Ruggs no longer plays football in the NFL. He ruined his promising career by driving a sports car while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. He is serving time behind bars for killing a woman and her dog in a fiery crash three years ago. Excessive speed was a factor, according to reports.
Ruggs was paid a $9 million signing bonus when he signed a four-year rookie contract worth more than $16 million. He now works in a Nevada prison for $2.50 per hour.
Until we know more, Rice certainly deserves the benefit of the doubt here. I watched a brief video clip of the alleged drag race involving his car. What I viewed was horrifying. Cars traveling at a high rate of speed careening off retainer walls on the highway or striking other vehicles doesn’t always end well.
Earlier Monday, I reached out to a spokesman for the Chiefs. I wanted to know if head coach Andy Reid or club president Mark Donovan had been in touch with Rice.
