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Stallworth: One disaster after another
It was inevitable, apparently, but now it’s fact: Receiver Dante Stallworth has been charged with DUI manslaughter.
Prosecutors in Miami allege he was driving drunk on the morning of March 14 when he struck and killed a pedestrian on Miami Beach.
What does it mean? Nothing good for the Browns or their fans, unless you’re a member of the David Patten fan club.
Can’t imagine Stallworth playing this season. But, hey, there’s always Patten, the veteran receiver recently signed after Stallworth’s arrest, the trade of Kellen Winslow Jr. and the release of Joe Jurevicius.
Could last year’s free-agent Stallworth signing look any worse? Doubt it.
In training camp, while horsing around with No. 1 receiver Braylon Edwards, Stallworth landed on Edwards’ foot, injuring him. Who knows if Edwards actually ever completely recovered from that, although he couldn’t use it as an excuse for his bad hands, I suppose.
Then Stallworth gets hurt and can’t stay on the field, plays in only a handful of games.
Finally, he kills a guy after a night of drinking on Miami Beach.
As misfortune goes, it’s worse than LeCharles Bentley, the center who snapped a knee tendon and never played again. Or Jeremiah Pharms, the linebacker who Butch Davis drafted in the fifth round who had robbed a drug dealer at gunpoint and never played at all.
Stallworth, 28, is expected to surrender to authorities Thursday morning.
Good grief. Does it ever get easy to be a Browns fan?
DUI manslaughter, by the way, is a felony that carries a minimum of four years to a maximum 15 years in prison.
Oh well. There’s always Patten, right?
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By asthenflturns
April 3, 2009 8:06 AM | Link to this
We are all human. Sean I hope you never do anything wrong and get caught. You sound like a typical Bengal fan. Oh, by the way how many gun thug, DUI, underage drinking citations, etc…players have played or are playing for the Bengals? Go Browns!By sam
April 3, 2009 8:30 AM | Link to this
Just another problem child in the NFL and NBA.By Jon
April 3, 2009 9:56 AM | Link to this
This whole situation has been very unfortunate for all parties involved. Stallworth made a BIG mistake. But has he denied anything? Tried to run or blame anyone else? NO he has done what most ppl in his shoes wouldnt do and take full responsibility for his actions and is taking everything that is coming his way. I am not saying what happened is ok. I am glad to see someone who is a pro-athlete and in the spotlight take responsibility for their actions and not use their Status to get out of trouble. Sam! has he ever done anything before to be called a problem child?? NO he made a mistake and he is living with it. Do not judge what you do not know!By null
April 3, 2009 10:27 AM | Link to this
Mark my words. He will plead to the DUI and WONT be convicted of the veh. manslaughter. Reyes should not have stepped of the curb into traffic. Stallworth is not responsible for that.By Jack
April 3, 2009 10:43 AM | Link to this
Regardless of innocence or guilt, he has played his last down for the Browns. The only question will be if the Browns get any salary cap relief. He was already in the NFL’s substance abuse program, even if just a DUI, he will not play this year.By null knowbetter
April 3, 2009 12:28 PM | Link to this
asthenflturns, seems like you are not a follower of the DDN because if you were you would know that Sean is a beat writer for the Browns. I love it how you are so quick to call him a Bengal fan when as a Brown’s fan you would be aware of Sean’s allegiance. Typical Brown’s fan, you are probably some girl that thinks Brady Quinn is cute.By asthenflturns
April 3, 2009 1:10 PM | Link to this
null knowbetter KMA-SMART* The name says it all. Your probably some gay guy. And yes Brady is Hot!By knowbetter
April 3, 2009 3:30 PM | Link to this
asthenflturns, told ya. Why so angry? Maybe its because Cleveland it the armpit of Ohio and you are just another nasty smell. See no name calling on my end, just being right is good enough for me.By Me
April 3, 2009 3:56 PM | Link to this
Null……Stallworth should not have been so drunk that he could not stop from hitting him!!!!!! He was wayyyyyyyyy over the legal limit!!!!