Yardbarker: Jamal Lewis

7 Reasons Why I Think Michael Vick Should be Allowed to Play In The NFL Again

Wed, 27 May 2009 14:33:59 -0500

What’s up Yard? It’s your boy B back at it again! Recently there’s been a lot going on in the sports world. One of the biggest stories has been Michael Vick’s release from prison. Everyone is debating whether or not he should be allowed to play in the NFL again. I just read an article about Vick’s release that mentions how NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has the right to lift his league suspension but needs to be convinced that he is genuinely remorseful of his actions.

Personally, I think Vick should be allowed to play in the NFL again and I’ve got 7 reasons why.

1. Reason number one is because no one is perfect. We all make mistakes and we all deserve second chances in life. Vick is no different from anyone else and I think he deserves a second chance.

2. My second reason is because before his incarceration, he was a great football player and the face of the league. I think the NFL would be better off having another exciting player like him back representing the league.

3. Three is because his road to redemption will serve as a great model to youth. It will show that even if you make mistakes, you can rise above them. You can be down and out in society but if you put your mind to it, you can work hard and bounce back.

4. Even though I’m not a fan of what he did wrong, in my opinion, there are a lot of folks in the NFL who have demonstrated behavior worse than his. You can look at guys like Leonard Little, of the St. Louis Rams, who pleaded guilty to a DUI that killed a woman in St. Louis in 1998 (his blood-alcohol level was twice the legal limit). Since then, he’s had at least one other DUI offense in 2004! Jamal Lewis pled guilty to facilitating a drug transaction using his cell phone. Numerous other players have been convicted of crimes ranging from domestic abuse to drug possession and are still being allowed to play in the NFL…

5. If Vick has the passion to play and is good enough, he shouldn’t be denied his right to pursue the career he loves.

6. Number six is a bit of a selfish reason. I enjoy watching him play and would like to see if he can still develop into the game changing quarterback that Atlanta thought he could be. His mix of arm strength, speed and quickness is unmatched and we haven’t seen anything like it. Hopefully he will get the chance to build on that talent because if he does, we may see one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game.

7. Lastly, I feel that he’s paid his debt to society and should be allowed to work again just like anyone.

I think Roger Goodell is being tough on Vick by asking him to display “genuine remorse” for his actions. Who is he to judge if Vick is genuinely remorseful? Goodell works for the NFL but isn’t Vick’s conscience. Obviously Goodell hasn’t been the best judgment of character lately anyways (Pacman Jones). Vick was wrong but has paid a steep price. He doesn’t owe Goodell anything. He shouldn’t be held to a higher standard than anyone else. He’s served close to two years, lost all of his money, been crucified by the media and public and any additional punishment from the NFL would be as bad as the torture that he did to those dogs…

Browns RB Jamal Lewis Recently Had Ankle Surgery

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:42:28 -0500

According to Browns GM George Kokonis, RB Jamal Lewis had "cleanup" surgery on his ankle. Lewis, who has had a history of ankle problems, did run for...

Former Falcons Back Jamal Anderson Arrested

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 18:04:20 -0500

ESPN.com is reporting that former Falcons

Jamal Lewis Clears The Air With Browns Offensive Coordinator

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 21:41:16 -0500

Browns offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski and Jamal Lewis cleared the air this week after Lewis questioned the play calling following Sunday's 16-6...

Jamal Lewis questions Browns' play-calling

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:44:20 -0500

Running back Jamal Lewis is starting to publicly question the Browns' play-calling this season. "You see it for yourself," Lewis said. "The worst thing about it is how you prepare. You prepare to come out here and do your job and be the best you can be. Then, the most disturbing thing is when ...

Jamal Lewis Questions Browns Playcalling

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:28:35 -0500

Browns running back Jamal Lewis, who ran only 10 times but averaged 5.8 yards, questioned offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski's playcalling again on...

This is Why Sports Fans Drinka??Me Personally

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:15:36 -0500

This is a segment I like to call "This is Why I Drink

Not Your Father's Browns…But Closer Than You Think?

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:17:34 -0500

I love asking fans how they came to root for their favorite teams. Geography often plays a part. Growing up in Northeast Ohio my family bled Orange and Black on Friday nights (for Green High School football), Scarlet and Gray on Saturday afternoons (no explanation necessary) and Orange and Brown on Sundays. We would also go to the occasional Indians game at the old stadium, and a Cavs game or two at the Richfield Coliseum. That question even appears on our commenter interview questionnaire (w...

Enter the Chameleon

Tue, 27 May 2008 17:26:18 -0500

Jamal Lewis opens his mouth again

Jamal Lewis Talks Trash About Baltimore Ravens

Tue, 27 May 2008 11:28:16 -0500

Jamal Lewis was the cornerstone of the Baltimore Ravens offense for a long time, but we all know stones have a strange habit of rolling under the right amount of pressure. Lewis eventually rolled on to the Cleveland Browns, and last year he looked like he was on the path to regaining the form that earned him 2,066 yard rushing in 2003. And now, he's talking about why it didn't work out for him in B-More. "The first seven years of my career," the running back said of his tim...

Thanks, Jamal Lewis (from a Ravens fan)

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:52:59 -0500

"Yeah, it's only been two games, but Jamal Lewis has been Baltimore's most valuable running back this year. Without Jamal, the Browns don't beat the Bengals yesterday. And without the Browns beating the Bengals, Cincinnati is sitting pretty..."

Jamal Lewis Reportedly Signs With Browns

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 03:32:10 -0500

The Browns gave up on Reuben Droughns and signed Jamal Lewis away from the Ravens.