Sam says, “What is Kareem Hunt’s future in the NFL?”

    Sam Blas, Sports EditorDecember 23, 2018Leave a Comment

    Controversy has struck the football field once again. Kansas City Chiefs star running back, Kareem Hunt, faces assault charges that have forced him off of the Chiefs and onto the streets.

    A surveillance video surfaced on Nov. 30, which features Hunt shoving a woman to the ground and proceed- ing to kick her once. One day later, Hunt was released by the Chiefs.

    Hunt was stupid to do this. He was a very talented running back in the NFL. But since he attacked a woman he will be out of the league for a while. He loses valuable years he could’ve used to get better.

    The reason Hunt attacked this lady is because she supposedly called him a racial slur. Now this does not excuse what he did, I believe what Hunt did was horrible. But, she instigated the altercation and Hunt took it too far when he resorted to violence.

    I do not endorse Hunt’s actions. I am appalled by them. Hunt should be suspended from any NFL event because of this. He was filmed assaulting a woman. But, I do believe Hunt will make a return to football in the near future. Although they are similar, this is not another Ray Rice case. What Hunt did was horrible, don’t get me wrong. But, there are players who have committed worse crimes and stayed in the NFL.

    Ray Lewis was a middle linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders to ever play the sport. But, his career take almost ended. On Jan. 20th, 2000, Ray Lewis got into a fight and killed two men. He was tried for murder. But despite heavy evidence against him, the charges were dropped. He then led a very prosperous and award filled career. So, since Lewis was able to get back to the NFL even though he murdered two people. Because of this, I do believe it won’t be long until we see the return of Hunt.

    Now, I hate to beat a dead horse. But, a guy hits woman and is probably going to be back in the league. A man kills two other people and becomes one of the best players ever. And when a guy, Colin Kaepernick takes a knee, he’s out of the league for life. I have to question where the NFL places their morals. If I were running the league and a player commits a felony, they should be banned from playing in the NFL. But thats none of my business. At least they got it right once with Rice.

    Hunt was a star on the Chiefs. He and Patrick Mahomes were supposed to be the future of the NFL. But, because of Hunt’s egregious actions, we may never see the full potential of this young, talented duo. But, de- spite his actions, I do believe that Hunt will be in the NFL before long.