wiegie Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Broncos' Kircus hit with restraining order after arrestAssociated Press DENVER -- A judge issued a restraining order against Broncos receiver David Kircus on Tuesday, a day after he was arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault after a weekend party. Details of the order were not immediately disclosed, and neither Kircus nor his attorney, Harvey Steinberg, would comment after a brief hearing in Arapahoe County District Court in suburban Centennial. Kircus, who resumed his NFL career last season after spending a year away from football working in a fast-food shop, is free on $6,000 bail. If convicted, he could be sentenced to two to six years in prison. The restraining order bars Kircus from drinking or possessing alcohol. Steinberg argued against that provision, but the judge let it stand and said it could be challenged again Friday, when Kircus is due back in court. Kircus, wearing a brown suit, said nothing during Tuesday's hearing. Sheriff's investigators said Kircus got into an argument when he was asked to leave a party early Sunday, hit a man and broke bones in his face. The man was treated at a hospital. His condition and the extent of his injuries were not available, and his name was not released. Coach Mike Shanahan said the team will await the outcome of the legal process before making any decision on Kircus' status. "Obviously, if he didn't handle himself the right way, he won't be with us," Shanahan said Monday. Kircus met with Shanahan on Monday before appearing in a photo lineup at the sheriff's department while his teammates participated in passing camp. The coach said what Kircus told him was "a much different story from obviously what came across from the other person." Kircus, 27, is a backup receiver and return specialist who joined the team last season. He had nine receptions for a team-leading 20.8 yards-per-catch average and returned six punts for a 14.3-yard average last season. He is the second Broncos receiver to run afoul of the law this offseason. Brandon Marshall was arrested in March on suspicion of domestic violence. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2878625 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeteebee Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Kircus, who resumed his NFL career last season after spending a year away from football working in a fast-food shop, is free on $6,000 bail. If convicted, he could be sentenced to two to six years in prison. Looks like that GVSU degree really got him far in life....but wait, maybe he was the assistant manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Looks like that GVSU degree really got him far in life....but wait, maybe he was the assistant manager. Here he is in action... http://images.businessweek.com/ss/06/09/ce...burger-king.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Here he is in action... http://images.businessweek.com/ss/06/09/ce...burger-king.jpg Here's the real story: http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_4187322 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Here's the real story: http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_4187322 That is an awesome story...hard not to root for a guy like that, even as we poke a little fun at him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 That is an awesome story...hard not to root for a guy like that, even as we poke a little fun at him. I'm sure she deserved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I believe Clinton Portis was interviewed yesterday and he said it's not to big of a crime and that as long as he did it on his property, who cares? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 I miss Brock Forsey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 I miss Brock Forsey. We all miss Brock Forsey. Someday, he'll be back. I know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Update: Kircus passes polygraph. Kircus confident he'll be cleared By ARNIE STAPLETON, AP Sports Writer May 30, 2007 AP - May 21, 5:54 pm EDT More Photos DENVER (AP) -- Broncos receiver David Kircus says he's certain he'll be cleared of an assault charge stemming from a fight that landed him in jail and sent a 26-year-old man to the hospital. "Well, sure I'm confident. ... That's why I wanted to take that lie detector test, to show how confident I was that I wasn't in the wrong," Kircus said after practice Wednesday in his first public comments since his arrest on May 21. Coach Mike Shanahan, who had pledged to release Kircus if it was determined he was at fault in the fight, said Tuesday that Kircus would remain on the team after passing a polygraph administered by an FBI expert last week. Kircus said he told Shanahan he didn't throw the first punch and was acting in self-defense. He volunteered to take a lie detector test to show him he was telling the truth. "I told him I would do whatever it takes to get the team and the coaches to believe me because it was the truth and I had nothing to hide," Kircus said. "... I said, 'You know what, if I fail this test then you can kick me off.' That's how confident I was. ADVERTISEMENT "I didn't know what to expect from the test, but I knew I was going to tell the truth, so I was 100 percent confident that I was going to pass it." Kircus faces a second-degree assault charge that carries a prison term of two to six years. He is accused of punching the man and telling him "You don't know what I'm capable of" after a party in suburban Denver on May 20. Kircus is free on $6,000 bail. Kircus said he's guilty only of poor judgment. "Well, my bad judgment was being in the wrong place at the wrong time. I didn't break any laws by going where I was. I was out at a time at night that I shouldn't be out at that time. That's obvious. And as I'm growing up and I'm becoming an adult -- it's a slow process for some people -- it's just one of those things you learn from," Kircus said. Kircus is a backup receiver and return specialist who joined the team last season. He had nine receptions for a team-leading 20.8 yards per catch and returned six punts for a 14.3-yard average last year. "Another reason why I wanted to do this is I didn't want to lose reps," Kircus said. "This is a long process and it takes six months to a year. So, if there's any doubt in the coach's mind or even the players' minds, then my reps are going to go down and it's not going to look very good for me to be here. "So, I wanted to get it out of the way right away just in their eyes that ... I want you guys to believe in me and know that I did defend myself." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Sounds like he's doing the right things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 The Redskins signed Terry Mitchell, a rookie free-agent receiver who scored 15 touchdowns in two years at Grand Valley State. Washington made room by cutting rookie free-agent guard Cornelius Rogers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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