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I'd drop his ass like a hot potatoe
Cowboys have to let Josh Brent go
By Todd Archer | ESPNDallas.com
IRVING, Texas – A second failed marijuana test has landed Josh Brent back in jail six months after a car driven by the Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle cost the life of teammate and friend Jerry Brown.
Immediately following the arrest of Aaron Hernandez on Wednesday came a lot of hand-wringing about New England’s decisive action on Hernandez and the Cowboys’ decision to hold on to Brent and let the legal process play out.
Two lives have been lost, but that’s where the similarities end. According to the assistant district attorney, Hernandez orchestrated the execution of Odin Lloyd. The result of Brent’s actions came about because of stupidity, negligence and hubris.
After releasing Hernandez, the Patriots issued a statement expressing sympathy to the Lloyd family, ending it with, “At this time, we believe this transaction is simply the right thing to do.”
And that’s how the Cowboys should feel now regarding Brent.
They tried to do the right thing by Brent. They supported him at the request of Brown’s mother. Brent came to the facility to receive treatment for his injuries and when the offseason began he was allowed to work out.
The Cowboys kept Brent as close to the team as possible even though he never took the field in an offseason practice. They have waited for the legal system to do its job. They have waited for the NFL to penalize Brent under its personal conduct policy.
And now Brent has repaid the team’s patience by allegedly failing a second drug test. How can the Cowboys ever trust him again?
On the field Brent has shown to be a productive player. A great player? No. Solid? Sure. And that’s part of the reason why they kept him around while back in 2003 they cut Dwayne Goodrich about five weeks after his accident.
They knew Goodrich could not play, so it was almost easier to get rid of him, especially with Bill Parcells on board as coach.
Brent may play again one day in the NFL, but he should never wear a Cowboys uniform again.
A large sign outside the Valley Ranch locker room reads: It is a privilege – not a right – to play and coach for the Dallas Cowboys.
Some of you may believe Brent lost that privilege the night Brown died, but there can be no doubt now that he has lost that privilege.
It’s time for the Cowboys to part ways with Brent.
It’s simply the right thing to do.
By Todd Archer | ESPNDallas.com
IRVING, Texas – A second failed marijuana test has landed Josh Brent back in jail six months after a car driven by the Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle cost the life of teammate and friend Jerry Brown.
Immediately following the arrest of Aaron Hernandez on Wednesday came a lot of hand-wringing about New England’s decisive action on Hernandez and the Cowboys’ decision to hold on to Brent and let the legal process play out.
Two lives have been lost, but that’s where the similarities end. According to the assistant district attorney, Hernandez orchestrated the execution of Odin Lloyd. The result of Brent’s actions came about because of stupidity, negligence and hubris.
After releasing Hernandez, the Patriots issued a statement expressing sympathy to the Lloyd family, ending it with, “At this time, we believe this transaction is simply the right thing to do.”
And that’s how the Cowboys should feel now regarding Brent.
They tried to do the right thing by Brent. They supported him at the request of Brown’s mother. Brent came to the facility to receive treatment for his injuries and when the offseason began he was allowed to work out.
The Cowboys kept Brent as close to the team as possible even though he never took the field in an offseason practice. They have waited for the legal system to do its job. They have waited for the NFL to penalize Brent under its personal conduct policy.
And now Brent has repaid the team’s patience by allegedly failing a second drug test. How can the Cowboys ever trust him again?
On the field Brent has shown to be a productive player. A great player? No. Solid? Sure. And that’s part of the reason why they kept him around while back in 2003 they cut Dwayne Goodrich about five weeks after his accident.
They knew Goodrich could not play, so it was almost easier to get rid of him, especially with Bill Parcells on board as coach.
Brent may play again one day in the NFL, but he should never wear a Cowboys uniform again.
A large sign outside the Valley Ranch locker room reads: It is a privilege – not a right – to play and coach for the Dallas Cowboys.
Some of you may believe Brent lost that privilege the night Brown died, but there can be no doubt now that he has lost that privilege.
It’s time for the Cowboys to part ways with Brent.
It’s simply the right thing to do.
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I've always said this, but the more people say Jerry needs to do such and such, the more dug in he gets.
Until is starts affecting his wallet.
Until is starts affecting his wallet.
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Damn Sacamano. This is cutting edge stuff. Thank you for sharing.
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Don't think he's getting paid anything now. The players get paid during the season for games played.
You know what, I think you're right.
He's still occupying a roster spot that can be used on someone that, you know, can play in 2013 and won't be sitting in jail.
Cowboys still don’t intend to release Josh Brent
Posted by Curtis Crabtree on June 28, 2013, 12:19 AM EDT
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent is in prison once again after another positive drug test while out on bond awaiting trial for the death of teammate Jerry Brown.
It’s the second time in a month that Brent has had his release revoked after posting bail. The Cowboys have steadfastly remained supportive of Brent in the wake of the car accident that killed Brown in December. It seems they intend to stick by him after his latest incident as well.
According to Ed Werder of ESPN, the Cowboys have no immediate plans to release Brent from their roster.
Brown’s mother has asked for forgiveness for Brent and the Cowboys have obliged by refusing to jettison him from the roster up until now. However, at some point there has to be a breaking point and Brent may be getting close to the Cowboys having no other option but to let him go.
Posted by Curtis Crabtree on June 28, 2013, 12:19 AM EDT
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent is in prison once again after another positive drug test while out on bond awaiting trial for the death of teammate Jerry Brown.
It’s the second time in a month that Brent has had his release revoked after posting bail. The Cowboys have steadfastly remained supportive of Brent in the wake of the car accident that killed Brown in December. It seems they intend to stick by him after his latest incident as well.
According to Ed Werder of ESPN, the Cowboys have no immediate plans to release Brent from their roster.
Brown’s mother has asked for forgiveness for Brent and the Cowboys have obliged by refusing to jettison him from the roster up until now. However, at some point there has to be a breaking point and Brent may be getting close to the Cowboys having no other option but to let him go.
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Cowlishaw: Since shining moment, Cowboys’ approach to Josh Brent a ‘cruel joke’
Cowlishaw: Since shining moment, Cowboys’ approach to Josh Brent a ‘cruel joke’
By Tim Cowlishaw / Columnist
wtcowlishaw@dallasnews.com
5:48 pm on June 27, 2013 | Permalink
The following is an excerpt from Tim Cowlishaw’s column for Thursday.
I thought head coach Jason Garrett had one shining moment in Cincinnati as he spoke to the media after the game barely 24 hours after Brent’s fatal crash. Since then, no one in this organization – and that really means owner-president-GM Jerry Jones – has done the right thing.
I cut the team some slack when Brent appeared on the sideline for the first half of the Pittsburgh game a week later in Arlington. That was based on the club’s suggestion that Brown’s mother had all but demanded that Brent be allowed on the sidelines – a story that turned out to be exaggerated if true at all.
The Cowboys then hid behind the “Brent needs our help” argument which can be valid for those who are seeking help for their problems. Brent’s failed tests and return to jail (there were also indications he had tampered with his monitor) indicate just how little help he is actively seeking.
This is a man who was sentenced to jail for a DWI while at the University of Illinois. The Cowboys drafted him and have drafted others with criminal records since and, let’s not forget, one of the tackles ahead of Brent on the depth chart is Jay Ratliff – arrested for a DWI in January when he ran his pick-up into an 18-wheeler.
There’s a reason that “America’s Team” has only been attached to the Cowboys ironically for the last 15 years, but that has to do with the club’s repeated failures on the field.
The manner in which it has refused to step forward in the Brent case is the kind of cruel joke that should turn Cowboys’ fans stomachs and maybe, just maybe cause them to think twice about buying tickets and supporting Jones and his reckless disregard for anything other than winning football games.
And that’s what makes this so pathetic. If the Cowboys were hanging onto a five-time Pro Bowler who anchors their defense, you’d feel bad about defending them but you could at least understand it.
The Cowboys won’t even cut ties with Josh Brent.
That’s sad.
Cowlishaw: Since shining moment, Cowboys’ approach to Josh Brent a ‘cruel joke’
By Tim Cowlishaw / Columnist
wtcowlishaw@dallasnews.com
5:48 pm on June 27, 2013 | Permalink
The following is an excerpt from Tim Cowlishaw’s column for Thursday.
I thought head coach Jason Garrett had one shining moment in Cincinnati as he spoke to the media after the game barely 24 hours after Brent’s fatal crash. Since then, no one in this organization – and that really means owner-president-GM Jerry Jones – has done the right thing.
I cut the team some slack when Brent appeared on the sideline for the first half of the Pittsburgh game a week later in Arlington. That was based on the club’s suggestion that Brown’s mother had all but demanded that Brent be allowed on the sidelines – a story that turned out to be exaggerated if true at all.
The Cowboys then hid behind the “Brent needs our help” argument which can be valid for those who are seeking help for their problems. Brent’s failed tests and return to jail (there were also indications he had tampered with his monitor) indicate just how little help he is actively seeking.
This is a man who was sentenced to jail for a DWI while at the University of Illinois. The Cowboys drafted him and have drafted others with criminal records since and, let’s not forget, one of the tackles ahead of Brent on the depth chart is Jay Ratliff – arrested for a DWI in January when he ran his pick-up into an 18-wheeler.
There’s a reason that “America’s Team” has only been attached to the Cowboys ironically for the last 15 years, but that has to do with the club’s repeated failures on the field.
The manner in which it has refused to step forward in the Brent case is the kind of cruel joke that should turn Cowboys’ fans stomachs and maybe, just maybe cause them to think twice about buying tickets and supporting Jones and his reckless disregard for anything other than winning football games.
And that’s what makes this so pathetic. If the Cowboys were hanging onto a five-time Pro Bowler who anchors their defense, you’d feel bad about defending them but you could at least understand it.
The Cowboys won’t even cut ties with Josh Brent.
That’s sad.
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Exactly.
Brent doesn't want help. His actions show you how much bullshit this "needs our help" excuse is.
Why the Cowboys support Josh Brent
Calvin Watkins
It would be easy for the Dallas Cowboys to release Josh Brent.
He's failed two drug tests while on bail for an intoxication manslaughter charge resulting in the death of his best friend and practice squad player Jerry Brown. Brent, in my opinion, should be released.
The Cowboys won't do it, at least for now.
It's not a financial reason because Brent's base salary is $630,000 and he counts $641,889 against the salary cap, so you're not saving a lot of money here by letting him go.
One of the big reasons Brent remains on the roster is he knows he's going to jail for a period of time. It's not a matter of if he goes to jail, it's when. How long is uncertain.
Those close to Brent say he's living with tremendous guilt over the death of his best friend. Last December at the memorial service for Brown in Dallas, numerous teammates hugged Brent and welcomed his presence. Brent attended the first half of the Cowboys' game against the Pittsburgh Steelers last season, though he left after his presence irked some fans and members of the media.
"At the same time, you know he's probably beating himself up inside," defensive end Jason Hatcher said last year of Brent. "But just being around the game he loves and to come in there and put a smile on our face as well as him, that was an unbelievable feeling. From now on, I don't know what will happen as far as him coming to a game. But the support of him is going to be amazing from us."
Brent is described as a well-liked player who would talk all day with reporters and teammates about who the best point guard in the NBA is, debate the best teams in Big 10 basketball (he attended Illinois) and at times would sit at his locker and just relax.
"Support is support," fullback Lawrence Vickers said after the car accident last December. "Josh understands the things that are going on, we understand the things that are going on, but one thing -- our house is going to stay good and strong. We're going to stick with our values and the morals that we have, and that's being there for each other."
Brent would hang out with his fellow defensive linemen, a close-knit group led by nose tackle Jay Ratliff and Hatcher. The players don't care what the media or the fans think about keeping Brent around on the roster because at some point he won't be here come September.
Some players have been in Brent's shoes before, although maybe not to the same extent, so there's a compassion there. Nearly two months after Brent's car crash, Ratliff was arrested for a DWI.
"With me, I just think about making the right decisions," DeMarcus Ware said on Sirius/XM radio after Ratliff's arrest in January. "Sometimes you just got to get people around you that you can trust. If you’re staying out late, get a driver, get a taxi. That’s been the main thing in general with drinking and driving. In Texas, they do not play. They do not play at all with that. Just being careful with that. You got families and you have a lot of things at stake, and you have to be careful."
People outside the Cowboys believe cutting Brent is the right thing to do. But for the Cowboys, keeping him around to support him, to help him get through his mess is the right thing to do, too.
Calvin Watkins
It would be easy for the Dallas Cowboys to release Josh Brent.
He's failed two drug tests while on bail for an intoxication manslaughter charge resulting in the death of his best friend and practice squad player Jerry Brown. Brent, in my opinion, should be released.
The Cowboys won't do it, at least for now.
It's not a financial reason because Brent's base salary is $630,000 and he counts $641,889 against the salary cap, so you're not saving a lot of money here by letting him go.
One of the big reasons Brent remains on the roster is he knows he's going to jail for a period of time. It's not a matter of if he goes to jail, it's when. How long is uncertain.
Those close to Brent say he's living with tremendous guilt over the death of his best friend. Last December at the memorial service for Brown in Dallas, numerous teammates hugged Brent and welcomed his presence. Brent attended the first half of the Cowboys' game against the Pittsburgh Steelers last season, though he left after his presence irked some fans and members of the media.
"At the same time, you know he's probably beating himself up inside," defensive end Jason Hatcher said last year of Brent. "But just being around the game he loves and to come in there and put a smile on our face as well as him, that was an unbelievable feeling. From now on, I don't know what will happen as far as him coming to a game. But the support of him is going to be amazing from us."
Brent is described as a well-liked player who would talk all day with reporters and teammates about who the best point guard in the NBA is, debate the best teams in Big 10 basketball (he attended Illinois) and at times would sit at his locker and just relax.
"Support is support," fullback Lawrence Vickers said after the car accident last December. "Josh understands the things that are going on, we understand the things that are going on, but one thing -- our house is going to stay good and strong. We're going to stick with our values and the morals that we have, and that's being there for each other."
Brent would hang out with his fellow defensive linemen, a close-knit group led by nose tackle Jay Ratliff and Hatcher. The players don't care what the media or the fans think about keeping Brent around on the roster because at some point he won't be here come September.
Some players have been in Brent's shoes before, although maybe not to the same extent, so there's a compassion there. Nearly two months after Brent's car crash, Ratliff was arrested for a DWI.
"With me, I just think about making the right decisions," DeMarcus Ware said on Sirius/XM radio after Ratliff's arrest in January. "Sometimes you just got to get people around you that you can trust. If you’re staying out late, get a driver, get a taxi. That’s been the main thing in general with drinking and driving. In Texas, they do not play. They do not play at all with that. Just being careful with that. You got families and you have a lot of things at stake, and you have to be careful."
People outside the Cowboys believe cutting Brent is the right thing to do. But for the Cowboys, keeping him around to support him, to help him get through his mess is the right thing to do, too.