Archives for April 12, 2009

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‘Police will discuss the case with a prosecutor during the next couple of days to determine if charges of aggravated disorderly conduct and resisting arrest should be lodged against Whitner, said Lt. Thomas Stacho of the Cleveland Division of Police. If so, “a summons will be sent to Mr. Whitner, and he’ll have to make an appearance in court,” Stacho said.’

‘Coming on top of the Lynch suspension, it makes them appear like a team with a behavior problem. Maybe it’s unfair, but if players keep getting arrested outside bars in the early morning hours – or in Lynch’s case, with marijuana and an unlicensed gun – you can’t cry about bad PR. Wasn’t it Terrell Owens who was going to be the distraction?’

‘Parrish has been a very good punt returner, but he could also be an even more productive offensive weapon if used properly. A team trading for him probably would make better use of him than Buffalo has.’

‘”I regret the incident that occurred last evening,” Whitner said in a statement. “It’s not how I wish to conduct myself. And I apologize to all those involved.”‘

‘…these were supposed to be Marv Levy’s players of "high character." Instead they’re words that more and more ring hollow.’

‘While walking out of jail, Whitner told 19 Action News reporter Myrt Price that “nothing really happened” and “I’m innocent.” When asked if the tasering was necessary, Whitner said “absolutely not.” Whitner also said “I’m filing a lawsuit today against the police department” when he enter the elevator to leave Cleveland City Jail.’

‘Every time a Bills player has a brush with the law, it’s another black eye for the team. But in this case, fans don’t seem to be rushing to judgment.’

‘A prosecutor was to decide whether to file charges.’