Falcons linebacker Michael Boley, who recently was arrested on charges of assault, is blaming no one but himself for the distraction that his (alleged) actions has caused.

Boley has apologized for “the incident that happened last weekend,” but he hasn’t specifically admitted to any wrongdoing.  He was arrested for assaulting his wife.

The fourth-year player signed a restricted free agent tender, putting him under contract for 2008 and in line for unrestricted free agency in 2009.

Coach Mike Smith, who knows a thing or two about players getting pinched from his time in Jacksonville, has addressed the situation with Boley.  “I have spoken to Michael,” Smith said.  “I’d like to keep that conversation private.  I just want everybody to know that I am disappointed.  We know that we’re disappointed that Michael was in the situation.  Anytime we see our guy’s name in the paper in the Metro section in a negative light, it’s not good.”