Reader: Thirty different NFL teams with at least one arrest since Bengals last arrested player

by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 8, 2009 3:27 PM EDT in Legal/Off Field Issues

Ever since the Bengals signed Tank Johnson, we've been keeping our eye on (meaning I'm preaching from my soapbox) people's reactions while it relates to a long-forgotten issue with players being arrested. The issue before was players already on roster, which by default threw Johnson and Cedric Benson under the same umbrella because of the past issues -- which were mostly (but not totally) DUIs, caught with pot and the such.

In 2006 (chart after the jump), the Bengals had eight different players that were arrested in some form with ten different incidents. Since then, they've had three (Quincy Wilson for disorderly conduct, A.J. Nicholson with misdemeanor assault and Chris Henry for assault and disorderly conduct). In Henry's and Wilson's case, the charges were dropped and Nicholson was released. In fact, since 2006, when all the "issues" were picking up mainstream media momentum, only two players remain with the team (Henry and Frostee Rucker).

A reader sent me the link that details arrested NFL players. Doing his own research, the reader said that 30 NFL franchises have had players arrested since the last time any Bengals player got in trouble with the law. That includes seven in Jacksonville and five in New York (Giants). You guys can make more analysis if you want by clicking here and defending your Bengals. (Note: I didn't notice Ahmad Brooks on this list.)

I apologize to those of you that are tired of hearing about this, or just don't care.

The 2006 String of Arrests in Cincinnati

Date	Player	Incident	Resolution
12.9.06	Deltha O'Neal	Charged with DUI at a checkpoint.	Pleaded to reckless ops
12.3.06	Reggie McNeal	Resisting arrest	Fined and placed on probation
9.25.06	Odell Thurman	DUI	Pleased no contest
8.5.06	Eric Steinbach	BUI (Boating)	Diversion program and fine
7.22.06	Matthias Askew	Obstruction of police business, resisting arrest and two parking violations	Acquitted. In turn, he sued the city for unlawful arrest and excessive force. City paid him $500,000
6.21.06	Frostee Rucker	Two counts of spousal battery and vandalism	Sentenced with 36 mounts of summary probation, one year domestic violence counseling and 750 hours of community service.
6.14.06	Chris Henry	Provided alcohol to three teenage girls	Two days in jail, 88-day suspended sentence
6.3.06	A.J. Nicholson	Burglarizing apartment of former FSU teammate	No contest, two years probation, 60 days work program
6.3.06	Chris Henry	Speeding and DUI	Reckless ops, 30-day suspended jail sentence
1.28.06	Chris Henry	Concealed weapons charge	Hundred hours of community service, two years probation

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I wish other sites with big mouths and no facts could see this article!!!!!

by cinbengal_85@yahoo.com on Apr 8, 2009 3:39 PM EDT reply actions

How to beat a dead horse.

I totally agree. If you watch the new videos on bengals.com every single player gets asked about Tank Johnson’s off field issues and whether or not they matter. I mean, come on.. maybe we dug this hole in 06’ but the Bengals have certainly stayed clean. All I can say is, hopefully it won’t take too much longer to climb our way out.
By the way, I am still wondering why the media hasn’t jumped all over this Stallworth situation. Maybe its just me, but vehicular homicide usually hits the news .01 seconds after it happens. If players keep shooting themselves and running people over, I think it will wear off soon..

by 80%OFTHETIMEIMRIGHTEVERYTIME on Apr 8, 2009 6:52 PM EDT reply actions