As reported here, the Seattle Seahawks have finally - finally! - released wide out Koren Robinson.
Was it because he kept dropping passes in games? Nope. Then why did they release their former number one pick?
Because Koren couldn't take personal responsibility for his actions by keeping his hands off booze.
He was suspended for 4 games last year by the NFL for violating substance abuse policies, and then during the off season, he entered a treatment facility as required by the NFL. Then during the April mini-camp, Koren made all these pleasant noises about how he was going to straighten up and fly right - which I really had hoped he would do, for his own sake if nothing else - but then he was arrested for DUI. In May. Early May. Not long after he had spoken all those nice words he thought everyone wanted to hear. That was the last straw, as far as the Seahawks were concerned, and they gave him his walking papers.
If anyone is still living in the fantasy world of denial of consequences for personal misdeeds/lack of taking responsibility for those actions, need only look at this latest example of what can happen. This young man, gifted with the athletic ability to run fast and catch a football, threw away his golden opportunity to enjoy large chunks of change for many years, and for what? The fleeting "feel good" sensation that alcohol can induce.
I hope for Koren's sake, that he gets the help he needs to stay away from the booze, and to grow up, and come to the realization that there are consequences for making improper choices in your life.
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