Don't count on drafting Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth in your fantasy football leagues this year. After pleading guilty to a drunk driving accident that took the life of a pedestrian in March, Stallworth has been suspended from the NFL indefinitely."The conduct reflected in your guilty plea resulted in the tragic loss of life and was inexcusable," commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. "While the criminal justice system has determined the legal consequences of this incident, it is my responsibility as NFL Commissioner to determine appropriate league discipline for your actions, which have caused irreparable harm to the victim and his family, your club, your fellow players and the NFL."
Cleveland Curse, anyone?
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I think Rog went overboard on this. Donte was as responsible as he could possibly be on this from the second it happened and has seemed genuinely remorseful. Nothing Goodell does is going to match what Donte feels looking in the mirror every day.
In fact, I suspect this will lead to more tomfoolery. After all, if you screw up and do everything possible to make it right from the second it happens, and you can still be suspended indefinitely, why be responsible? It's a 50-50shot you get caught, so why not try to lie your way out of it or whatever? Punishment won't be any worse than if you're humble and own up to it. Bad move.
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