|SF2| Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 Figured I would start a new thread since the other one is getting very long. Watson gets 6 games. Not surprised since the NFL will always protect its old school franchises. Cleveland probably had a heads up before they signed him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 I read that he can appeal it so I wont be surprised if it gets reduced even further Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Jersey Bengal Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 What a farce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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UncleEarl Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 Forgive the source, but quite the comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Griever Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 Pretty sickening stuff to say the least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tigre Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 It's called a Whitewash. The NFL is superb at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_C_Deadpeople Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 I have never wished for a career ending injury to any player in any sport. However…this situation with theirs POS Watson tests my basic human nature. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 IIRC the NFL wanted more (full season) but this was in arbitration and decided by a 3rd party Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|westside bengal| Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 4 minutes ago, Jamie_B said: IIRC the NFL wanted more (full season) but this was in arbitration and decided by a 3rd party Correct. And that 3rd party was chosen by both the NFL and NFLPA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Jersey Bengal Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 A joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 20 minutes ago, Jamie_B said: IIRC the NFL wanted more (full season) but this was in arbitration and decided by a 3rd party The nfl claims it wanted more. It also front loaded the schedule with easier games for Cleveland that overlays the exact bullshit suspension. Very convenient… 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griever Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 At this point I hope that when we face Watson's Browns week 8, he'll still be rusty as hell from the long break between this year and last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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|BlackJesus| Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 Kyle Brandt with the mic drop ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky151 Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 Either side can appeal the 6 game suspension. Watson and the union have said they would accept whatever the judge handed out. The league can appeal it to Roger Goodell but has to decide within 3 days. That's also the day of the HoF game in Canton. I'd guess the league will appeal and Roger will increase the suspension. The whole thing is mainly driven by PR. Watson has settled all but 1 of the civil cases against him, including the first woman who came forward. Two grand juries declined to indict him for anything. Watson's lawyer has bungled this from the beginning, but his client will be on the football field this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|BlackJesus| Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 If Rodger wants to save the NFL alot of bad PR he needs to say "Thank you for the recommendation Sue, but I feel 17 games is more appropriate. And I'm the final say as I run the league." ... His popularity with NFL fans would jump 50% overnight and maybe he would even get a few cheers on draft night instead of boos next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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|BlackJesus| Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 I'm hoping he injures him #NotSorry (Justice can take many forms) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Jersey Bengal Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 This is a travesty 66 accusers I wonder how much he paid each of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|westside bengal| Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 5 minutes ago, BlackJesus said: If Rodger wants to save the NFL alot of bad PR he needs to say "Thank you for the recommendation Sue, but I feel 17 games is more appropriate. And I'm the final say as I run the league." ... His popularity with NFL fans would jump 50% overnight and maybe he would even get a few cheers on draft night instead of boos next year. Do not disagree. The problem Roger has is this. Until the new CBA Roger was the judge, jury and executioner for everything. We all know the problems and issues the players had in what they considered was inconsistent punishment with that process. The third party advocate chosen by both sides was considered the solution. If Roger and the NFL appeal he becomes the jury and executioner again and the players will think there was no change in the process. If Roger does add games or a heavy fine against Watson then Watson can file a lawsuit against the NFL. The judge could hand down an injunction allowing Watson to play until he has his day in court which could be years down the road. Roger loses again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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