06-18-2022, 03:01 PM
(06-17-2022, 10:14 PM)Stewy Wrote: This has been discussed in detail in several "Watson" threads. See this thread in Smack Talk for the most recent discussion. I'm copying my post from there because I'm tired of repeating myself. lol
http://thebengalsboard.com/Thread-Dawgs-eating-Dawgs?pid=1218825#pid1218825
In regard to the Commish not wanting to use the Exempt List on Watson, the last time he said that was over a year ago. Recently one of his aides was asked about it, and said "Nothing is currently off the table." THAT is VERY teling because you'd think a Goodell aide would simply say "The Commish has not changed his stance on that subject" or something to that effect.
So some things to consider about why he hasn't been suspended yet. Until he's going to step on the field, there is no reason to suspend him. The longer they wait the worse it is going to be in the end, mark my words. As long as they suspend him before he steps on the field for his first pre-season game, it does not look bad on the NFL. Also, the cases are still pending AND two more are being filed to bring it up to 26.
Of note: One of the recent ladies that filed has said she doesn't want money, will donate anything she gets or reject it, she only field because she wants Watson to tell the truth. She was appalled by his attitude, and lies after seeing the HBO Special, and then joined the suit.
In my mind this isn't just about punishing DW, it's also about punishing the Browns for breaking every unwritten rule of the game. The Browns gave a 100% guaranteed contract with TWICE as much guaranteed money as the next largest contract in NFL history. The owners have to react to precedents in their future negotiations and the Browns just F'd over the rest of the owners. I predict the owners make the consequences of that contract so toxic, that it will never be considered in future contract negotiations.
I believe the Commish will use the ongoing investigation to put DW on the Exempt List for the entire 2022 season. This will have three effects: #1 - It will show that the NFL is doing something, while in the meantime continuing to investigate; #2 - It will get DW off the field; #3 - It will cancel out the Browns/DW's attempt to go around the punishment system, by having him sit at home and collect his 1 million dollar salary in 2022.
I believe DW will be given a MINIMUM 2 year suspension for 2023 and 2024. This will have FOUR major effects. #1 - Lengthy punishment comparable to what Trevor Bauer (MLB) received for far less severe and fewer incidents, thus shows that the NFL is serious about this kind of behavior and 1a tells the players that this kind of shyt won't be tolerated; #2 - DW will lose real money while suspended on the order of ~115 Mil USD, thus receiving double punishment for his actions and for trying to work around league justice; #3 - It will send a clear message to teams, players and agents not to design contract to circumvent the NFL's punishment rules; #4 - Behind closed doors the Browns will get the message that this was unacceptable and they better never do anything like this again.
Ah I looked for one but that title didn't tell me much.
Calvin ridley was just put on indefinite suspension last season for betting.
I get that he doesn't want to use the exempt list. Not talking about that.
Suspend him now indefinitely. He won't look bad as that is the purpose of an indefinite suspension. You pick the correct time when you know what to give him. But we all know he's going to get at least 6 games so why not start it? No There may not be games playing but he can still practice and take the field that way. And the longer this goes on with no punishment the more women etc perceive it as the NFL not caring etc.
Why not use the indefinite suspension is my question? Isn't this the definition of why you would use it?
