Looks like the unthinkable might happen, Josh Brent

[erod]

We would sign Charles Manson if he ran a 4.4 and could rush the passer.

Wait, Manson runs a 4.4? Interesting...

 

[AbeBeta]

I've got no problem with it. He paid his debt society. He has the right to get on with this life.

I have no problem with his return.

I would, however, have a problem with the league simply letting him come back without a suspension. That had more to do with the timing of his trial and that, unlike Dontae Stallworth did, refused to simply plead guilty.

 

[daveferr33]

The one he is most qualified to do. Nothing more than anyone would hope for in this situation no matter what job they did. Should an Accountant, who killed someone drunk driving be forced to work for McDonalds for the rest of his career?

I am not sure, because I am not an accountant, but one might lose his professional license for doing so.

I know for a fact, that if an attorney did what Josh Brent has done (DUI manslaughter and probation violations) he would most certainly be disbarred in most states.

Now granted, working in the NFL does not require a professional license and all that entails (trying to protect the public), but I think the NFL has been clear as day that it is a privilege and not a right to work in the NFL.

At any rate, I wish Brent the best. Addiction is very hard to overcome.

 

[Aurican]

I am not sure, because I am not an accountant, but one might lose his professional license for doing so.

I know for a fact, that if an attorney did what Josh Brent has done (DUI manslaughter and probation violations) he would most certainly be disbarred in most states.

Now granted, working in the NFL does not require a professional license and all that entails (trying to protect the public), but I think the NFL has been clear as day that it is a privilege and not a right to work in the NFL.

At any rate, I wish Brent the best. Addiction is very hard to overcome.

I agree playing is a privilege once you enter the NFL you are a public figure the rules aren't the same as for Joe the accountant.

 

[silver]

Wait, Manson runs a 4.4? Interesting...

Git Er Done Jerry!!

 

[Bungarian]

What is with the sloppy writing in these articles? Look at the sentence from the article below.

Brent is staying in the same bedroom in Wells’ house that once was home to.

 

[diehard2294]

I couldn't imagine losing one of my sons due to neglect from his friend, nor can any of us unless your last name is Brown. If he has the blessing of the Brown family why shouldn't he be able to resume playing football. He will have to live with that mans death his whole life. Keep him on a short leash and hope he has learned.

 

[MWH1967]

We would sign Charles Manson if he ran a 4.4 and could rush the passer.

Really?...that's like comparing Darren Woodson to Matt Johnson...lol

 

[Aurican]

What is with the sloppy writing in these articles? Look at the sentence from the article below.

Brent is staying in the same bedroom in Wells’ house that once was home to.

LOL is that a haiku?

 

[StarBoyz83]

Id welcome him back. He did his time and mistakes happen. Dallas needs him on the dl.

 

[Leadbelly]

I agree in principle with second chances, but Brent is ultimately a 10-15 snap guy who's miscast for this defense. Seems fairly easy to find a guy who can give 10-15 snaps. Would you rather keep Brent or Bishop? Haven't seen a single snap from Bishop but I see him as a more reliable option with a brighter future. Total projection without any basis in fact but it is what it is.

I realize Brent's support system is here but the defense has changed. Add in a year away from football. I can't see him fitting here, even with our weak line.

 

[EST_1986]

Bring him in if he can help

 

[erod]

Set aside the accident for a second.

The problem is this guy has a long history, before and AFTER the accident, of alcohol and drug abuse. It's just a matter of time.

Football-wise, I'd love to have him back because he's good. But for how long?

 

[Pabst]

If this is a part of him turning his life around and becoming a productive member of society, then I'm all for it. The Cowboys have helped Tyron, Dez and others in their personal lives.

It's not my place to throw stones. The question is whether he wants it enough to change himself.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I have no problem welcoming Brent back.
My problem is he basically got away with killing another human.
There are people doing 20 year prison sentences for doing what he did.

20 year sentences for vehicular manslaughter? Uh huh. . . .

 

[Hardline]

20 year sentences for vehicular manslaughter? Uh huh. . . .

Yes. They are called repeat offenders.
Repeat offenders are usually dealt with more harshly.

 

[CCBoy]

Sounds like you'd be a great addiction counselor.

Lol...and that rap sheet pales at many more...and even judges do worse throughout the Country. It all boils down to a personal conscience and if that is enough to hold a person to task. Just going by supposed 'clear' people on site, conscience is a poor measure of a worth. But for some reason, still necessary for change. Go figure why some refuse to consider it here.

 

[ilykdrama]

Sure, forgiveness is a powerful thing. The kid is pretty well spoken, but just had a problem that I hope he's over.

 

[cowboyschmps3]

It's all good

 

[2much2soon]

Yes. They are called repeat offenders.
Repeat offenders are usually dealt with more harshly.

I know a guy who has been in for about 6 for DUI/Vehicular manslaughter (two counts) and in addition to his sentence he won't ever be able to get a driver's license and the court confiscated his home and sold it for the benefit of his victim's family.

This is despite the fact that the only eyewitness disputed the official police report of the crash and who was at fault.