I have a 11 year boy who tells that that playing football makes a person stupid. Even though I played for 10 years, it is tough for me to disagree. Sadly.
I think the Bengals did what they had to do. Henry is an amazing talent on the field, no question. If he had ever given himself the chance to play every day, I really think he would be among the elite in the NFL. I'm a Bengals fan and have been saying for a few years that he was the most gifted of the receivers on that team (no small accomplishment, looking at his teammates.) I think, without that talent, he would have been gone a long time ago. However, the Bengals suffered one publicity black eye after another because of this guy. It's not that any of these arrests are that outrageous in and of themselves, but their frequency is. The Browns, Lewis, and even the fans in Cincy were willing to write Henry's actions off as growing pains in the hopes that they would cease, but they were mistaken. I really hate to consider someone I've never met stupid, but when it walks and quacks like a duck... Henry had to be aware of the situation with Chad Johnson, I'm sure he owns a television, computer, or radio. All he has to do is walk the straight and narrow for a while and he's in the #1 or #2 receiver position on a pass-happy offense with a very talented QB. He would put up pro bowl numbers for years to come regardless of the team's record. He even got a wake-up call a few weeks ago with the whole expired plates citation, but seemingly ignored it. When is the illusion of invincibility going to dissappear for him? Henry isn't a victim of 24/7 news coverage, and it's unfair to athletes like Wilt Chamberlain to compare the two. Wilt (arguably) had questionable morals, Henry seems to be devoid of judgement.
What's the betting Henry will be wearing a Cowboy uni next year...?
I really hate to consider someone I've never met stupid I don't see anything wrong with considering him stupid. What else has he done recently to make anyone think differently? Just because he has some skills to run and catch a football doesn't mean he's not a criminal. The guy just hasn't shown an ability to live according to laws set by society. If all NFL teams are smart (something I seriously doubt), they'll steer clear of the guy, but I'm betting sooner rather than later he'll get picked up (provided he's not behind bars).
Sad thing is I'm sure some team will pick him up and wait for him to be done being suspended (you just know he'll be sitting out at least half a season if he's allowed to play again at all). He was great when on the field. Frustrating that he was too dumb to constrain himself.
Looks like the Cincinnati Bengals are finally cleaning house. Running back Quincy Wilson has also been waived. Wilson was the 10th Bengals player arrested in a 14-month span.
Why don't the Bengals just hire some players from jail. It seems like that is what they're doing anyway. Who wants to play for this team, Ocho Cinco should just move somewhere else. The only player on that team that plays really hard is TJ Housh. Carson is a decent player too but they need some superstar players on D to make the team credible.
