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Luna Amore wrote:https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34375432/roger-goodell-says-evidence-calls-least-full-year-suspension-cleveland-browns-qb-deshaun-watson

"We've seen the evidence, she was very clear about the evidence, she reinforced the evidence," Goodell said. "There were multiple violations that were egregious, and it was predatory behavior."

Even GOODELL, who is TERRIBLE at handling domestic violence cases, is calling for A YEAR.

It’s time to do this suspension properly then!

Luminesa wrote:

Luna Amore wrote:https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34375432/roger-goodell-says-evidence-calls-least-full-year-suspension-cleveland-browns-qb-deshaun-watson

Even GOODELL, who is TERRIBLE at handling domestic violence cases, is calling for A YEAR.

It’s time to do this suspension properly then!

Personally I’m amazed that no one’s dad has taken out the dude’s knees. Him playing is not good for the NFL, and Goodell knows that.

Ranoria wrote:

Luminesa wrote:Even GOODELL, who is TERRIBLE at handling domestic violence cases, is calling for A YEAR.

It’s time to do this suspension properly then!

Personally I’m amazed that no one’s dad has taken out the dude’s knees. Him playing is not good for the NFL, and Goodell knows that.

where's Tanya Harding when you need her?

Tarsonis wrote:

Ranoria wrote:Personally I’m amazed that no one’s dad has taken out the dude’s knees. Him playing is not good for the NFL, and Goodell knows that.

where's Tanya Harding when you need her?

You mean Jeff Gillooly. Harding just ordered it, he did the deed.

6 games ain't shit.

A full year minimum for DeShaun Watson is what we need.

Ranoria wrote:

Idzequitch wrote:Tbh, I miss talking football. And this is where I used to do it. So here I am. Maybe it will stick. Maybe it won't.

Not that I think I'll feel much like talking about the Steelers. Sub .500, here we come. Mitch is the right call at QB though, I think.

Huzzah!!

No way Pittsburgh goes sub .500 though, have faith in Tomlin.

I don't. But perhaps you remember that

Quebec and Shingoryeo wrote:6 games ain't shit.

A full year minimum for DeShaun Watson is what we need.

Not to minimize his inexcusable behavior, but hasn't he already essentially served a year's suspension? And now he has six games on top of that. In effect, as it stands, it's a 22 game suspension out of this debacle. We can debate if that's enough. But I think it is a tad disingenuous to act as if last season didn't happen.

Idzequitch wrote:

Ranoria wrote:Huzzah!!

No way Pittsburgh goes sub .500 though, have faith in Tomlin.

I don't. But perhaps you remember that

Quebec and Shingoryeo wrote:6 games ain't shit.

A full year minimum for DeShaun Watson is what we need.

Not to minimize his inexcusable behavior, but hasn't he already essentially served a year's suspension? And now he has six games on top of that. In effect, as it stands, it's a 22 game suspension out of this debacle. We can debate if that's enough. But I think it is a tad disingenuous to act as if last season didn't happen.

Haha my bad, totally forgot about you not being as big a Tomlin guy.

Never really thought about the Watson situation that way. You’re right that effectively he was suspended with the combination of demanding a trade and then the allegations. Texans knew it wasn’t good for them to have him on the field for PR or trade leverage purposes.

That said - it is not the NFL’s responsibility to preserve his athletic prime and it’s a privilege to play in the league, not a right. At a bare minimum his being on the field is going to cost the league money, and while I think the moral implications are weightier, that itself should mean this guy never plays again. For the Browns individually, (as well as the Falcons, Saints, and Panthers who were all involved in trade discussions) they believed his talent was enough for them to overlook the bad press. For the league as a whole though it definitely isn’t.

Can't wait for UrinatingTree to upload Haters guide to the 2022 NFL Season

Pikachu Peoples wrote:Can't wait for UrinatingTree to upload Haters guide to the 2022 NFL Season

Meh. I'm more excited for Gridiron Heights.

Ameriganastan wrote:

Pikachu Peoples wrote:Can't wait for UrinatingTree to upload Haters guide to the 2022 NFL Season

Meh. I'm more excited for Gridiron Heights.

I am more excited about clawing my way to fifth place in this year's competition.

I dont have anything else to root for.

Ameriganastan wrote:

Pikachu Peoples wrote:Can't wait for UrinatingTree to upload Haters guide to the 2022 NFL Season

Meh. I'm more excited for Gridiron Heights.

I want both. I need football content to laugh about, darn it!

Ethel mermania wrote:

Ameriganastan wrote:Meh. I'm more excited for Gridiron Heights.

I am more excited about clawing my way to fifth place in this year's competition.

I dont have anything else to root for.

I'm hoping for a Repeat. But, with my luck, I'll bomb out to like 12th.

My money is on Tyler replacing Jones and the giants winning the NFC east

Derwin James got a fat new contract. He's now the highest paid safety in NFL history.

Idzequitch wrote:DeShaun Watson's suspension has been increased to 11 games.

Yeah...I saw that. I don't follow the NFL, but I do know some things. My question is; why would the Browns even attempt to sign Watson if they knew of the legal baggage he would carry when coming to Cleveland?

Lile Ulie Islands wrote:

Idzequitch wrote:DeShaun Watson's suspension has been increased to 11 games.

Yeah...I saw that. I don't follow the NFL, but I do know some things. My question is; why would the Browns even attempt to sign Watson if they knew of the legal baggage he would carry when coming to Cleveland?

NFL teams are not particularly well known for caring about legal baggage. Watson forfeits his pay for the time he's suspended. The only real negative effects on the Browns are a minor reputation hit, and having to use their backup QB for the duration of Watson's suspension.

My favorite conspiracy theory for Brady's extended absence is that he is on the Masked Singer. It's just ridiculous enough to be true.

Ameriganastan wrote:

Pikachu Peoples wrote:Can't wait for UrinatingTree to upload Haters guide to the 2022 NFL Season

Meh. I'm more excited for Gridiron Heights.

I’m waiting for Tom Grossi and whatever divisions he’s gonna parody this time

Lile Ulie Islands wrote:

Idzequitch wrote:DeShaun Watson's suspension has been increased to 11 games.

Yeah...I saw that. I don't follow the NFL, but I do know some things. My question is; why would the Browns even attempt to sign Watson if they knew of the legal baggage he would carry when coming to Cleveland?

He is a young kid with a world of talent. He is going to be a superstar. If you don't care about the look, its a no brainer.

Luna Amore wrote:My favorite conspiracy theory for Brady's extended absence is that he is on the Masked Singer. It's just ridiculous enough to be true.

I mean, Gronk was on there. So why not him?

Lile Ulie Islands wrote:

Idzequitch wrote:DeShaun Watson's suspension has been increased to 11 games.

Yeah...I saw that. I don't follow the NFL, but I do know some things. My question is; why would the Browns even attempt to sign Watson if they knew of the legal baggage he would carry when coming to Cleveland?

They were well aware upon making the trade and signing, yes. They sold their souls for this move.

Ameriganastan wrote:

Luna Amore wrote:My favorite conspiracy theory for Brady's extended absence is that he is on the Masked Singer. It's just ridiculous enough to be true.

I mean, Gronk was on there. So why not him?

Dude has more super bowl rings than I have hours of sleep last night, he's rich af, and he married a supermodel. He can't be on the masked singer because he can't sing - can't have it all folks.

Rano is a Browns' fan. He has all the rights and reasons to be unhappy about it.

It'd be like Broncos or Steelers signing prime Vontaze Burfict and me being absolutely disgusted by it.

Quebec and Shingoryeo wrote:Rano is a Browns' fan. He has all the rights and reasons to be unhappy about it.

It'd be like Broncos or Steelers signing prime Vontaze Burfict and me being absolutely disgusted by it.

If that fucker ever came to Denver after that Janovich hit, I would find me a new team to pull for.

Quebec and Shingoryeo wrote:Rano is a Browns' fan. He has all the rights and reasons to be unhappy about it.

It'd be like Broncos or Steelers signing prime Vontaze Burfict and me being absolutely disgusted by it.

I’m a Titans fan first and foremost. Browns can rot for all I care now tbh. Every member of that front office from the coaching staff to the ownership had to sign off on that move.