Tim Couch Pulls Out Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4889938 To me, it seems like he is showing genuine remorse. I know most people do not agree in giving him a second chance, but I am actually for it. I know Mangini and Co. will disagree, though. To me, I don't necessarily believe this shows a character deficiency in Stallworth. I believe it was just an accident. Stallworth seems like an educated guy and he comes across as very respectful in most interviews I've seen. I think this tragedy just shows how fast someone's life can change. What Stallworth did was stupid, immature, and cost a man his life. Luckily for him, he was given a second chance. I'm genuinely intrigued to see what he does with this second chance. I'll be following his season, wherever he plays. The interview also sheds some light as to why he was given a reduced sentence as well as plays the Stallworth's 911 call and shows some video taken at the scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yosemitejam Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 He may be reinstated by the NFL....But, has he received any offers to play?? I didnt listen to the interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Couch Pulls Out Posted February 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 He may be reinstated by the NFL....But, as he received any offers to play?? I didnt listen to the interview Well he's still technically under contract with us, so I don't believe anybody can really offer him anything at the moment. They didn't mention that in the interview, though. It was more just a one-on-one about the accident and how he feels about what happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrb12711 Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 you and I had a good debate on this and I respect your opinion on the second chance. However, take all the legal stuff aside, he was on the way to being yet another bust for us. The numbers pretty much speak for themselves. I can hear the argument that he didn't have much help and a bad QB, but still. As I've seen people say here, there's a reason this guy was dumped from the pats and eagles after a season. He got injury prone late as well. I'll be interested to see if he gets back and where he goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebiker911 Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 The Browns have paid this guy alot of money. Why not at least give him a try out? I'm sure he will come cheap. Why not a one year cheap contract if they like what they see? Maybe they can get some return on their investment. God knows we could use someone with hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Couch Pulls Out Posted February 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 you and I had a good debate on this and I respect your opinion on the second chance. However, take all the legal stuff aside, he was on the way to being yet another bust for us. The numbers pretty much speak for themselves. I can hear the argument that he didn't have much help and a bad QB, but still. As I've seen people say here, there's a reason this guy was dumped from the pats and eagles after a season. He got injury prone late as well. I'll be interested to see if he gets back and where he goes. I agree with that fully. He wasn't very productive for us in the least. Was he in the best of situations? No, but a good receiver should make the best of his surroundings. I don't expect him to be a star wherever he goes. The only reason I even want him back is because we spent a good deal to land him, and he only had one season to prove himself. I don't think he'll be posting up 1500 yard seasons by any stretch of the imagination. But I would like to give him one more season to try and at least make an impact. I still don't think he'll be a Brown, but I do want to see what he does wherever he lands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridgeho Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 I'd say keep him, and see what he has. Remember he has been out for a year though. He will be a tad rusty, so injuries will probably play a part. I think he will play better and try harder than before, just because he knows he has gotten a second chance. If we don't keep him, then we don't we will just have to pay for another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7moses7 Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 I'd say keep him, and see what he has. Remember he has been out for a year though. He will be a tad rusty, so injuries will probably play a part. I think he will play better and try harder than before, just because he knows he has gotten a second chance. If we don't keep him, then we don't we will just have to pay for another. A second chance? He just received his bonus gets drunk hits a man,so now he's gonna try harder? He should've been gratefull for getting the bonus in the first place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MudratDetector Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 i'm all for a second chance whether it be in cleveland or elsewhere. people make mistakes. if a person can keep their seat in the US senate after killing somebody while drinking and driving, another person should be able to play nfl football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfoxwc Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Both are wrong. Arrange a trade for him to go to the Raiders, they'll be glad to give him a chance. What? A habitual water bottle stealer gets over a thousand bucks fine and gets traded? (goodriddance to Braying Edwards). But this guy gets his bonus, screws up like he did, and gets a "second chance" at staying with the team? Nope. I say, he's gone, but good luck to him starting over somewhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
next2nothing Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/06/report-bro...ase-stallworth/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daydawg19 Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 The Browns have paid this guy alot of money. Why not at least give him a try out? I'm sure he will come cheap. Why not a one year cheap contract if they like what they see? Maybe they can get some return on their investment. God knows we could use someone with hands. This guy could get hurt picking up a football......NO THANKS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daydawg19 Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 I'd say keep him, and see what he has. Remember he has been out for a year though. He will be a tad rusty, so injuries will probably play a part. I think he will play better and try harder than before, just because he knows he has gotten a second chance. If we don't keep him, then we don't we will just have to pay for another. As an old tennis pro used to say; "You cannot be serious" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridgeho Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 As an old tennis pro used to say; "You cannot be serious" Why cant I be serious. People make mistakes everyday, I do not like that he killed somebody while being under the influence. How many of us have went to get a bite to eat after a night of partying? My guess a lot of us, just like the ones who drink at games then drive home. Everything is made a lot bigger when a celeb does something wrong. He had a great lawyer he had video evidence with the guy not walking in the crosswalk, and he didn't flee the scene. He did everything that you could have done after the accident. 30 days was minor and he is lucky to be reinstated. My point being that after such a tragedy in life there are endings that can work out for the better. It don't matter what i say, they are going to release him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7moses7 Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 I have to believe Mangini and co. will continue to clean out bad seeds bad attitudes and cancers and move forward with his players,so there is no room for Stallworth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshutchins Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 I have to believe Mangini and co. will continue to clean out bad seeds bad attitudes and cancers and move forward with his players,so there is no room for Stallworth. I think Mangini, Holmgren and company will meet with Stallworth and make the decision based on both his attitude and the likelihood that he'll contribute positively to the Browns' progress forward. If he is truly contrite and would be a positive influence for incoming players AND he will be a productive receiver, then I think he'll stay. He's learned a hard lesson and could be a voice for good with rookies and other young players if he truly has learned the lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Steve Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 We do need receivers that can contribute. What's the downnside? Are we worried about morality in this case? Not to sound callous, but alcohol related incidents are often blamed on the alcohol. Had he been sober perhaps the jaywalker may have been connsidered at fault. WSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Report: Browns will release Stallworth upon return Posted: February 6th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff | Tags: Cleveland Browns, Donte' Stallworth, Roger Goodell Wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth received good news on Friday when NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced during his annual Super Bowl news conference that Stallworth would be reinstated into the league at some point after Super Bowl XLIV. Where Stallworth plays next season, though, appears to be another issue. Citing an unnamed source, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that the Browns will release Stallworth upon reinstatement, although a formal announcement may not come immediately. Stallworth, who was under the influence, struck and killed a pedestrian while driving on a causeway connecting Miami and Miami Beach on March 14, 2009, resulting in his suspension from football. He served 24 days in jail and was placed on house arrest. The Plain Dealer’s report says the Browns’ decision would be made by March 20, because if Stallworth is on the 80-man roster on that date — which is the 15th day of the 2010 league year — he would earn a $1 million roster bonus that Cleveland has no intention of paying him. http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/06/report-bro...ase-stallworth/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshutchins Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 The Plain Dealer’s report says the Browns’ decision would be made by March 20, because if Stallworth is on the 80-man roster on that date — which is the 15th day of the 2010 league year — he would earn a $1 million roster bonus that Cleveland has no intention of paying him. http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/06/report-bro...ase-stallworth/ Makes complete sense that the Browns would not want to pay him any kind of a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-TownBrown Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 I vote that we cut him - to save us from paying the $1 million dollar roster bonus, but try to bring him back at or near the veteran's minimum. Let's face it, we are very weak at WR and if he can give us anything it will be worth it. Yes, his one year was a bust, but sign him to a small one year deal and see where it goes. Its worth a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7moses7 Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 I vote that we cut him - to save us from paying the $1 million dollar roster bonus, but try to bring him back at or near the veteran's minimum. Let's face it, we are very weak at WR and if he can give us anything it will be worth it. Yes, his one year was a bust, but sign him to a small one year deal and see where it goes. Its worth a shot. I agree cut him! don't want him back.Look were the Colts and Saints WR were drafted.I would rather go that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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