First off, let us thank Adam Jones for destroying the name of a great video game legend, Pacman, and may we also be thankful he didn't choose the nickname Zelda. Anyway, Mr. Jones' infamous run ins with the law, most notably those involving shootings at strip clubs, have gained him more fame than returning a silly interception or punt return for a touchdown ever could have.
In an exclusive interview with Fox's Jay Glazer, Jones admits that he was wrong, but still believe's he was just doing as young men do. "Every gentleman, if you're normal, you love the strip clubs, too. Nice girls, young, nude ... All part of having fun when you're growing up," said Jones.
Well why didn't we ever think of it that way? Wow, how uptight do consummate professionals Ronnie Lott and Rod Woodson seem in hind site? But hey, it's draft time, somebody has to give Pacman a shot (no pun intended).
Next was the heart warming, made-for-TV story of Travis Henry, who has found himself not only in legal troubles (cocaine trafficking charges), but also financial woes since his playing days have ended. The former Buffalo Bill, Tennessee Titan and Denver Bronco, is out of the league following many off the field drug related incidents, has nine children with nine women and currently pays about $170,000 a year in child support.
Henry rushed for 6,086 yards in just over six NFL seasons. Who knows what could have been if he was only a little more level headed. Hey Travis, when they said wrap it up, they weren't talking about your career.
So you want an NFL player that is actually on a roster? How about the biggest name that hit the open market this off season, the Washington Redskins own Albert Haynesworth. The monstrous defensive lineman, who just signed the largest contract for a defensive player in the history of pro football (7 years, $100 million) was arrested for reckless driving and having an expired registration. First of all, you would think that after stomping on the helmet less head of Dallas Cowboys center Andre Gurode in 2006, Haynesworth would have tried to stay out of trouble, and he did talk about his growth as a person and player regarding that incident during his press conference this month.
Ok, so let's give him the benefit of the doubt and say that it was truly an accident that occurred, by the way the other driver was in serious condition, but an expired registration? Unless they raised the cost of registering a vehicle to 101 million dollars, that is just a bonehead mistake. Good luck with that guy DC.
Speaking of repeat offenders, how about Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Bryant McKinnie? The big guy could possibly avoid charges stemming from a street fight outside a club in Miami if he completes community service and counseling. The catch? he would also have to avoid being arrested again. For those who don't remember, McKinnie was one of the key guys in on the love boat scandal a few years back.
There was some other news about Michael Vick's hearing, Tony Zendejas getting aquitted of Rape and Brian Bosworth getting an arrest for drunken driving, but I think we've had enough for the day.
How about this blog ends with a special Happy Birthday to former San Francisco 49ers safety Merton Hanks. Although most fans remember the 41 year old for his "chicken dance" following an interception or touchdown, and rightfully so, the four-time pro bowler recorded 33 career interceptions and six touchdowns, not to mention a Super Bowl ring in 1994. Hanks is currently a senior manager and assistant director of operations for the National Football League.
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