Winslow apologizes

**the Talking Can** · 05-27-2005, 06:00 AM

Browns' Winslow: 'I humbly apologize'

Associated Press
Posted: 11 hours ago

CLEVELAND (AP) - Kellen Winslow Jr. apologized to Browns fans on Thursday for his reckless use of a motorcycle and confirmed that he will miss the upcoming season because of injuries sustained in the crash.

Winslow tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and suffered unspecified internal injuries on May 1 when he wrecked his high-powered motorcycle while attempting tricks in a secluded parking lot near his home.

For the first time since the crash, Winslow confirmed that he will miss his second season as a pro and acknowledged that it was a mistake to take up motorcycle riding.

"To those members of the Cleveland Browns family who I have disappointed by my decision to ride a motorcycle, I humbly apologize," Winslow said in the statement. "In hindsight it was unwise to attempt to learn to ride a motorcycle without a professional instructor in a controlled environment.

"While many of you are disappointed that I will not be on the field with my teammates for this upcoming season, no one is more disappointed in this fact than me."

Because he broke a dangerous activities clause in his contract, the Browns are expected to seek repayment of between $2 million and $3 million, according to a report on ESPN.com. The report also said the team will withhold a $2 million payment due Winslow, money that is part of his $6 million signing bonus.

The club may restructure Winslow's contract to allow him to make back some of the money he may have to return.

Winslow did not indicate if he will seek a second medical opinion on his knee. Last week, two sources within the league told The Associated Press that Winslow tore his ACL in the accident.

Winslow, who spent nine days at the Cleveland Clinic recovering from injuries in the crash, has been working out at the Browns' training facility in Berea. He has taken part in the team's 11-day passing camp, learning the new playbook and system being installed by Browns first-year coach Romeo Crennel.

Winslow bought the motorcycle on April 9. Westlake Police obtained a surveillance tape that showed him performing "wheelies" on the bike before hitting a curb at 35 mph and flying over the handlebars.

He was charged with disregarding safety, a misdemeanor that carries a maximum fine of $150.

Winslow, a star at the University of Miami, was the sixth overall pick in the 2004 draft. The Browns traded a second-round pick to move up one spot to select the son of Hall of Famer Kellen Winslow Sr.

The club was counting on him to improve their offense last season, but he broke his right leg in Week 2 at Dallas and missed Cleveland's last 14 games.

He was still recovering from two operations on his leg at the time of his motorcycle accident.

please don't take all my money back

chagrin · 05-27-2005, 06:04 AM

"I'm a Soldier!"

Ultra Peanut · 05-27-2005, 06:05 AM

Emphasis on the last part:

Michael: Tonight, Mother was humiliated. And I want to throw her another surprise party, a real one, one where she’s not the one that’s yelling “Surprise.”
Lindsay: Mom yelled “surprise”?
Michael: Yeah, she went from giddy to devastated. I mean, it would have been funny if it wasn’t so... No, it was kind of funny.

Goapics1 · 05-27-2005, 06:17 AM

Winslow = Knucklehead

JimNasium · 05-27-2005, 06:25 AM

It's so easy to dislike guys like this....

Ultra Peanut · 05-27-2005, 06:30 AM

Now with a tasty new flavor!

Radar Chief · 05-27-2005, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the Talking Can

Winslow tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and suffered unspecified internal injuries on May 1 when he wrecked his high-powered motorcycle while attempting tricks in a secluded parking lot near his home.

OH, so now he was stunt’n huh?
Yea, I thought that “hit the curb at 30 MPH” story was a bit fishy. I’ve even used that one before.

Ultra Peanut · 05-27-2005, 06:47 AM

On the bright side, Soulja Stupid, at least you weren't riding a pocketbike.

**Skip Towne** · 05-27-2005, 06:48 AM

Not impressed.

chagrin · 05-27-2005, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psicosis

On the bright side, Soulja Stupid, at least you weren't riding a pocketbike.

if I may...

Ultra Peanut · 05-27-2005, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip Towne

Not impressed.

“I don’t have to ****in' impress you.”

chief4life · 05-27-2005, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chagrin

"I'm a Soldier!"

Damn you took my line

**alpha_omega** · 05-27-2005, 09:16 AM

SARCASM Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy! SARCASM

whoman69 · 05-27-2005, 02:41 PM

Spicy McHaggis · 05-27-2005, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the Talking Can

Westlake Police obtained a surveillance tape that showed him performing "wheelies" on the bike before hitting a curb at 35 mph and flying over the handlebars.

Leak the video, c'mon Westlake PD.

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