Well, another athlete has found himself in the slammer on a DUI charge. And for Justin Blackmon, this is the second time in just two years. What is this guy thinking? He was a star in college, drafted 5th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars who were looking to make him a franchise wide receiver. But now, he has been arrested on a DUI charge twice since 2010, which will certainly jeopardize his entire career.
How do you get a DUI on that stage? You are about to become a multi-millionaire and potentially the face of a franchise, but you can't call a friend or a cab for a ride home when you have had too much to drink? Come on man.
The Jags traded up for Blackmon, knowing the level of talent that he possesses. He scored 38 touchdowns in his final two seasons at Oklahoma State. Blackmon closed out his college career in the 2011 Tostito's Fiesta Bowl where he caught eight passes for 186 yards and three touchdowns. This performance had NFL scouts foaming at the mouth. His performance last night? Not so much.
I guess I've just never understood the DUI thing. It is a pretty simple thing to just call a cab when you have had a few too many, but yet we see athletes at the highest of levels, arrested all the time on DUI charges. From Charles Barkley, to Hines Ward, to most recently Nick Fairley, it's puzzling to see these guys make such a dumb decision to drive home drunk when you have so much on the line.
Its pretty simple: Call a cab. When you are in the position to become a franchise player, and especially when you are starting your career, you want to make a good name for yourself around the league. Justin Blackmon is not off to a good start. Sounds like this guy needs some serious help if he wants to obtain longevity in the NFL.
--GM
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