Using the same 'ol playbook
In a news conference yesterday, Jack Del Rio defended Brian Williams alleged racist, sexist rant:
Ultimate Jaguars Newsroom: Team disputes DB arrest rant
"He basically said he did not make comments like that and was offended by the fact that it was said that he had," Del Rio said. "Brian has assured me he has a different version [of what occurred] and I think it's important to let the process play out here. You have two individuals that have a different interpretation of what occurred. He has the legal right to pursue and do the things he's doing and I think we have to allow that right to be carried out.
Gee, this sounds like Jimmy Smith and Tom Coughlin the fall of 2001:
Jags' Smith tests positive for cocaine in traffic stop 11/27/01
Smith, 32, has denied using cocaine or driving under the influence and said the test conducted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement must be wrong. Coach Tom Coughlin backed his star player at his regular Monday news conference. Smith's attorney, Hank Coxe, said Smith has "directed his representatives to determine any possible reason that could have caused this result."
Turns out Jimmy had a problem and was eventually suspended by the NFL for 4 games.
At a time when the JSO is under siege by violent crime, the last thing we need is for the Jaguars to again question the veracity of a police officer.