I didn't know Jimmy Smith (former WR) is in prison...

[newlander]

I know guys will rip on him and take joy but I don't...he's pissed his whole life away and looks horrible. Same age as me....44. Just.......sad



http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...e-wr-jimmy-smith-serving-prison-term/2157027/

 

[Slashar00]

Wow, I'm shocked. If I recall correctly, his reputation was fairly pristine in the NFL until his last couple of years.

 

[ufcrules1]

I know guys will rip on him and take joy but I don't...he's pissed his whole life away and looks horrible. Same age as me....44. Just.......sad



http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...e-wr-jimmy-smith-serving-prison-term/2157027/

Wow that really sucks. I remember him and keenan mccardell. Jimmy Smith was better out of the two. I had him on my Fantasy team many years ago. Sucks to see someone so talented go up in flames like this.

 

[pancakeman]

Really sad.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

He is in prison for possession. I see no crime of violence or turpitude. The only think throwing this man's life away is the American justice system.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

He is in prison for possession. I see no crime of violence or turpitude. The only think throwing this man's life away is the American justice system.

Lame excuse . The guy is a crackhead felon . Stupid is a stupid does .

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Lame excuse . The guy is a crackhead felon . Stupid is a stupid does .

You're making my point brilliantly while fulfilling your own. Bravo.

 

[17yearsandcounting]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDoIM1dRzGo

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

NFL players, the majority, go broke once their career ends. ESPN 30 for 30 did a show on NBA/NFL players on that topic.

 

[TheCount]

He is in prison for possession. I see no crime of violence or turpitude. The only think throwing this man's life away is the American justice system.

lol, seriously?

Sad turn of events for Smith, and yeah, he looks like he's in rough shape.

 

[cowboysfan31]

Drug addiction is a horrible, horrible disease. Both of my parents are in federal prison because of cocaine, and never started using until after I left the house. Once you get that taste, you are not the same person anymore.

 

[xpistofer]

Drug addiction is a horrible, horrible disease. Both of my parents are in federal prison because of cocaine, and never started using until after I left the house. Once you get that taste, you are not the same person anymore.

very sorry to hear that...praying for them and for Jimmy...

 

[Ring Leader]

Drug addiction is a horrible, horrible disease. Both of my parents are in federal prison because of cocaine, and never started using until after I left the house. Once you get that taste, you are not the same person anymore.

Drug addiction is just that...an addiction; same as alcohol, tobacco, overeating etc. It's hard to justify calling it a disease.

 

[Questfor6]

Surprised the headline didn't read "Former Dallas Cowboys WR"

 

[Zman5]

Surprised the headline didn't read "Former Dallas Cowboys WR"

Give it time. Once ESPN does their version, they will say "Former Cowboys' 2nd round draft pick ..."

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

lol, seriously?

Sad turn of events for Smith, and yeah, he looks like he's in rough shape.

Seriously. He was doping when he was in the NFL and still was breaking records. I am not condoning drug use but I have known addicts of everything from alcohol to morphine that are functional and do no harm to anyone but themselves.

All the legal system does is put them in jail and label them pariahs which does no good for them or anyone else.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

Drug addiction is just that...an addiction; same as alcohol, tobacco, overeating etc. It's hard to justify calling it a disease.

A disease of the mind.

 

[MDHQ]

SMH Jimmy was a beast

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

Seriously. He was doping when he was in the NFL and still was breaking records. I am not condoning drug use but I have known addicts of everything from alcohol to morphine that are functional and do no harm to anyone but themselves.

All the legal system does is put them in jail and label them pariahs which does no good for them or anyone else.

Bingo.

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

Drug addiction is a horrible, horrible disease. Both of my parents are in federal prison because of cocaine, and never started using until after I left the house. Once you get that taste, you are not the same person anymore.

Wow, bro. I'm sorry that you and they have to go through that..for a non-violent offense. Anyway, I'll be heading out of this conversation.