but he already went to jail for that offense. Also, if you research that incident you'll find that it was a complex one in many ways. Finally, despite that horrific case of poor behavior, Stallworth is widely-regarded as a good guy, well-educated and multi-lingual. Understand, I'm not attempting to absolve him, but, rather, just trying to present a clearer picture.

I know that if someone got drunk and drove their car and killed one of my relatives, the fact that they speak 2 languages would make me feel better.

sieglo · 12-14-2012, 01:32 PM

But... but.... They hate their coach.

Avenger · 12-14-2012, 01:56 PM

[Responsibleblock CB;3287523]Valid point regarding Stallworth NOT being a "Great" person....Anyone without money, who couldn't hire a high paid lawyer, would still be doing time for manslaughter. He made a mistake...a terrible mistake and he's paying for it emotionally for the rest of his life...still doesn't bring the victim back folks....The fact that he doesn't have a rap sheet a mile long and he's never been a problem child in his past is probably the only reason that it's not being thrown in his face every day. [/QUOTE]

His lawyer wanted him to fight the charges because he could have gotten of, but he wanted to plead guilty because he felt responsible

***nabwong*** · 12-14-2012, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MrNathanDrake

Everyone knows you shouldn't drink and drive. Its dangerous to yourself and the general public.

He ended someones life because he was too stupid to call a cab. He'd rather drive around intoxicated in an overpriced luxury car while drunk....

Yeah. GREAT PERSON!!!!!

Don't get me wrong. I don't care what players do off the field. But don't come here saying Stallworth is a great person. He could very well be in jail right now.

Everyone makes mistakes including you and I.

***Jackson 2*** · 12-14-2012, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyJohnson

I know that if someone got drunk and drove their car and killed one of my relatives, the fact that they speak 2 languages would make me feel better.

You know what my intent was there. I also know what yours was. I just wonder "why?"