Cleveland Browns Donte Stallworth kills pedestrian with Bentley
During a busy, high traffic Miami Saturday morning, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth hit and killed a Florida pedestrian while driving his Bentley.
Stallworth, who has spent one season with the Browns organization, could face a serious charge by the Miami-Dade police as a result of this unfortunate accident.
The incident involved a 59-year-old man and Florida resident, Mario Reyes.
The Miami-Dade police are currently carrying out an investigation on the incident and as previously mentioned, are yet to levy any charges. Some of the possible charges Stallworth will face include driving under the influence, reckless driving and vehicular manslaughter.
Reyes was reported to have left his job as an overnight crane operator and was near the street as a result of walking towards a bus stop when he was struck by the Bentley. Reyes was treated within the critical moments following the accident, but unfortunately was pronounced dead approximately an hour following the accident.
The Browns organization is fully aware of the incident and are currently refusing to have any comments towards the matter. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello stated that the league is aware of the situation but was all that he would comment on.
Stallworth was set to receive a $4.75 million signing bonus on Friday, as part of a $35 million, seven-year deal inked with the Browns before the 2008 season.
Complications caused by the accident might delay in Stallworth receiving his signing bonus, and puts his playing career in serious jeopardy. Stallworth was reportedly cooperative with the police as the player displayed obvious emotional pain and was very saddened by this tragic incident.
Video of Donte Stallworth's sobriety test after the accident
William Queen, JOCKlife sports writer
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
NFC SOUTH: SAINTS, BUCCANEERS, FALCONS, AND PANTHERS TO COMPETE FOR DIVISION TITLE
The NFL is a brutal, hostile, unpredictable league where you can’t ever let your guard down. Year-after-year you have to come back bigger, better, faster, and stronger than you were before, because that’s just what it takes to be in the NFL.
If you want to survive in the NFC South, then you must be among the most combative there is. When you’re playing in a division where going from 3-13 to 10-6 is a cakewalk, then you know you’re in trouble.
Every team is this division has the potential to make the post season from the Atlanta Falcons, to the New Orleans Saint, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the Carolina Panthers.
For New Orleans, after their previous 7-9 campaign, the Saints came into the 2008 NFL season with a bad taste in their mouth. But with an offensive force in the shape of running back Deuce McAllister, returning back to the rotation, New Orleans seemed ready to go.
Although all the tickets available were sold out, fans soon realized that the Saints were anything but ready. Even though New Orleans was ranked 1st in the NFL offensively, the team needs some defensive improvement to be a play-off contender.
New Orleans finished at an adequate 8-8 record and though the team cut McAllister, a good coverage in Pierre Thomas might do the trick as the Saints look to improve their 99.6 rushing yards per game, which was 28th in the league.
Thomas has mentioned in the past that he can carry the load if McAllister was not around. Now is his opportunity to do the work on the ground and help improve the team’s running game, something Reggie Bush has not been able to since arriving in the league.
The Saints led the league in points (28.9), yards (410.7) and pass yards (311.1) all off the shoulder of quarterback Drew Brees, and with Brees they probably do not need another wide receiver, because Brees spread the ball well to his weapons.
Where the need arises is the defense as New Orleans was ranked 26th in points against, coughed up 339.5 yards per game and allowed 117.8 rushing yards against their opponents.
Coach Sean Payton needs to focus the defensive secondary, and D-line which finished 23rd in overall defense as that seems to be the only thing holding them back from achieving a division title.
The Saints are in a pretty good position as far as the 2009 NFL Draft goes; they are currently holding the 14th spot. If they hold onto the spot, then linebacker Brian Cushing out of USC would be a good choice. But if they do trade down, then they should grab either cornerback Vontae Davis from Illinois, or defensive end Larry English out of Northern Illinois. If they draft well and shop for good talent on the defensive side of the ball during free agency, we can look to enjoy their game as we have seen what their offense is capable of.
With the Falcons, they marched into last season with a sense of urgency; wanting to rebuild and repair the damage that was done the season before. Falcon fans had been waiting for about six months to watch rookie quarterback Matt Ryan’s debut against the Lions.
Over the course of the 2008 season, Ryan proved himself to all NFL fans that he is perfectly capable of being a consistent franchise quarterback in the NFL as he also won the AP Offensive Rookie of the year. With Ryan and running back Michael Turner, Atlanta wrap up a rather inconsistent year at 11-5 making the post season, but losing 30-24 to Super bowl runner-up Arizona Cardinals in the wild card round of the play-offs.
Though Michael Vick is still a Falcon, though not back with the team, Atlanta has needs as strong safety Lawyer Milloy is slowly getting older. Milloy is not the only replacement needed in Atlanta, the team also needs to replace the void left by Alge Crumpler at the tight end position, and also there is a need for an outside linebacker as well. The demand for a defensive tackle can hold off just a little bit longer as they sort out these other positions of dire need.
Saints can look forward to the draft and pick Brandon Pettigrew a tight end from Oklahoma State, or Clay Mathews an outside linebacker from USC. Both positions need work. But if they decide to trade down, then look for them to draft Conner Barwin of Cincinnati, or Wake Forest’s safety Chip Vaughn. Either will do, it just depends on how far down the Falcons look to venture. Also Atlanta has proven, with their record last year that they can come from last to first in a year. Will Ryan have a sophomore slump or can he keep up his success in Atlanta?
For Tampa Bay, they were the only team from this division to make the play-offs in 2007 so the Buccaneers were in better shape than any other NFC South team coming into 2008. Running back Warrick Dunn came over to Tampa Bay from Atlanta and proved to be a great every-down player throughout the season. One of the biggest concerns for Tampa Bay was the quarterback position, but Jeff Garcia came out of his shell and provided a stable 9-3 record until the team lost their last four games and missed the play-offs.
Once the post season was out, the organization decided to trim some weigh, firing head coach Jon Gruden, general manager Bruce Allen and releasing Derrick Brooks, Warrick Dunn, Cato June, Joey Galloway and Ike Hilliard.
New head coach Raheem Morris will have a lot to do during the off season as they look to fill holes during this free agency and also what they might need during the draft.
The XXXVII Super Bowl winners have two obvious needs this off-season with their quarterback and defensive tackle positions. Do they go after the free agent quarterbacks, or draft the best player that will be available at the 19th pick which should be a defensive tackle out of Ole Miss in Peria Jerry? If they decide to trade down, then look for them to grab USC’s quarterback Mark Sanchez, he would be a great pick since the Trojans have had some success at the quarterback position in the NFL.
For a team that started the season with so much potential and positioned itself for the play-offs, Tampa Bay collapsed late and quickly squandered the opportunities late in the season. Hopefully their new coach can help reshape the focus and mentality on a team that still has quality players.
The last team in this division, the Panthers was impressive on both sides of the ball finishing with an admirable 12-4 season and almost home field advantage in the NFC, but multiple interceptions and bad decisions from quarterback Jake Delhomme resulted in a painful loss to the Cardinals in the divisional round of the play-offs, as many Panther fans should consider this season a success.
Now the Panthers understand what hole they will be in if they trade pro-bowl defensive end Julius Peppers. They also are in desperation of a good cornerback to ensure their underachieving secondary. A defensive tackle would also aid the Panthers on the defensive line.
With so many positions needed to be filled on the defensive side of the ball, Carolina can’t afford to miss an opportunity this time around. Unfortunate for them, they don’t have a first round pick, so they’re going to be in some serious misfortune if they screw up in the second round though.
Their rushing attack finally ripened and showed its full potential, surprising teams all around the league. Steve Smith is also coming off a year hauling in 78 passes for 1,421 yards. I’m very interested to see if the Panthers can continue to step it up offensively, and how their defense will fair without the powerful presence of Julius Peppers in the line-up.
William Queen, JOCKlife sports writer
If you want to survive in the NFC South, then you must be among the most combative there is. When you’re playing in a division where going from 3-13 to 10-6 is a cakewalk, then you know you’re in trouble.
Every team is this division has the potential to make the post season from the Atlanta Falcons, to the New Orleans Saint, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the Carolina Panthers.
For New Orleans, after their previous 7-9 campaign, the Saints came into the 2008 NFL season with a bad taste in their mouth. But with an offensive force in the shape of running back Deuce McAllister, returning back to the rotation, New Orleans seemed ready to go.
Although all the tickets available were sold out, fans soon realized that the Saints were anything but ready. Even though New Orleans was ranked 1st in the NFL offensively, the team needs some defensive improvement to be a play-off contender.
New Orleans finished at an adequate 8-8 record and though the team cut McAllister, a good coverage in Pierre Thomas might do the trick as the Saints look to improve their 99.6 rushing yards per game, which was 28th in the league.
Thomas has mentioned in the past that he can carry the load if McAllister was not around. Now is his opportunity to do the work on the ground and help improve the team’s running game, something Reggie Bush has not been able to since arriving in the league.
The Saints led the league in points (28.9), yards (410.7) and pass yards (311.1) all off the shoulder of quarterback Drew Brees, and with Brees they probably do not need another wide receiver, because Brees spread the ball well to his weapons.
Where the need arises is the defense as New Orleans was ranked 26th in points against, coughed up 339.5 yards per game and allowed 117.8 rushing yards against their opponents.
Coach Sean Payton needs to focus the defensive secondary, and D-line which finished 23rd in overall defense as that seems to be the only thing holding them back from achieving a division title.
The Saints are in a pretty good position as far as the 2009 NFL Draft goes; they are currently holding the 14th spot. If they hold onto the spot, then linebacker Brian Cushing out of USC would be a good choice. But if they do trade down, then they should grab either cornerback Vontae Davis from Illinois, or defensive end Larry English out of Northern Illinois. If they draft well and shop for good talent on the defensive side of the ball during free agency, we can look to enjoy their game as we have seen what their offense is capable of.
With the Falcons, they marched into last season with a sense of urgency; wanting to rebuild and repair the damage that was done the season before. Falcon fans had been waiting for about six months to watch rookie quarterback Matt Ryan’s debut against the Lions.
Over the course of the 2008 season, Ryan proved himself to all NFL fans that he is perfectly capable of being a consistent franchise quarterback in the NFL as he also won the AP Offensive Rookie of the year. With Ryan and running back Michael Turner, Atlanta wrap up a rather inconsistent year at 11-5 making the post season, but losing 30-24 to Super bowl runner-up Arizona Cardinals in the wild card round of the play-offs.
Though Michael Vick is still a Falcon, though not back with the team, Atlanta has needs as strong safety Lawyer Milloy is slowly getting older. Milloy is not the only replacement needed in Atlanta, the team also needs to replace the void left by Alge Crumpler at the tight end position, and also there is a need for an outside linebacker as well. The demand for a defensive tackle can hold off just a little bit longer as they sort out these other positions of dire need.
Saints can look forward to the draft and pick Brandon Pettigrew a tight end from Oklahoma State, or Clay Mathews an outside linebacker from USC. Both positions need work. But if they decide to trade down, then look for them to draft Conner Barwin of Cincinnati, or Wake Forest’s safety Chip Vaughn. Either will do, it just depends on how far down the Falcons look to venture. Also Atlanta has proven, with their record last year that they can come from last to first in a year. Will Ryan have a sophomore slump or can he keep up his success in Atlanta?
For Tampa Bay, they were the only team from this division to make the play-offs in 2007 so the Buccaneers were in better shape than any other NFC South team coming into 2008. Running back Warrick Dunn came over to Tampa Bay from Atlanta and proved to be a great every-down player throughout the season. One of the biggest concerns for Tampa Bay was the quarterback position, but Jeff Garcia came out of his shell and provided a stable 9-3 record until the team lost their last four games and missed the play-offs.
Once the post season was out, the organization decided to trim some weigh, firing head coach Jon Gruden, general manager Bruce Allen and releasing Derrick Brooks, Warrick Dunn, Cato June, Joey Galloway and Ike Hilliard.
New head coach Raheem Morris will have a lot to do during the off season as they look to fill holes during this free agency and also what they might need during the draft.
The XXXVII Super Bowl winners have two obvious needs this off-season with their quarterback and defensive tackle positions. Do they go after the free agent quarterbacks, or draft the best player that will be available at the 19th pick which should be a defensive tackle out of Ole Miss in Peria Jerry? If they decide to trade down, then look for them to grab USC’s quarterback Mark Sanchez, he would be a great pick since the Trojans have had some success at the quarterback position in the NFL.
For a team that started the season with so much potential and positioned itself for the play-offs, Tampa Bay collapsed late and quickly squandered the opportunities late in the season. Hopefully their new coach can help reshape the focus and mentality on a team that still has quality players.
The last team in this division, the Panthers was impressive on both sides of the ball finishing with an admirable 12-4 season and almost home field advantage in the NFC, but multiple interceptions and bad decisions from quarterback Jake Delhomme resulted in a painful loss to the Cardinals in the divisional round of the play-offs, as many Panther fans should consider this season a success.
Now the Panthers understand what hole they will be in if they trade pro-bowl defensive end Julius Peppers. They also are in desperation of a good cornerback to ensure their underachieving secondary. A defensive tackle would also aid the Panthers on the defensive line.
With so many positions needed to be filled on the defensive side of the ball, Carolina can’t afford to miss an opportunity this time around. Unfortunate for them, they don’t have a first round pick, so they’re going to be in some serious misfortune if they screw up in the second round though.
Their rushing attack finally ripened and showed its full potential, surprising teams all around the league. Steve Smith is also coming off a year hauling in 78 passes for 1,421 yards. I’m very interested to see if the Panthers can continue to step it up offensively, and how their defense will fair without the powerful presence of Julius Peppers in the line-up.
William Queen, JOCKlife sports writer
Sunday, March 8, 2009
T.O................ Oh No
After a detestable run with the Cowboys, future Hall-of-Fame WR Terrell Owens signed a 1-year, $6.5M deal with the Buffalo Bills.
This deal sounds great for the Bills, and who knows what Trent Edwards is thinking. But seriously, does this sound like TO's dreamland? Struggling O-line, and a QB with the actions of Kurt Warner; from left bench, to starting QB, and back again.
I think that TO is one of the most talented wide receivers to ever play football. But we all know that if he doesn't catch 120 passes, and the bills don't go 14-2, then we'll be hearing a TO/EDWARDS soap opera soaking up sports center every evening.
The bottom line is that if the Buffalo Bills want attention, then they're going to get it. TO is like a ticking time bomb, but only god knows when he's gonna blow.
This deal sounds great for the Bills, and who knows what Trent Edwards is thinking. But seriously, does this sound like TO's dreamland? Struggling O-line, and a QB with the actions of Kurt Warner; from left bench, to starting QB, and back again.
I think that TO is one of the most talented wide receivers to ever play football. But we all know that if he doesn't catch 120 passes, and the bills don't go 14-2, then we'll be hearing a TO/EDWARDS soap opera soaking up sports center every evening.
The bottom line is that if the Buffalo Bills want attention, then they're going to get it. TO is like a ticking time bomb, but only god knows when he's gonna blow.
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