A sigh of relief has been aired on the side of one Tank Johnson. The big defensive tackle will be charged with nothing in the wake of last month's encounter with a police officer on suspicion of drunken driving. The tests are in. The tank was relatively clean.
The tests revealed a .072 blood alcohol level, just a fraction below the Arizona legal limit of .08. However, due to his slight impairment Tank could have been charged with "impairment to the slightest degree." Instead, just like so many other athletes, Tank was not charged with anything, due to a hefty donation to the local police department (just kidding.)
In a statement released by Tank Johnson, the 300 pound defensive tackle (his agent) said, "I am not surprised by this decision, but I am relieved. I am still disappointed at having been released by the Bears yet I know the organization was placed in a difficult position when I was stopped by police. Now I will move on to look for an opportunity with another NFL team, and make the most of it when it comes."
When Tank? Furthermore, where can he tank? In the Roger Goodell era, what team wants a guy who often times finds himself in the headlines for things that aren't involving community service? (Unless a court order demands community service hours, to which me must oblige.) Too often does this young defensive tackle find himself making the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
What team wants a guy like that? Well, lucky enough for him, there are some coaches desperate enough (Jon Gruden) or in need of talent enough (Joe Gibbs) to attempt to sign the oft-troubled Tank. Well, Mr. Johnson, you have a little over a month to find a destination. Expect him signed by September, if not, he will be signed by September...2008.
Brandon
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