dead horse

Character matters only if you want to win. Do you want players who do their jobs on and off the field? People you can count on? Or do you want Stanley Wilson? What if habitual violators such as Chris Henry do their violating the night before a playoff game?

Is it coincidence that every free agent Marvin Lewis has imported to Cincinnati has come from a winning background, and has been known as a "character'' individual? From Kevin Hardy to Dexter Jackson, there hasnt been a dope in the bunch.

Deltha O'Neal made a dumb mistake. He isn't a bad actor. He's the exception that proves the rule. Character counts.

Of course, when you drink too much, then drive, there's always the chance you might kill someone. There is that.