This is a quote from an interview with baltimoreravens.com blogger Ryan Mink. It shows just how much passion and excitement Stallworth has to play again and what he brings to the mindset of the whole team.
After his year long suspension from the NFL for violating the substance abuse policy (you know...that whole DUI manslaughter in Florida episode), he has a renewed hunger to be out on the field. Sitting back for a year and watching his friends and teammates play the game he was supposed to be playing really took a toll and it will show come game time. He has worked extra hard to stay in game shape and he has realized how much of a privilege it really is to play football in the NFL.
This learning process and new sense of passion and focus (and the fact that, well, he's pretty darn good) really left a mark on the Ravens and the team is excited to use him as depth to the receiving corps.
I believe in the ability for second chances, especially when it's evident that the person really has learned from his/her mistakes. Maybe it's just the love for my team that has made me excited to see Stallworth in action. But I know at least part of it is a desire to see how this new man and new player fits in with the makeup of the Ravens and what he does to strengthen the team, on and off the field.
Additional Note:
The Ravens released their Pre-season schedule a few days ago. Here it is.
August 12 - vs Carolina Panthers
August 20 - at Washington Redskins
August 27 - vs New York Giants
September 2 - at St. Louis Rams
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