For those interested in Bucs S Dwight Smith

[Aikmaniac]

He was arrested last night, but posted $2,000 bond for brandishing a weapon.

link (http://bucs.tbo.com/bucs/MGB1JIJ4S5E.html)

[StreetPlayaRoss21]

didnt he do the same a few weeks after he won the superbowl? on the highway, he had an arugment about someone cutting him off or somthing so he pulled out a gun lol

[Alexander]

Smith Arrested For Aggravated Assault With A Weapon
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TAMPA - For the second time in two years, Bucs defensive back Dwight Smith has been arrested on a weapons charge.



Smith was arrested for aggravated assault with a weapon this morning after allegedly pulling out a BB-type gun when a group of teen-agers approached his car at a McDonald's drive-thru at North Dale Blvd. and Dale Mabry Hwy. The incident occured at 4 a.m.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's spokesperson Debbie Carter said that after the teens recognized Smith and tried to talk to him, Smith pulled the weapon and another man in the car, David Roston, got out and punched Trevor Boyce in the face after an exchange of words.

Sheriff's deputies searched Smith's car and found the gun, Carter said. They arrested Roston for battery.

Smith, who has started all 16 games for the Bucs in each of the last two seasons, pleaded guilty in August 2003 to a misdemeanor charge of improperly displaying a firearm at another motorist.

That incident occured in April 2003, when Smith allegedly brandished a handgun at another motorist while at a traffic light. He was sentenced to one year's probation and fined $225 for the charge.

Smith was also was ordered to take anger management counseling and complete 25 hours of community service in a plea agreement with prosecutors in Pinellas County.

Smith has played both cornerback and safety for Tampa Bay and has made 12 interceptions over the last three seasons. He started at strong safety for the Bucs last year but is thought to be seeking a more lucrative deal as a cornerback for the 2005 season. Smith was taken to Orient Road Jail and was expected to be released on bond.

[lkelly]

Maybe he can get a personal services contract with the Daisy BB gun company.

"You'll shoot your eye out kid."

[Shuttemdown41]

I was hoping the Cowboys would make a serious run at Dwight but I'm not so sure they'll have any interest after this. Talk about horrible timing!!

[conner01]

it was a bb gun! it's not gonna matter to a single team that he pointed a bb gun at someone.heck,mcnair got a dwi and had a real gun in his car and nothing became of it.this is nothing

[ManicDepressiveMan]

If Parcells will take a chance on a heap of garbage like Leo Carson then he should take a chance with Dwight Smith as well.

[LA=Pancakemaker]

He was arrested last night, but posted $2,000 bond for brandishing a weapon Cool..a real tough guy with a gun? what a bb gun....not like it was a magnum?


If Parcells will take a chance on a heap of garbage like Leo Carson then he should take a chance with Dwight Smith as well

I thought Leo just broke into his X girlfriends house - the probably deserved it!

Remember when Switzer was caught in the Airport with a snubby.

[WoodysGirl]

At 4am in the morning, I'd be a little wary of a group of anybody approaching my car. Kids or not. Too much stuff happens at that time of night to take anything lightly. And those kids should've had their butt at home. That kid wouldn't have gotten knocked the f*** out if he had been.

[D41lasCowboys31]

People want Rolle on this board they must of forget he just beat up his girlfriend.

[ManicDepressiveMan]

At 4am in the morning, I'd be a little wary of a group of anybody approaching my car. Kids or not. Too much stuff happens at that time of night to take anything lightly. And those kids should've had their butt at home. That kid wouldn't have gotten knocked the f*** out if he had been.


Exactly. I wouldn't trust a bunch of punks coming up to my car at 4 AM either.

[WoodysGirl]

People want Rolle on this board they must of forget he just beat up his girlfriend.

*clears throat* That was his wife. No matter, it's not a good idea for a man to put his hands on a woman. (unless she strikes first)

[Aikmaniac]

I think Dwight needs to use some common sense at 4 in the morning, also.

[CaptainAmerica]

Uhh, what was HE doing at 4:00 AM ? 2nd time offense.

Not too smart to do right before FA starts. Dumb A*@.

[AsthmaField]

Didn't Parcells cut Keith Davis just for being out at a club and getting hit by a stray bullet?

[Dangerous Dave]

Right up the road from One Buccaneer Place......maybe he was working out?

Then again, it's right near a quaint little place called Mons Venus, too ;)

[Alexander]

Didn't Parcells cut Keith Davis just for being out at a club and getting hit by a stray bullet?

He cut Davis moreso because he did exactly what Parcells said not to do the minute he got here, which is hang out in bad places and situations.

It was a message cut to show everyone on the team that he meant what he said.

[dcdallaschick]

Don't you think these teams wish they could just put some of these guys on lock-down over the offseason to keep their feeble, gun-toting, drug-taking, no-account butts out of jail? I'd hate to be the holder of this guy's contract and be forced to deal with all the crap because he can't handle being away from structure for a month or two—especially if I were trying to get some kind of value out of a trade.

[spoken like the old fogey I'm turning out to be...these kids today...]

[NYCowboy22]

You guys are missing the point. What kind of shape is his body in if he is eating at MCDONALDS?

[D41lasCowboys31]

You guys dont think majority of NFL players are out at 4 am in the offseason???

[BrAinPaiNt]

Maybe he can get a personal services contract with the Daisy BB gun company.

"You'll shoot your eye out kid."


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[D41lasCowboys31]

Before Keyshawn came here he was having some problems too, granted he is a BP guy, but he threatened to kill somebody.

[Shuttemdown41]

Right up the road from One Buccaneer Place......maybe he was working out?

Then again, it's right near a quaint little place called Mons Venus, too ;)

That's exactly what I was thinking... :D For those not in the know, Mons Venus is a gent's joint ;)

[Aikmaniac]

Right up the road from One Buccaneer Place......maybe he was working out?

Then again, it's right near a quaint little place called Mons Venus, too ;)


Yes it is. ;)

[Aikmaniac]

You guys dont think majority of NFL players are out at 4 am in the offseason???

No, I'm not denying the fact that there's a bunch of idiots out at 4am.

[Shuttemdown41]

Seems there are a few Tampa-based board members here huh? We should get together sometime for a game or the draft. Oh, and I've only HEARD about Mons Venus, I've never been. :D

[CaptainAmerica]

You guys dont think majority of NFL players are out at 4 am in the offseason???

Not ones that are on the verge of FA and hoping to convince a future employer to pay them millions of $$.

Dumb, Very Dumb. I don't like dumb players. Guess that means I don't like a lot of players, doesn't it? :)

[CaptainAmerica]

You know Smith sounds like someone we could really use, if his head is screwed on correctly. Here's an interesting excerpt from an old article on Smith...
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Smith has developed into a key player for the Buccaneers over his four season, making the Buccaneers feel fortunate that they got him in that quietly important third round. For now, Smith is going to keep doing things both on and off the field the only way he knows how.

“On the field I’m a wild ride - you might see me in arguments with other teams and stuff like that,” said Smith. “Off the field, I’m more of a calm person. I don’t get into too much – I’m pretty laid back.” :rolleyes:

[Shuttemdown41]

You know Smith sounds like someone we could really use, if his head is screwed on correctly. Here's an interesting excerpt from an old article on Smith...
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Smith has developed into a key player for the Buccaneers over his four season, making the Buccaneers feel fortunate that they got him in that quietly important third round. For now, Smith is going to keep doing things both on and off the field the only way he knows how.

“On the field I’m a wild ride - you might see me in arguments with other teams and stuff like that,” said Smith. “Off the field, I’m more of a calm person. I don’t get into too much – I’m pretty laid back.” :rolleyes:

As a player Smith is definitely someone you'd want wearing the star on his helmet. He's a playmaker, point blank. Even though this off the field stuff isn't quite as bad as what other players have done, you'd still rather your players steered clear of any kind of controversy or legal issues. That said, I hope BP and JJ still give him a long hard look in FA.

[Sandman52]

You know if Dallas signs Smith the headlines will read: "Cowboys sign recently arrested former Buc Safety."

[SuspectCorner]

Remember when Switzer was caught in the Airport with a snubby.
aw, ya beat me to it!

i was gonna say good thing switzer's not here or smith would be a done deal. he could carry his and barry's sidearms as they boarded the team plane. kinda like the multi-purpose players BP likes.

[WoodysGirl]

You know if Dallas signs Smith the headlines will read: "Cowboys sign recently arrested former Buc Safety."

So what do you think they'll say if Dallas signs Rolle? "Cowboys Sign Alleged Wife Beater"

Doesn't matter, all these guys got warts, I'm sure. No use running from it. Some are just not revealed in public, yet.

[SuspectCorner]

*clears throat* That was his wife. No matter, it's not a good idea for a man to put his hands on a woman. (unless she strikes first)
even then it's the worst option. my advice - run like h***!

[SuspectCorner]

That's exactly what I was thinking... :D For those not in the know, Mons Venus is a gent's joint ;)

it wasn't the last time I saw one. :o

[Hollywood Henderson]

Hmmm? I missed that place on a recent trip past Tampa down to Naples... :cool:

[Shuttemdown41]

So what do you think they'll say if Dallas signs Rolle? "Cowboys Sign Alleged Wife Beater"

Doesn't matter, all these guys got warts, I'm sure. No use running from it. Some are just not revealed in public, yet.

I believe he was referring more to the fact that the media will put anything the Cowboys do in the worst possible light, rather than calling out any players. He wasn't calling out Rolle or Smith, just the media portrayal of everything Cowboys related. The Boys are still battling those ghosts of the 90s.

[WoodysGirl]

I believe he was referring more to the fact that the media will put anything the Cowboys do in the worst possible light, rather than calling out any players. He wasn't calling out Rolle or Smith, just the media portrayal of everything Cowboys related. The Boys are still battling those ghosts of the 90s.

I know, I was just throwing out another example of the headline if the 'boys signed Rolle. I was just adding an extra comment. My point was simply, that most of these guys have skeletons in their closets and there's nothing we can really do about it.

[Shuttemdown41]

I know, I was just throwing out another example of the headline if the 'boys signed Rolle. I was just adding an extra comment. My point was simply, that most of these guys have skeletons in their closets and there's nothing we can really do about it.

My apologies.

[Sandman52]

I believe he was referring more to the fact that the media will put anything the Cowboys do in the worst possible light, rather than calling out any players. He wasn't calling out Rolle or Smith, just the media portrayal of everything Cowboys related. The Boys are still battling those ghosts of the 90s.


Thanks, Shutt. I was referring to the media-spin.

[starfrombirth]

*clears throat* That was his wife. No matter, it's not a good idea for a man to put his hands on a woman. (unless she strikes first)

My sentiments exactly. A man don't need to be slappin his woman around but a woman needs to remember if she hits like a man she gets hit like a man. How bout everyone just love each other and lets watch someone kill a qb. :D

[starfrombirth]

Seems there are a few Tampa-based board members here huh? We should get together sometime for a game or the draft. Oh, and I've only HEARD about Mons Venus, I've never been. :D

I was just there this last weekend....ahh the off season (sigh!) :D

[Nors]

At 4am in the morning, I'd be a little wary of a group of anybody approaching my car. Kids or not. Too much stuff happens at that time of night to take anything lightly. And those kids should've had their butt at home. That kid wouldn't have gotten knocked the f*** out if he had been.

Thats a tough town, nothing GOOD going on at that time. Maybe he was on the way to the training facilities to work out?

On a positive note, We have to protect the house.
Smith can after Interceptions pull out a pellet gun! the marketing opportunities are endless.

[Nors]

*clears throat* That was his wife. No matter, it's not a good idea for a man to put his hands on a woman. (unless she strikes first)

They stick a knife in his back!