What the NFL Can Learn From Donte Stallworth

News Flash to all NFL Player unless you’re Ray Lewis, you’re not getting away with murder or assault or DUIs or being caught doing blow in the front seat of your parked car, Matt Jones, I’m looking in your direction. You will get caught and you will face the not only the US legal system but what we are finding out the even more punishing Goodell Goon Squad.  However, you can all learn from the example set by Donte Stallworth.

\We all know the details of the tragic event that killed Jose Reyes, so I won’t reiterate them here.

The moment after the accident, Stallworth pulled his car over and called 911 and waited until the police. He was 100% open and honest with the police, including his alcohol consumption earlier that evening. He reached out to the Reyes family and offered his support in any way that he could. When it came time to appear in front of a judge he threw himself on the mercy of the court.  After a request for leniency by Mr. Reyes family, Donte Stallworth was given 30 days in jail, later shortened to 24 because of good behavior, 2 years of house arrest and the lifetime suspension of his driver’s license. All things considered the court was lenient.

When it came time for Donte Stallworth to face the Goodell Good Squad, Stallworth once again manned up and took full responsibility for his unfortunate actions.  Stallworth promised to act “in a manner that more accurately reflects who I am and meets the high standard expected of all NFL players.”

“I recognize that there is a difference between the legal standard in my criminal case and the standard to which NFL players are held, It is clear that I exercised poor judgment and caused irreparable harm to Mario Reyes, his family, the NFL, its owners, coaches, employees and to my fellow players. Whatever he ultimately decides is the appropriate discipline, I will accept knowing that I have profoundly affected the NFL and its relationship with the fans of our game; I jeopardized the honor and privilege that I have been given to be an NFL player and to play for our fans. I am truly sorry.”

I’m sure Stallworth had some help writing the statement but he believed every word he said.

Goodell responded by suspending Stallworth for a season and Stallworth once again, simply accepted the punishment without protest.

I don’t think it’s farfetched to assume Donte Stallworth will be reinstated soon after the Super Bowl.

If you are a football player and you get caught doing something illegal, the best thing you can do is drop to your knees, accept your guilt and take whatever punishment is given to you. I guarantee you’ll be back playing sooner rather than later.

News Flash to all NFL Player unless you’re Ray Lewis, you’re not getting away with murder or assault or DUIs or being caught doing blow in the front seat of your parked car, Matt Jones, I’m looking in your direction. You will get caught and you will face the not only the US legal system but what we are finding out the even more punishing Goodell Goon Squad.  However, you can all learn from the example set by Donte Stallworth.

We all know the details of the tragic event that killed Jose Reyes, so I won’t reiterate them here.

The moment after the accident, Stallworth pulled his car over and called 911 and waited until the police. He was 100% open and honest with the police, including his alcohol consumption earlier that evening. He reached out to the Reyes family and offered his support in any way that he could. When it came time to appear in front of a judge he threw himself on the mercy of the court. After a request for leniency by Mr. Reyes family, Donte Stallworth was given 30 days in jail, later shortened to 24 because of good behavior, 2 years of house arrest and the lifetime suspension of his driver’s license. All things considered the court was lenient.

When it came time for Donte Stallworth to face the Goodell Good Squad, Stallworth once again manned up and took full responsibility for his unfortunate actions.  Stallworth promised to act “in a manner that more accurately reflects who I am and meets the high standard expected of all NFL players.”

“I recognize that there is a difference between the legal standard in my criminal case and the standard to which NFL players are held, It is clear that I exercised poor judgment and caused irreparable harm to Mario Reyes, his family, the NFL, its owners, coaches, employees and to my fellow players. Whatever he ultimately decides is the appropriate discipline, I will accept knowing that I have profoundly affected the NFL and its relationship with the fans of our game; I jeopardized the honor and privilege that I have been given to be an NFL player and to play for our fans. I am truly sorry.”

I’m sure Stallworth had some help writing the statement but he believed every word he said.

Goodell responded by suspending Stallworth for a season and Stallworth once again, simply accepted the punishment without protest.

I don’t think it’s far-fetched to assume Donte Stallworth will be reinstated soon after the Super Bowl.

If you are a football player and you get caught doing something illegal, the best thing you can do is drop to your knees, accept your guilt and take whatever punishment is given to you. I guarantee you’ll be back playing sooner rather than later.