keepthefaith Posted February 22, 2007 Posted February 22, 2007 He signed James Lofton who had been arrested for sexual assault. He signed Reggie Rogers who had recently served prison time for killing three teenagers with his car. He kept re-signing Bruce Smith after his troubles. What's your point? In the NFL you have to have some tolerance for "bad boys" otherwise most teams would have a tough time fielding 22 starters.
stuckincincy Posted February 22, 2007 Author Posted February 22, 2007 Update on Thurman: "Thurman gets 90 days in jail DUI sentence may be reduced if player continues his treatment BY SHARON COOLIDGE | SCOOLIDGE@ENQUIRER.COM 02/22/07 Suspended Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Odell Thurman told a judge Wednesday he was driving drunk early on the morning of Sept. 25 when he was stopped at a DUI checkpoint in the East End. He added that he struggles with alcoholism. "I am here today to accept what I did," Thurman said. "I am in treatment, trying to get everything straightened out." "Are you an alcoholic?" Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge John Burlew asked Thurman. "Yes, I am," Thurman replied." etc. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/art.../702220379/1066
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