Darren Stone bio safety replacing R Williams was arrested intoxication

[cowboyjoe]

For those that might want to know,here is some news and bio on darren stone, the safety that is replacing roy wiliams safety whom is on IR now.

Name: Daren Stone
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 221
40 Time: 4.47
Position: S
College: Maine
Birthdate: 08/21/1985
Hometown: Lockport, NY

NFL Draft Scouting Report
Small school prospect ? Played at the East West Shrine Game, where he impressed with his positioning and hitting ? Almost ran down WR on long TD catch with impressive speed ? Was invited to participate at the Scouting Combine ? Ideal size for an NFL safety having bulked up considerably over the last few years ? Playmaker ? Good ball instincts ? Pass rushing ability ? Has also played CB in his college career ? Speed is estimated at 4.50 to 4.55 for the forty yard dash ? Good range ? Returned a blocked punt 21yds for a TD against Towson ... Ran a 4.47 and 4.56 at his pro day, as well as registering an excellent 39.5 inch vertical and 11'5" long jump ... Recorded 15 bench presses at his pro day ... Name is spelt "Daren."

Falcons' Reserve Safety Charged With DUI
POSTED: 7:31 am EDT June 16, 2008UPDATED: 11:57 am EDT June 16, 2008?
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ATLANTA -- Atlanta Falcons reserve safety Daren Stone has been arrested on a drunk-driving charge.
Police said the second-year player was taken into custody just before sunrise on Sunday.
No other information about the traffic stop was immediately available.
Stone was released from the Atlanta City Jail late Sunday afternoon on bonds totaling almost $1,600.


He was a sixth round draft pick in 2007 out of the University of Maine.
Officials with the Falcons did not immediately return calls for comment.Copyright 2008 by cbs46.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights

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[bootyhunta]

Sounds more like Pacman's replacement than Roy Williams'.

 

[dallasfaniac]

Sounds more like Pacman's replacement than Roy Williams'.

We even have some bodyguards with free time on their hands.

 

[Vintage]

**** happens.

Hope he can do something via special teams.

 

[Rampage]

Jerry is running this team into the ground.

 

[AbeBeta]

A DUI can happen to anyone who has relatively poor judgement -- I'd be hesitant to take that as a serious character issue.

 

[cowboyjoe]

i didnt find anymore news when i did search on internet on stones bio and history, but thought everyone would want to know;

im sure the cowboys checked his background pretty good

 

[cowboyjoe]

and per dallas morning news, the cowboys did sign stone;
October 21, 2008
OU's Roy Williams to IR; Daren Stone signed
3:48 PM Tue, Oct 21, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
Todd Archer E-mail News tips
Having suffered a broken right forearm for the second time this season, Pro Bowl strong safety Roy Williams was put on injured reserve Tuesday.

The Cowboys signed Daren Stone, who worked out for the team earlier in the day. Stone played in 12 games for Atlanta last season and had 10 tackles. He had an interception in the preseason before he was cut. The 6-3, 215-pound Stone played at Maine.

 

[EPL0c0]

**** happens.

Hope he can do something via special teams.

That's what Bengals fans say...
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[dozin_theknick]

Jerry is running this team into the ground.

Then I suggest you pick a new team because he isnt going anywhere.

 

[DaBoys4Life]

That's what Bengals fans say...
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DUI aren't that bad....I'm pretty sure every has had a drink or two and gotten behind the wheel.

 

[stealth]

I find it disturbing how many choirboys there are in the adult world.

you guys never lived?

 

[BARRYRAY]

Hey if this is all he's got then the rest of them may see him as a snitch and not want to hang out with him..

 

[Muhast]

I find it disturbing how many choirboys there are in the adult world.

you guys never lived?

Agreed, I got a DUI in the past. Not proud of it, but it happens.I was driving at 9pm and literally had one margarita and a beer. They had a road block ( they have random roadblocks during the summer for zero tolerance). I didn't swerve, didn't hit anything. I wasn't even feeling tipsy. But I had some in my system and got a DUI bc of it. I learned a lot from it, but I don't think that makes me a bad person. I have never even had a speeding ticket. Never been in trouble before. It is one of those things that can happen to anyone, if you ever have one or two beers even you can get a DUI b/c the legal limit doesn't always apply, some states have "officers consent".

 

[KingintheNorth]

wait, wait, wait.. we signed a guy off the street with a questionable past?




Why don't we sign the guy off the street with a perfect history, 4.2 40 time, and Pro Bowl potential? Oh yeah, he doesn't exist. If a guy is available at this point in the season there's probably a good reason. From what I remember was this guy is a pretty great athlete (played basketball at a high level as well) and he could be a steal. This guy has safety size and corner speed. He might actually help us.

 

[cowboyjoe]

i think thats all it is, main reason i posted the bio, and news on him

say he does good, stone, and fans want to know where he came from etc, then there it is;

 

[cowboyjoe]

this is what sporting news draft guide said about darren stone

oh yeah, the fans in atlanta were very happy with him, but after the dui the falcons cut him, i think that was due to the heat they were getting with all of the vick trouble too, so this maybe a player, you never know

Darren Stone; 6-2 3/4 4.58 Maine grade 4.5 16th player on the safety list

Strengths; has good acceleration and speed. Is quick and smooth. Has body and coordination that most tall safeties lack. When attacking in run support, gets there fast and with a closing burst. Can cover tight ends man to man. Has long arms to break up passes and the range to make plays deep along the sideline.

Weaknesses; Is raw and a much better athlete than a player. Has a high choppy backpedal and struggles to transition out of it. Is a little thin, is too passive in run support, can get knocked backward.

Bottom line; Stone has the quickness, athleticism and speed to be a starter. He is worth a late pick because of his potential and character.

 

[Seven]

Oh yay..............

 

[Juke99]

Jerry is running this team into the ground.

Yep. Seems like we're going back to the days of players with clear character issues.

 

[CowboyManDan]

Don't like the DUI. But this guy will be behind Keith Davis, Courtney Brown and (if healthy) Pat Watkins. It's not a big deal eitherway.