The Bengals aren’t the only team in the AFC North to give a second chance this week to a cornerback with a history of doing things he shouldn’t have been doing.
Pacman Jones has a gig in Cincinnati — and former Florida defensive back Wondy Pierre-Louis could be landing a job in Baltimore.
Pierre-Louis is participating in Ravens’ minicamp on a tryout basis, despite being arrested in January on multiple felony counts, including domestic battery by strangulation, burglary, battery, false imprisonment,
and hindering communication to law enforcement.
He allegedly entered his girlfriend’s home, pinned her against a wall, said “I could kill you,” and then tried to strangle her. He later pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal mischief, and he received a sentence of one year of probation.
Unclaimed in last month’s draft, Pierre-Louis also participated in a recent Giants minicamp on a tryout basis.
Look, we realize that guys deserve second chances, and we suppose it’s a good thing that the Ravens and Giants aren’t applying that approach only to players with high-end abilities. But at a time when Ben Roethlisberger gets suspended six games for alleged violence against a woman that didn’t even result in an arrest, how does a guy who was a career backup at Florida get a chance to land an NFL contract with a rap sheet arising from roughing up his girlfriend?
Surely, there are players with marginal NFL talent who haven’t committed violent acts against a woman.
Florio you should be Goddell’s right hand man
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“Pierre-Louis is participating in Ravens’ minicamp on a tryout basis, despite being arrested in January on multiple felony counts, including domestic battery by strangulation, burglary, battery, false imprisonment, and hindering communication to law enforcement.”
…and they haven’t signed him yet??
“arrested in January on multiple felony counts, including domestic battery by strangulation, burglary, battery, false imprisonment, and hindering communication to law enforcement.”
LMAO.
Move over RayRay.
Those are Captain’s credentials for the Ratbirds right there.
ben is not so bad after all, never been convicted of
a crime, now its time to leave big ben alone!
Should bring new meaning to the cliche phrase, “Killer defense”
Ray Ray will surely teach him that using your hands to stangle somebody is so ineffecient when knives are readily available. And actually getting caught and convicted, surely Ray Ray will have some advice there too.
JimmySmith says: May 8, 2010 11:58 AM
“Should bring new meaning to the cliche phrase, “Killer defense”"
LMAO.
So what will it be this year?
The 3-4? The 4-3? The 20 to life?
All these comments from jealous Raven haters! Keep it up….it’s hilarious!!!
Ravens can’t let the Bengals one up them on the thug scale
Innocent until proven guilty, I guess the main reason is he can play football. Quit being so high and mighty, 20,21,22 year olds make mistakes. So whats if he found innocent or gets probation? Do you give him a chance then??? You must be perfect….which we know you’re not. Ask Steve Smith.
RED GRANGE says: May 8, 2010 12:40 PM
“Innocent until proven guilty”
..unless you’re a Steeler.
/ fixed it for ya.
Ray Lewis killed a guy.
A cocaine addict became President, that’s why a guy with a rap sheet can get a tryout to be a football player.
# Bmore Styles says: May 8, 2010 1:08 PM
“Ray Lewis killed a guy.”
Oh c’mon now, that’s just total bullshit.
He killed TWO people.
Gentleman,
As a recent graduate of the University of Florida and someone who worked recruiting for the Gators, I feel that we are missing a very critical aspect of this story. Aside from the fact that the man is a deviant off the field, he is one of the most lackluster cornerbacks to ever walk the halls of UF. He was one of the sole reasons for our 3 loss season a couple years ago. Wondy never met an SEC wide receiver that he could cover…ever. I feel sorry that amongst the many NFL prospects out there, this man is receiving a chance.
Steeler Fan here… I used to love to talk crap about the “Steeler Way” talking trash about the Bengals and Ravens. We are now no better morally than any other team!
I would love to make fun of the Pac Man signing but can’t throw stones.
It’s very difficult explaining all of what is going on to Kid’s.
These players are getting worse throughout the league. It now looks like nearly every team has a thug or two or three.
NFL, Please don’t turn into the NBA!
Steeler Fan here… I used to love to talk crap about the “Steeler Way” talking trash about the Bengals and Ravens. We are now no better morally than any other team!
I would love to make fun of the Pac Man signing but can’t throw stones.
It’s very difficult explaining all of what is going on to Kid’s.
These players are getting worse throughout the league. It now looks like nearly every team has a thug or two or three.
NFL, Please don’t turn into the NBA!
Unlike Ben Roethlisberger, I’ll bet his wondy’s never fired a shot in anger.
# WCRaider says: May 8, 2010 1:18 PM
A cocaine addict became President, that’s why a guy with a rap sheet can get a tryout to be a football player.
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Cocaine addict? Bush was addicted to booze AND cocaine? Sheesh, no wonder he came off as a moron.
go f$$k yourself forestgump
dirty birds anyway
I Wondy if he will make the team….
sorry
ted kennedy killed a woman
The Ravens are making the Bengals look like saints
It’s obvious the squeeler fans know who the team to beat in the AFC North is……THE RAVENS !!
lame.
Put Lisbeth Salander onto this dude. Problem solved.
“But at a time when Ben Roethlisberger gets suspended six games for alleged violence against a woman that didn’t even result in an arrest”
“He later pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal mischief, and he received a sentence of one year of probation.”
So wait because Ben wasnt arrested what he allegedly has done multiple times isnt as bad as what Pierre Lewis has allegedly done?
If you want to use that rational Pierre-Lewis has never struck a woman. All he has done is some misconduct. Because he wasnt convicted of domestic battery by strangulation, burglary, battery, false imprisonment, and hindering communication to law enforcement it never happened right?
Talent level means nothing and thats exactly whats wrong with you, Ben, and every other fan that sticks up for him. What because Ben has won a couple games he deserves more lei way? He probably thought because he was a NFL QB he could get away with forcing girls to have sex with him.
Also just because this kid was a backup doesnt mean he doesnt have what it takes to be a NFL player or even a star NFL player. What about Felix Jones he was a career backup and now hes 1 of the better backs in the NFL. What about the kids from USC who are back ups and come in and become quality players. He played at 1 of the most talented schools in the country. There had to be a reason why they kept him around for so long.
Ben is the same as Pacman, Henry(rip), Santonio and all of the other multiple offenders to the personal conduct policy. If guys like that are allowed in the NFL after all the public embarrassment they have brought to the league why shouldnt a kid that has never done anything to tarnish the league not be allowed a chance to earn a living.
You pull for a kid that raped his own sister but want to see this guy banned? You are really the scum of the earth. And your bias, hypocrisy, and your fake internet persona makes you the biggest joke covering the NFL. Which is saying something because its a real funny league.
Hey Route,
Three words for you:
Anger Management Classes.
I agree – bottom line is that the conduct policy is not being applied with an even hand.
Good article in reference to this :
http://www.cbssports.com/print/columns/story/13243927/goodells-conduct-policy-veering-from-mostly-right-to-all-wrong?tag=button-bar;btn-print
Uh, the current president has admitted to using cocaine. Must be a mooron then.
Wondy Pierre-Louis should have been hanging out with cops when he strangled his girlfriend like Big Ben was when he went into the bathroom stall with that wasted girl. Florio you are pathetic for continuously complaining about Roethlisberger’s suspension. If he were a member of another team you would be making lame jokes on a daily basis and say his suspension was justified especially after all the recent stories about what a horrible person he is.