Now I know stories come out about player's financial troubles from time to time, but when I hear them, I truly believe it is only the tip on the iceberg.
In the article, Searcy says, of his downfall, "Dinner and champagne? On me. Strip club? On me. I was popping bottles and making it rain. I was supporting uncles and cousins. I was paying mortgages and first-class vacations. I had an entourage of leeches. Everything was suit, limo, flash and dash. What the hell was the matter with me?"
The most interesting remarks made by Searcy were about the NFL "lifestyle". He said, "I was empty and never had satisfaction before. I was like an addict always looking for that new fix. The NFL lifestyle is very addictive, and when it is over, you are a fiend. There's no rehab or rest home for bad habits. I've been humbled, and it has made me cherish the little things and what is really important. I've got joy now. I talk to my kids every day. This has brought me to a better place. I'm so much happier with myself. I prayed my way out of it after I succumbed to the mess that I had made."
Searcy seems to have genuinely turned things around. Unfortunately, I don't think this is the last time we'll being hearing a cautionary tale from NFL and it's "addicting" lifestyle.
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