The offseason in the NFL more often than not is littered with players getting in trouble with the law. Each year between the conclusion of mandatory minicamp and the beginning of training camp there isn’t much to do for a young player who’s single that is productive. If I were a young player and I had some free time, I’d go buy a PlayStation 4 and play video games, or go to movies with my friends, or go to baseball games, hoping to be seen.
Unfortunately a few players party at clubs, consume alcohol, get behind the wheel of a vehicle inebriated, and either get arrested for DUI or cause a much larger tragedy, like getting into an auto accident and taking the life of a person. This kind of behavior is very deplorable and very preventable. Attention, NFL players: If you are hammered, call a cab and a tow truck. Much better that you pay $250 for a tow than to pay a heck of a lot more in fines, fees, judgments, not to mention jail time.
Please pass the keys; don’t drink and drive.