On Wednesday June 26, 2013 Aaron Hernandez became the latest in a long line of NFL arrests this off season. Since the Super Bowl there has been (27) NFL players arrested for various offenses. Yes you read that right, 27! Those numbers are staggering. My thought is doesn't anyone have "control" over these teams or more specifically, the players?
The Patriots tried to take "control" back in 2001. That is when we were introduced to the "Patriot Way." At Super Bowl 36 the patriots were introduced as a team instead of as individuals. They were to be perceived as one force, an all for one and one for all type of mentality. …thus the "Patriot Way" was born. If a player wears a Patriots Jersey then they were to represent for not only themselves but the entire organization. "If you're going to be a part of this organization, there's a responsibility and a sense of obligation that comes with it, because in my family's mind, you're carrying our last name as well,'' Jonathan Kraft said after the Patriots signed Albert Haynesworth in 2011. "We just want [them] to understand what it means to be a Patriot and that there are certain things that are as important to us, and in some cases, more important to us, than winning.'' However, that hasn't exactly stuck, or did it ever really exists.
The "Patriot Way" seems more like an urban legend. I mean these guys may be one team but they are definitely not living there lives to represent anyone! The arrests records range from DUI to first degree murder!
It seems to me that the NFL, which should stand for Nation Football League not National Felon League, should enforce a no tolerance code of conduct. Any amount of trouble and the player is kicked out of the NFL period! I feel like these players feel like they are above the laws and punishment. It is only getting worse so the NFL should step in and do something as a league! Maybe if they realized their actions have consequences then they wouldn't be so quick to get in trouble!
Below is a list of the 27 active NFL players who have been arrested so far. The list was complied of information found on both Pro Football Talk and the San Diego Union Tribune:
- Michael Boley, New York Giants (Feb. 8): Arrested for child abuse in Alabama.
- Da'Quan Bowers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Feb. 18): Arrested for having a gun in his luggage at LaGuardia Airport, charges later reduced to disorderly conduct.
- Al Netter, San Francisco 49ers (Feb. 22): Arrested for DUI in California.
- Desmond Bryant, Cleveland Browns (Feb. 24): Arrested for criminal mischief in Miami.
- J'Marcus Webb, Chicago Bears (Feb. 24): Arrested for marijuana possession in Illinois, charges dropped.
- Javarris Lee, Arizona Cardinals (March 7): Arrested for failing to appear in court in Florida.
- Quinton Carter, Denver Broncos (March 9): Arrested for allegedly cheating at craps at a Vegas casino, case dismissed.
- Cody Grimm, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (March 10 and May 28): Arrested for public intoxication in Virginia twice.
- Evan Rodriguez, Chicago Bears (March 21 and May 31): Arrested for resisting an officer in Miami (charged later dropped), and then for DUI, speeding and "improper lane usage."
- Trumaine Johnson, St. Louis Rams (March 22): Arrested for misdemeanor DUI in Montana.
- Brandon Barden, Tennessee Titans (March 23): Arrested on suspicion of DUI after driving his car off the road in Georgia.
- Amari Spivey, Detroit Lions (March 27): Arrested for third-degree assault in an alleged domestic violence incident involving his girlfriend in Connecticut.
- William Moore, Atlanta Falcons (April 18): Arrested for simple battery after allegedly grabbing a woman by the shoulder in Atlanta.
- Rolando McClain, Baltimore Ravens (April 22): Arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest in Alabama.
- Ronnell Lewis, Detroit Lions (April 23): Arrested for getting in a bar fight in Oklahoma.
- Quentin Groves, Cleveland Browns (April 24): Arrested for solicitation in a prostitution sting in Ohio.
- Cliff Harris, New York Jets (May 2): Arrested for marijuana possession in New Jersey.
- Claude Davis, New York Jets (May 2): Arrested for marijuana possession in New Jersey.
- Daryl Washington, Arizona Cardinals (May 3): Arrested for aggravated assault after an alleged domestic violence incident with his ex-girlfriend.
- Armonty Bryant, Cleveland Browns (May 6): Arrested for DUI in Oklahoma.
- Titus Young, free agent (May 5, twice, and May 10): Arrested on suspicion of DUI, and then arrested again on the same day for trying to steal his own car from the tow yard. Arrested less than a week later for burglary.
- Mike Goodson, New York Jets (May 17): Arrested on drug and gun charges in New Jersey.
- Joe Morgan, New Orleans Saints (May 29): Arrested for DWI in Louisiana.
- Pacman Jones, Cincinnati Bengals (June 11): Arrested on an assault charge for allegedly punching a woman outside a club in Cincinnati.
- Jason Peters, Philadelphia Eagles (June 12): Arrested for street racing and leading police on a high-speed chase.
- Aaron Hernandez, New England Patriots (June 26): Arrested for murder and five gun-related charges in Massachusetts.
- Ausar Walcott, Cleveland Browns (June 26): Arrested for attempted murder after punching a man outside a club in New Jersey.
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