Vincent Jackson arrested for drunk driving

Damn

Dangerous, stupid and a huge distraction…

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by Brian (DaBolts) on Jan 6, 2009 12:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Will never understand how these guys (meaning pro athletes) can’t just take a cab or call a car service

by matto619 on Jan 6, 2009 12:50 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

Because they are cocky and drunk

Bad combination.

1-10-DEN 18 (9:52) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 19-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 93-L.Castillo (95-S.Phillips) at DEN 18. 93-L.Castillo to DEN 14 for 4 yards (62-C.Wiegmann). 6-J.Cutler pouts ob to DEN 25 for 11 yards.

by Wonko on Jan 6, 2009 1:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Why even stop with pro athletes? I’ll never understand how anyone can’t just take a cab.

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by Richard Wade on Jan 6, 2009 1:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

True

Just magnified when these guys make so much money and the league has been coming down on them a lot harder for this (esp. under Goodell)

by matto619 on Jan 6, 2009 1:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Too bad this didn't happen a week ago.

;)

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by peytonsthebest on Jan 6, 2009 12:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Was VJ at the Colts game?

:-)

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by Brian (DaBolts) on Jan 6, 2009 1:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Unfortunately

we chose to cover him…thus giving Gates more room to burn us.

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by peytonsthebest on Jan 6, 2009 1:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Pravda!

Chambers made some important catches too.

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by Brian (DaBolts) on Jan 6, 2009 1:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, Jackson really destroyed the Colts.

by Dalton on Jan 6, 2009 1:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Norv should bench him.

Even though I hurt after writing that sentence.

by Dalton on Jan 6, 2009 1:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Technically

This is suspicion of DUI. I’m not sure what the legal difference is, but I do believe that the crime is the same, but a good lawyer can more easily get you out if its just suspicion. From the NFL perspective, usually this means that suspensions will wait until the case is resolved since the facts will remain blurry until that occurs. The team still can suspend them, but the article uses the cliche comment from A.J. “Moving forward, we will monitor the situation and have no further comment.” which usually means that they are going to wait it out.

My prediction: He plays.

1-10-DEN 18 (9:52) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 19-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 93-L.Castillo (95-S.Phillips) at DEN 18. 93-L.Castillo to DEN 14 for 4 yards (62-C.Wiegmann). 6-J.Cutler pouts ob to DEN 25 for 11 yards.

by Wonko on Jan 6, 2009 1:36 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

I would think suspicion

just means he opted for the blood test rather than breathalyzer. So until those results are released, he’s merely suspected of being a drunkard.

If it comes back under .08, suit him up. If not, bench him.

by Dalton on Jan 6, 2009 1:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yup

After Foley and Kiel you would think these guys would catch on.

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by Brian (DaBolts) on Jan 6, 2009 1:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I did some research

And it seems like almost everyone arrested for DUI is arrested as suspicion. Still, I would think that the results of any tests done on him won’t be released until the evidence is presented in court during his case. Which, I’m pretty sure will be held long after the playoffs are finished.

1-10-DEN 18 (9:52) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 19-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 93-L.Castillo (95-S.Phillips) at DEN 18. 93-L.Castillo to DEN 14 for 4 yards (62-C.Wiegmann). 6-J.Cutler pouts ob to DEN 25 for 11 yards.

by Wonko on Jan 6, 2009 1:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

exactly

it’s “suspicion” until he’s found guilty in court. You know, that whole “innocent until proven guilty” thing

by leghumpingjihadkiller on Jan 6, 2009 3:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

As long as he didn't cause her to miscarry

I’m ok.

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by Axion on Jan 6, 2009 3:14 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs

I personally think...

Norv might bench him just to avoid the distraction. If there’s one thing that can kill all the momentum we have, it’s something like this and then having to deal with it every day.

Keep VJ in San Diego and have a breathalyzer installed on his cars. Make sure before the team leaves that he apologizes to everyone. Set the example to each player that this is not a time for foolish mistakes.

On a GM-like note: Benching him for this game makes this offense more public and also makes VJ’s playoff stats go down a bit. Both of which equal him being more affordable next season.

by John (obviousman) on Jan 6, 2009 7:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

DUI + Probation

= no cars for VJ, unless someone else is driving. IOW, its too late to install the breathalyzer.

Also, distraction?!? Is the San Diego media going to turn into some rabid bloody thirsty mob overnight. In NY, Bos or Philly, this is a distraction. In San Diego its barely noticeable. I heard two Chargers get interviewed today, I think they got asked one question each on VJ and they didn’t say much of anything and the issue was dropped. This is not a distraction.

1-10-DEN 18 (9:52) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 19-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 93-L.Castillo (95-S.Phillips) at DEN 18. 93-L.Castillo to DEN 14 for 4 yards (62-C.Wiegmann). 6-J.Cutler pouts ob to DEN 25 for 11 yards.

by Wonko on Jan 6, 2009 9:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You're Right

I was under the impression that it would be bigger national news considering there are only 8 teams left in the playoffs and we’re one of them.

by John (obviousman) on Jan 7, 2009 6:34 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Turns out 8 is still a lot

Considering there are also bowl games, college basketball and we’re 3000 miles from Bristol, CO.

1-10-DEN 18 (9:52) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 19-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 93-L.Castillo (95-S.Phillips) at DEN 18. 93-L.Castillo to DEN 14 for 4 yards (62-C.Wiegmann). 6-J.Cutler pouts ob to DEN 25 for 11 yards.

by Wonko on Jan 7, 2009 1:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Bristol, CT

1-10-DEN 18 (9:52) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right intended for 19-E.Royal INTERCEPTED by 93-L.Castillo (95-S.Phillips) at DEN 18. 93-L.Castillo to DEN 14 for 4 yards (62-C.Wiegmann). 6-J.Cutler pouts ob to DEN 25 for 11 yards.

by Wonko on Jan 7, 2009 1:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs