Dallas Cowboys Considering Use Of Device Which Would Immobilize Players' Cars

[dmcowen674]

12-10-2012

http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/dis...se-device-which-would-immobilize-players-cars

Dallas Cowboys Considering Use Of Device Which Would Immobilize Players' Cars



As the Dallas Cowboys organization mourns the death of Jerry Brown, the practice squad linebacker who was killed in an alcohol-related crash, some within the organization have begun thinking about how to prevent similar incidents in the future.



One option Hill said the team is looking into is the use of a small electronic device called 'SafeKey' which tests a player's impairment. If it is determined that the player cannot drive, the device will immobilize the player's vehicle.



"It is unclear whether the NFL Players Association would sign off on allowing teams to mandate such a measure for players"

 

[dmcowen674]

I'm sure eventually this will be a standard feature in cars that they won't start unless you blow clean.

 

[blankslate]

The real shame is that there are accessible ways for NFL players to avoid incidents like these provided for them by the players union.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...-josh-brent-nfl-drinking-driving-dui/1757651/

The NFL has noted various efforts to stem the problem, including discipline, education and even chauffeur services available to players through the players union. All they have to do is call for a ride.


"The program is there and I don't know why every player in the league wouldn't use it," Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Shaun Smith said. "I've used it before when I've been out, and I'm sure I'll use it again. Personally, I'm not going to put myself or anyone else at risk by driving drunk. You just wish everyone felt that way."

 

[Pr0d1gy]

Jerry Jones, another billionaire in favor of the Nanny State, would probably still own wage free slaves if he could.

 

[techs]

While I feel sympathy for the family of the dead guy, he DID get into the car with his drunk friend driving.

 

[Pr0d1gy]

While I feel sympathy for the family of the dead guy, he DID get into the car with his drunk friend driving.

Personal responsibility and accountability are only applicable to the rich techs. Don't you know that the rest of us need our hands held and to always be told what to do?

 

[EagleKeeper]

common sense (or lack of it) applies to most idiots