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Posted: **Mon Aug 01, 2022 3:01 pm**

Zurkerx wrote:Deshaun Watson has been served a six game suspension for violating NFL's personal conduct policy. He has been accused by 25 women of sexual assault. The arbitrator claimed there was not enough evidence to justify an indefinite suspension. This "ruling" is less severe than what the Browns were expecting, which was an eight game suspension.

The NFL or Watson can appeal the ruling though the former is more likely to do so given they wanted an indefinite suspension. The players' union has said they will stand by for the ruling and are urging the NFL to do so as well. Meanwhile, Calvin Ridley got a full season suspension for gambling.

How pathetic of a ruling.

Well, look at the upside. When the scumbag gets back in there, the refs aren't gonna call shit for him. He's gonna get folded like a lawn-chair by every defense out there.

Posted: **Mon Aug 01, 2022 3:20 pm**

Ameriganastan wrote:
Zurkerx wrote:Deshaun Watson has been served a six game suspension for violating NFL's personal conduct policy. He has been accused by 25 women of sexual assault. The arbitrator claimed there was not enough evidence to justify an indefinite suspension. This "ruling" is less severe than what the Browns were expecting, which was an eight game suspension.

The NFL or Watson can appeal the ruling though the former is more likely to do so given they wanted an indefinite suspension. The players' union has said they will stand by for the ruling and are urging the NFL to do so as well. Meanwhile, Calvin Ridley got a full season suspension for gambling.

How pathetic of a ruling.

Well, look at the upside. When the scumbag gets back in there, the refs aren't gonna call shit for him. He's gonna get folded like a lawn-chair by every defense out there.

Damn JJ Watt doesn’t get to break him

Posted: **Mon Aug 01, 2022 4:05 pm**

Thermodolia wrote:
Ameriganastan wrote:Well, look at the upside. When the scumbag gets back in there, the refs aren't gonna call shit for him. He's gonna get folded like a lawn-chair by every defense out there.

Damn JJ Watt doesn’t get to break him

I would love to watch JJ and TJ fold him like a lawn chair. Not to mention the Saints in Week 16. Cam Jordan folding him a dozen times in a game.

Who Dat!!

Posted: **Mon Aug 01, 2022 4:05 pm**

Zurkerx wrote:Deshaun Watson has been served a six game suspension for violating NFL's personal conduct policy. He has been accused by 25 women of sexual assault. The arbitrator claimed there was not enough evidence to justify an indefinite suspension. This "ruling" is less severe than what the Browns were expecting, which was an eight game suspension.

The NFL or Watson can appeal the ruling though the former is more likely to do so given they wanted an indefinite suspension. The players' union has said they will stand by for the ruling and are urging the NFL to do so as well. Meanwhile, Calvin Ridley got a full season suspension for gambling.

How pathetic of a ruling.

He settled all but one case and a grand jury twice failed to indict him.

I believe this decision was from an independent arbitrator and not from the NFL.

Posted: **Mon Aug 01, 2022 5:38 pm**

Thermodolia wrote:
Zurkerx wrote:Deshaun Watson has been served a six game suspension for violating NFL's personal conduct policy. He has been accused by 25 women of sexual assault. The arbitrator claimed there was not enough evidence to justify an indefinite suspension. This "ruling" is less severe than what the Browns were expecting, which was an eight game suspension.

The NFL or Watson can appeal the ruling though the former is more likely to do so given they wanted an indefinite suspension. The players' union has said they will stand by for the ruling and are urging the NFL to do so as well. Meanwhile, Calvin Ridley got a full season suspension for gambling.

How pathetic of a ruling.

Don’t forget the time a player smoked weed and got a lifetime ban.

The NFL sends a clear message, sexual assault and harassment is ok but weed and gambling aren’t

The harsher punishments for gambling are at least justifiable, the league's existence depends on maintaining the perception that games aren't rigged.

Rick Perry wrote:
Ethel mermania wrote:Speaking of new stadiums, the bears are moving out of soldier field

https://sports.yahoo.com/why-bears-movi ... 45453.html

I never did like when owners focused on moving to a different stadium. Now I have no clue what condition soldier field is in, but I always thought instead of moving just fix what needs to be fixed the owners for Boston did that with Fenway. Small changes or fixes are a lot better then a complete change.

They just ~~ruined~~ renovated it 20 years ago, but it's still the smallest stadium in the league with no real prospect of increasing capacity.

Plus I understand it's a nightmare to actually get to on game day.

Posted: **Tue Aug 02, 2022 6:48 am**

The Two Jerseys wrote:
Thermodolia wrote:Don’t forget the time a player smoked weed and got a lifetime ban.

The NFL sends a clear message, sexual assault and harassment is ok but weed and gambling aren’t

The harsher punishments for gambling are at least justifiable, the league's existence depends on maintaining the perception that games aren't rigged.
Rick Perry wrote:I never did like when owners focused on moving to a different stadium. Now I have no clue what condition soldier field is in, but I always thought instead of moving just fix what needs to be fixed the owners for Boston did that with Fenway. Small changes or fixes are a lot better then a complete change.

They just ~~ruined~~ renovated it 20 years ago, but it's still the smallest stadium in the league with no real prospect of increasing capacity.

Plus I understand it's a nightmare to actually get to on game day.

It's the bears we wouldn't see max capacity if the bears played a playoff game at soldier field.

Posted: **Tue Aug 02, 2022 10:51 am**

The NFL has stripped the Dolphins of their 2023 first-round pick, fines Stephen Ross $1.5M for tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton's agent.

Ross was also suspended through Oct. 17, during which time he isn't permitted to be at the Dolphins' facility or represent the team at any team event. He also can't attend any league meeting before the annual meeting in 2023. The Vice Chairman of the Dolphins, Bruce Beal, was fined $500,000 and isn't permitted to attend any league meeting for the rest of the 2022 season. The Dolphins would have had 2 first round picks but now will only have one. They also forfeited a 2024 third round pick too.

The League did not find evidence that the Dolphins intentionally lost games in 2019 under Flores although they did find evidence that the Front Office believe draft position was the priority.

Brady will not face any consequences. Brian Flores, who was fired this year, said he's disappointed that Ross and Dolphins won't face any meaningful consequences.

Posted: **Tue Aug 02, 2022 1:20 pm**

Zurkerx wrote:Deshaun Watson has been served a six game suspension for violating NFL's personal conduct policy. He has been accused by 25 women of sexual assault. The arbitrator claimed there was not enough evidence to justify an indefinite suspension. This "ruling" is less severe than what the Browns were expecting, which was an eight game suspension.

The NFL or Watson can appeal the ruling though the former is more likely to do so given they wanted an indefinite suspension. The players' union has said they will stand by for the ruling and are urging the NFL to do so as well. Meanwhile, Calvin Ridley got a full season suspension for gambling.

How pathetic of a ruling.

The issue here is that Ridley's was OTT, not that Watson's wasn't long enough. The NFL should focus on what happens on the field and that could affect it. There are people tasked with dealing with sexual assault, they're called police, prosecutors, judges and juries rather than some sort of tinpot court set up by the league.

Posted: **Tue Aug 02, 2022 4:15 pm**

And off we go with Denver's shitty luck.

Posted: **Tue Aug 02, 2022 5:17 pm**

Ameriganastan wrote:And off we go with Denver's shitty luck.

Ooof. That just sucks. Hopefully their WR room is deep.

Posted: **Wed Aug 03, 2022 10:19 am**

Ameriganastan wrote:And off we go with Denver's shitty luck.

And it just keeps coming.

Posted: **Wed Aug 03, 2022 12:08 pm**

The Honey Badger has reported to Camp after being excused for a "Perosnal Family Matter".

Posted: **Thu Aug 04, 2022 2:18 pm**

The preseason's now upon us. The hall of Fame game starts at 7:00 central time tonight. Probably time to update the thread title.

Posted: **Thu Aug 04, 2022 2:20 pm**

DUUUUUVALLL

Posted: **Thu Aug 04, 2022 2:25 pm**

Only a couple week until the start of my Repeat as NFL Thread Picks League Champion!

Posted: **Thu Aug 04, 2022 3:20 pm**

Shazbotdom wrote:Only a couple week until the start of my Repeat as NFL Thread Picks League Champion!

I am # 6.

Posted: **Thu Aug 04, 2022 3:21 pm**

Ethel mermania wrote:
Shazbotdom wrote:Only a couple week until the start of my Repeat as NFL Thread Picks League Champion!

I am # 6.

I am Spartacus!

Posted: **Thu Aug 04, 2022 3:23 pm**

Farnhamia wrote:
Ethel mermania wrote:I am # 6.

I am Spartacus!

Is that in top or below crassus?

Posted: **Thu Aug 04, 2022 3:25 pm**

Ethel mermania wrote:
Farnhamia wrote:I am Spartacus!

Is that in top or below Atticus?

Well, I ... what?

So, what foreign countries is the NFL going to grace with Real Football?

Posted: **Thu Aug 04, 2022 3:30 pm**

Farnhamia wrote:
Ethel mermania wrote:Is that in top or below Atticus?

Well, I ... what?

So, what foreign countries is the NFL going to grace with Real Football?

Yeah, I got my Roman's confused

Mexico or Canada are the only ones that make sense

I think the giants go to London this year

Posted: **Fri Aug 05, 2022 5:22 am**

Farnhamia wrote:
Ethel mermania wrote:Is that in top or below Atticus?

Well, I ... what?

So, what foreign countries is the NFL going to grace with Real Football?

There's one in Germany this year.

Posted: **Fri Aug 05, 2022 6:45 am**

Kohr wrote:
Farnhamia wrote:Well, I ... what?

So, what foreign countries is the NFL going to grace with Real Football?

There's one in Germany this year.

Seahawks vs the Buccs. I'll finally be able to watch a game at 7:30 in the morning.

Posted: **Fri Aug 05, 2022 4:00 pm**

Rick Perry wrote:
The Two Jerseys wrote:The harsher punishments for gambling are at least justifiable, the league's existence depends on maintaining the perception that games aren't rigged.

They just ~~ruined~~ renovated it 20 years ago, but it's still the smallest stadium in the league with no real prospect of increasing capacity.

Plus I understand it's a nightmare to actually get to on game day.

It's the bears we wouldn't see max capacity if the bears played a playoff game at soldier field.

Eh, Bears fans aren't Chargers fans, let's be fair.

Posted: **Fri Aug 05, 2022 5:35 pm**

I really think the Giants could improve to .294 win percentage this year

Posted: **Fri Aug 05, 2022 5:42 pm**

Tarsonis wrote:I really think the Giants could improve to .294 win percentage this year

Yes. Perhaps we will all remember they exist for a bit longer this year.

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