Suspended Browns wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth wants you to believe that he’s really sorry for killing an innocent man while driving stoned and high, and he really hopes NFL commissioner Roger Goodell allows him to play football again this year.

“I recognize that there is a difference between the legal standard in my criminal case and the standard to which NFL players are held,” Stallworth said. “It is clear that I exercised poor judgment and caused irreparable harm to Mario Reyes, his family, the NFL, its owners, coaches, employees and to my fellow players.”

Stallworth will be happy with whatever Goodell decides, he’s just thankful the commissioner took the time to hear him out.

“Whatever he ultimately decides is the appropriate discipline, I will accept knowing that I have profoundly affected the NFL and its relationship with the fans of our game,” Stallworth said. “I jeopardized the honor and privilege that I have been given to be an NFL player and to play for our fans. I am truly sorry.”

Stallworth will likely receive a 1-year suspension from the league. He’ll have an opportunity to play again in 2011, but will any teams want him? After all, he was never that good to begin with.