NFL Punishments

[ResLife Hero]

Even the kickers are getting in on the fun. This could be good news for Gordon though since he was facing a similar suspension for the banned substance policy.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Turns out Broncos K Matt Prater was facing a year-long suspension that his attorney, Harvey Steinberg, got reduced to four games.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/503582178681569280">August 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Report: Broncos K Matt Prater to be suspended first four games of 2014 - CBSSports.com

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash">#Browns</a> WR Josh Gordon’s one-year suspension for violations of <a href="https://twitter.com/nfl">@NFL</a>’s substance abuse policy was upheld on appeal, source tells me.</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/statuses/504668949217177600">August 27, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Really thought they would reduce it.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Browns WR Josh Gordon statement via the NFLPA: “I’d like to apologize to my teammates, coaches, ... <a href="http://t.co/zZASfpGSXy">http://t.co/zZASfpGSXy</a></p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/statuses/504669237496254465">August 27, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[zelezo vlk]

Man I really thought that they'd reduce the suspension.

 

[#1rish]

It was either the whole year or no suspension at all. Odds were pretty much stacked against him. Should have tried to work out some sort of settlement with the league.

 

[wizards8507]

I know this won't be popular, but what does misbehavior in your personal life have to do with the NFL? I'm furious that Ray Rice won't be serving any prison time, but I feel like the place to settle a domestic violence issue is the courtroom, not the workplace.

 

[nlroma1o]

*scratches head*

The entire season?

Really?

Wha..? why?? Just whaa?

But Rice....?

I just don't.....

Fuk it

 

[ResLife Hero]

Wonder how they'll handle Josh Brent now. If he gets less than a season, then nothing makes sense.

 

[zelezo vlk]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I bet one of the SEC schools could find a way to get Josh Gordon some eligibility</p>— Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/RossTuckerNFL/statuses/505000432499183616">August 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>NFL sent a letter to all owners today announcing new standards for domestic violence. First offense: 6 games; Second offense: Lifetime ban.</p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/statuses/505061052904910848">August 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Union was informed about the NFL's new domestic violence policy. It's under personal conduct, so the commissioner could act unilaterally.</p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/statuses/505071642251628544">August 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[dshans]

Encouraging.

 

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

Wonder how they'll handle Josh Brent now. If he gets less than a season, then nothing makes sense.

I think you mean Gordon. This scared me.

 

[ResLife Hero]

I think you mean Gordon. This scared me.

Nope, Josh Brent. Convicted of intoxication manslaughter which involved killing his teammate. He just got out of jail and is seeking reinstatement, but he retired to avoid a suspension before he went to jail. If killing a teammate gets a lighter punishment than Gordon got, then everything is screwed.

Josh Brent likely to be handed suspension - ESPN Dallas

 

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

Oh well that was my mistake. I was thinking Justin Brent. Brent should never be allowed back in the league.

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Vikings WR Jerome Simpson is being suspended 3 games, per a league source.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/505376779184648192">August 29, 2014</a></blockquote>
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His appeal was denied.

Vikings wide receiver Jerome Simpson is appealing a three-game NFL suspension for his November drunken-driving arrest

Vikings: Jerome Simpson to appeal three-game NFL suspension - TwinCities.com

 

[ResLife Hero]

UPDATE | Colts owner Irsay pleads guilty to OWI charge; gets probation, suspended license | Fox 59

A lot of the talk on ESPN and sports radio has called for a 1 year suspension.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Per <a href="https://twitter.com/markalesia">@markalesia</a> in court: Guilty plea for <a href="https://twitter.com/JimIrsay">@JimIrsay</a>: Tox showed oxycodone, hydrocodone. 1-year probation will be tested for drugs during it</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/statuses/506828408526221312">September 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Colts owner Jim Irsay suspended 6 games, fined $500K per source</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/statuses/506871556912336896">September 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Per terms of suspension, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash">#Colts</a> owner Jim Irsay can’t be at club facility, attend practice or league functions or be active on social media</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/statuses/506872070668427264">September 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>In a release out now, Goodell notes on Irsay no draft picks were forfeited “because the conduct did not have competitive consequences.”</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/statuses/506872604313923584">September 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[wizards8507]

Wes Welker of Denver Broncos denies use of Molly led to positive test - ESPN

The Molly Diaries: Wes Welker’s Day at the Races «

 

[Ndaccountant]

Wes Welker of Denver Broncos denies use of Molly led to positive test - ESPN

The Molly Diaries: Wes Welker’s Day at the Races «

Let's look in Nathan Starks' ledger......

 

[ResLife Hero]

Reports: NFL, NFLPA close on new drug-testing program - CBSSports.com

Not sure if it opens a door for Gordon since his failed test was from 2013, but this could be a significant change.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Per source, under proposed policy, 29 players suspended for stimulants since 2011 would've been entered into program w/o suspension instead.</p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/507881752954556416">September 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

If you haven't seen the most recent video, it's brutal.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Strong words from Broncos DT Terrance Knighton. Will be interesting to see which other players follow suit. <a href="http://t.co/d9XMff3Btc">pic.twitter.com/d9XMff3Btc</a></p>— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rachel__Nichols/status/508998532335165440">September 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[bkess8]

I haven't seen the video and I am still unsure if I want to watch it. From all I have heard about it is that it is worse than you can imagine. The NFL better revisit their decision on the punishment of Ray Rice and consider a far stiffer penalty.

 

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

He is a disgusting human being.

 

[gkIrish]

The video is a non-story to me. What did people think happened that resulted in her being knocked unconscious? I've assumed this is what happened the entire time.

 

[BobD]

http://www.irishenvy.com/forums/leprechaun-lounge/205438-would-you-boycott-nfl.html

 

[Kaneyoufeelit]

The video is a non-story to me. What did people think happened that resulted in her being knocked unconscious? I've assumed this is what happened the entire time.

This is pretty much where I am. I mean, we knew he knocked her out, so it must have been a vicious punch. The way people reacted on Twitter I expected to him sucker-punch her with an uppercut. This is almost exactly what I expected happened, that is, a really shitty thing.

 

[Kaneyoufeelit]

What is a story, to me, is that the NFL is saying they never saw the tape when multiple reporters had it on good authority that they did. I will be watching that unfold.

 

[ResLife Hero]

What is a story, to me, is that the NFL is saying they never saw the tape when multiple reporters had it on good authority that they did. I will be watching that unfold.

Yeah, I heard at least a few talking heads say that part of the reason the punishment was so light is that no one knew exactly what happened in the elevator. Weak excuse and might have been inaccurate, but that, to me, is why this is news.

 

[goldandblue]

I haven't seen the video and I am still unsure if I want to watch it. From all I have heard about it is that it is worse than you can imagine. The NFL better revisit their decision on the punishment of Ray Rice and consider a far stiffer penalty.

Video of Ray Rice

 

[tussin]

That's disgusting. Ray Rice should be ashamed, as should Roger Goodell. Goodell is a complete assclown.

To the lawyers here: what is the legal line between self-defense and domestic abuse? She was slapping him and appeared to be moving forward to attack him at the end. Did he have the legal right to "defend" himself?

 

[ProdiGOL5ON]

Didn't Ray Rice start the whole thing by spitting on the woman? Thus, isn't she the victim who would be claiming sel-defense and acting in self-defense? Isn't spitting on someone considered assault?

IMO she was defending herself and he was provoking, making the whole situation even more disgusting. Rice should be further punished.