Handswarmer 645 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Ray Rice got 2 games the whole world screams "lenient' Goodell then changes the League policy to automatic 6 games for 1st offense Video comes out, Goodell suspends Rice "indefinitely" What gives? Why cant the League be more consistent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjon3 17 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Maybe its that the NFL was trying to downplay that one of its stars was using his fiancé as a punching bag, trying to keep the incident as an "internal" NFL problem. It just got to big to fast. For better or worse Twitter, Facebook and all the other social media sites can really influence decisions made by the big wigs. The NFL is in full damage control mode. They are trying to protect their image and $$ flow etc. These are of course just uneducated guesses by myself. Maybe one of you smart guys can better explain what I am trying to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcchief4lif 910 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Apparently neither the Ravens or the NFL fully vetted the issue. Or they did, and thought they could just carry on with no issue. Video surfaces and both had to take a HARD stance. Ravens by contract termination and NFL by 1 year indefinitely. I find it hard to believe neither couldn't have seen the video, or pushed the issue on trying to get access to it. But as the days pass we may see more of the truth on that. Either way it aint looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handswarmer 645 Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 My point is that under the new DV policy, 1st timers get 6 games, 2nd time lifetime ban? Why did Rice get "indefinite"? You get "indefinite" only if a video surfaces? What does the 49er get who hit a pregnant woman? Where is the consistency? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongo 92 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 The NFL has acted hypocritically over this incident from its onset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcchief4lif 910 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 My point is that under the new DV policy, 1st timers get 6 games, 2nd time lifetime ban? Why did Rice get "indefinite"? You get "indefinite" only if a video surfaces? What does the 49er get who hit a pregnant woman? Where is the consistency? Goodell appears to be a snake but is more likely a puppet. To answer your question. There is ZERO consistency when it comes to covering your ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAUI 4,758 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Its all reactive.., I'm willing to let the dust settle before I look for sanity.., As it is now, every media outlet has it and people are screaming like banshees for heads to roll.., Stupid reactive American "journalism". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kccrow 529 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I don't understand it either Hands. The NFL set a policy, and it should be adhered to. It don't think the NFL should also set a "degree" of severity. If it is domestic violence, first offense, then the suspension should be 6 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handswarmer 645 Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Where is the NFLPA on this? A guy who was booted from 2 teams for Domestic Violence just signed with AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAUI 4,758 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 The one bright spot in all of this is that it took my mind off how un believably shitty the Chiefs were this week.., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefsfan1963 1,101 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Personally I don't believe it is the NFLs responsibility to punish Rice, his employer should have done there job and shit canned him or suspended him themselves. SF should have taken action against McDonald as well. If a team does not act accordingly then the NFL should have stepped in and punished both the player and the organization. Out curiosity has anyone noticed that both of these two instances happened under the Hairballs watch? No I am not saying they endorse these type of actions or condone them. Maybe they just don't care what goes on off the field and don't feel they are responsible for their players actions. To me the player's are responsible for their own actions, then the coaches, followed by the owners and then the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handswarmer 645 Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 #1- the CBA prevents discipline before adjudication of their cases #2- coincidence; there are 21 out of 32 teams with a player who was or is facing a Domestic violence charge in 2+13/14 #3- your last paragraph contradicts itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongo 92 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Personally I don't believe it is the NFLs responsibility to punish Rice, his employer should have done there job and shit canned him or suspended him themselves. SF should have taken action against McDonald as well. If a team does not act accordingly then the NFL should have stepped in and punished both the player and the organization. Out curiosity has anyone noticed that both of these two instances happened under the Hairballs watch? No I am not saying they endorse these type of actions or condone them. Maybe they just don't care what goes on off the field and don't feel they are responsible for their players actions. To me the player's are responsible for their own actions, then the coaches, followed by the owners and then the league. So if you and your wife have an incident, you should be fired from your job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefsfan1963 1,101 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I probably would be since I hold a security clearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefsfan1963 1,101 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 #1- the CBA prevents discipline before adjudication of their cases However, the domestic violence rule says that the league can take action upon being charged. Doesn't say convicted or tried but charged. So yes they could take action. #2- coincidence; there are 21 out of 32 teams with a player who was or is facing a Domestic violence charge in 2+13/14 Not sure your point here, what the hell is 2+13/14? #3- your last paragraph contradicts itself. No it doesn't, I do believe that a player is responsible for their action but in many of these cases they player obviously cant police themselves so the coaches need to step in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handswarmer 645 Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 #1- thats under the "new" DV policy- Rice was judged under the "OLD" DV policy #2- you insinuate that only the Harbaugh's as coaches have players with DV charges- 14 players arrested in the last two years, 21 teams with players arrested or facing allegations of DV out 32 in the years 2013-2014 #3- You argue that the coaches have a responsibility to prevent this then turn arpund and say the players should be held responsible. Contradiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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