Chris Henry, 26, died Thursday morning as a result of injuries sustained when he fell out of the back of a truck driven by his fiancee after an earlier dispute. His death is a microcosm of his life, marred by controversy and misbehavior. Its a shame that his on field talent will never be realized, and his off field antics will be his legacy.

His life ended the way that many thought it would have, amidst controversy. Yet again his inability to control himself got the best of the situation. This time he ended up deceased, instead of just in jail.

He showed little self-control in his short career with the Bengals, being arrested on numerous occasions, and ultimately released from a very understanding team. He has shown promise over the past 18 months, staying out of trouble and focusing on football. Subsequently, the Bengals signed him to a two year contract earlier this year. Unfortunately, when he broke his arm in the game versus the Ravens, it all but sealed his fate. He was now away from the team, but more importantly his support group.

Inevitability showed up on Wednesday night and afforded him one final test to control his actions...And he couldn't. For that, he is now gone.

My condolences to his family and teammates.