Trying To Avoid Five

Former WR Irving Fryar had a chaotic career with the Pats after they made him the first overall selection in the 1984 draft. His brilliant play on the field was marred by a number of controversial actions in his personal life.

He was accidently stabbed by his wife during the 1985 Super Bowl run and was involved in a drug controversy after the game in 1986. He made a lethal receiving tandem with Stanley Morgan during his time with the team.

Few thought that he would ever play 16 years in the league with stops in Miami, Philadelphia and Washington. After he retired, he became an ordained minister with a church near his hometown.

Now, he faces up to five year in prison if he accepts a plea bargain to resolve a case involving loan fraud charges. His mother also faces time for her part.

How did it go so wrong? Things seem to be going well for him in retirement.