Callaway Cited for Marijuana Possession
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I don't know why, but I'm not afraid of character/legal concerns. I have basically nothing to base this on, other than Callaway having a daughter and being surrounded by forward-thinking franchise who support their players. Granted, Josh Gordon would've been immediately cut years ago if he wasn't an otherworldly freak, but still...we stood by that guy. We embraced his addiction, his disease, and in the process, showed the sporting world what support and treatment can do for a man. Granted, Josh still has a lot to do, but suffice to say he's in shape and I see no reason why he can't be a 1000 yard receiver again.
If Calloway puts the work in, he too can be the beneficiary of this football family. In fact, there probably wasn't a better team and atmosphere for Callaway to go to. We take people with histories, and it's paid off already. Caleb Brantley is another guy with near 1st round talent that we got on the cheap. Callaway may be the best wide receiver in this entire draft. Think I'm crazy? You shouldn't. Is he extremely raw? Yep. Heck, he didn't even PLAY last year because he was such an asshat, but also know he played at Florida, and they were an unmitigated crap-storm on offense. I mean, a forward pass that went for 7 yards would cause those rednecks to stand up and freak out with excitement. Florida has been TERRIBLE, especially in the passing game.
Callaway simply has "the look". He looks faster than everyone. He looks incredibly smooth. Want proof? Check out that video when he catches that bomb against our 1st round pick Ward for the easy touchdown. Yes, I realize Ward may have been dinged up with a muscle injury, but it gives you an idea of what this guy can do. Ward is renowned for his ability to catch up to people. He did NOT, however, catch up to Callaway.
This is merely one play, but for the short time people got to watch Callaway, he was definitely noticeable. Even the other receivers have taken note. As I've said before, this is without a doubt the biggest, most important 6 weeks of Josh Gordon's life, and it is probably the same for Callaway. Callaway is in Stage 1 of the NFL substance abuse policy for providing a diluted urine sample. This isn't GOOD, but it's also not a death knell. I could be mistaken, but I believe he's eligible to exit the program after 1 year of no issues. No problem.
Callaway will likely get playing time early, and if he shows up early and healthy, then Corey Coleman could be out of the job. Additionally, Callaway is electric as a punt returner, which gives him added value (move over, Jabril). Do not be surprised to see Callaway blow up during both camp and preseason. Again, his soft muscle injuries scare me, but other than that, I don't worry about his off-field issues. I think he is done with that garbage. It's time to go to work.
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Coleman and his gang beat up a guy.
Our Three Thug Set.....Gordon, Callaway and Coleman in the slot.
Wow, sounds like something from The Longest Yard, all they need now is someone to play Caretaker and Burt Reynolds.
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As long as they hussle on the field and catch a ball .
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As long as they hussle on the field and catch a ball .
Of course...that's what really matters to the chains and the scoreboard.
Pro football pretty much started as a game for rogues and thug type guys. For the longest time one looked for DLinemen and LBackers that were slightly off top dead center (ok...half crazy). Now however, it's the Politically Correct Century. And football players are expected to be humanitarians. Look at the flack we took for drafting Callaway.
In the long run, it's for the better. We're teaching perspective football players that if you want to play in the NFL then you're going to have to be a descent person...which, in reality is a good thing. We're in kind of a transition period where player safety and player integrity are coming more to the forefront. In the grand scheme of things, it's a good thing. During this transition, football players have to adopt the Possum Lodge motto: I'm a man (football player), And I can change, If I have to, I guess.
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https://fox8.com/2018/08/07/browns-rookie-antonio-callaway-arrested-for-marijuana-possession/
So which vet do we bring in? Not being over dramatic, I think with this in mind (likely suspension) we need another body.
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Play with fire and you get burned, Dorsey.
105th overall pick not like we used a high pick on him whatever
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Lafell
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It's hard not to think what Dez could bring to the table given the scenario. I'm circling Jeremy Maclin this second though.
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can the browns catch one break? just one....can we have one season where soneobe doesnt fuk up and take themselves off the field?
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105th overall pick not like we used a high pick on him whatever
True but it's rather naive of Dorsey to place the WR corps in the hands of Callaway and Gordon. He fell to the 4th round because of character issues. Good teams keep players like Coleman on the roster for contingencies like this.
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and if this was in ohio, which im assuming it was since im assuming he's in camp.....u have to have over an 1/8th on u to get arrested. Thats 3.5 fukking grams. Why do u need more than 3.5 grams on u?
These kids essentially grew up under these laws, and u can bet one ur testicles the browns, and any sports team, makes it abundantly clear to their rookies (and vets) what they better not be caught with and if u are dont have over x amt on u
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literally a day or two after trading away a wr
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105th overall pick not like we used a high pick on him whatever
Doesn't matter. You have a guy with serious red flags and a checkered past... yet Dorsey claims to have basically peered into Antonio's soul. Now he looks like an butt for sticking his neck out.
Somebody wants to take a huge risk in the 4th? Be my guest. This team needs any marginal talent it can find for depth. I like Dissly and Da'shawn Hand at one point. Also Troy from Wisky. All were available.
Point being, it wasn't just weed this kid had issues with at Florida. Generally people don't just act right when handed a large sum of money either.
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If he was arrested Sunday Night ... Did the Browns know this before they traded Coleman and before they let this kid have a press conference yeaterday?
I doubt it. Players are supposed to report that shit.
Bring back Lew Merlotti, nothing got past him.
Zombo
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I was listening to this on the radio on the commute home this afternoon. I thought of a couple of questions.
1) Did Calloway tell the coaches & staff about this right away? Or did they find out about it this afternoon?
2) He supposed to show up in court Thursday morning...does that mean he won’t be playing in NY Thursday night?
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Where's cal?
It's like they took all the character concerns for an entire draft and dumped them into one pick.
Where's cal?
It's like they took all the character concerns for an entire draft and dumped them into one pick.
Right here, alrighty. Really disappointed. He had a diluted sample at the combine, and now this? I guess he's too stupid to know what to do with his money since he got paid and buying dope is all he knows... All that talent, again, and no brains.
At least he wasn't drafted in the top couple of rounds. If you take a chance, it had better be later on.
I hope the Browns had a morals clause in his contract.
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