... rising from the ashes to make a name for themselves.

For all those stories, there are the fallen heroes whom we either pity or loathe.

Donte Stallworth definitely falls into the latter category.

Rewind about a year and a half ago. The Patriots are on a tear through the entire NFL, and have won 18 games straight in the season.

Stallworth is lined up opposite Randy Moss in Super Bowl XLII. He converts a big 3rd-and-13 for the Patriots in the second quarter, gaining 18 yards and moving the Patriots up to the 26. Things are looking great, as the Patriots are ahead and have the ball with momentum.

He only reeled in three catches that night, as the Patriots lost to the Giants 17-14.

From there, it just gets ugly....

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