Pacman suspended for entire 2007 season!

[JDALY27]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

What does a conviction have to do with anything? He makes the league look bad by getting in all this trouble. To rely on our justice system to create the proper scenario where he can be suspended is naive. He has behaved very badly and should be punished for it whether he gets off legally or not.

A good example: He had marijuana possession charges dropped because his mom magically claimed it was all hers. Even though the stuff was in his bedroom in his house. So because he didn't get convicted for this he shouldn't be punished by the league?

The legal system in this country is far too faulty and often far too permissive to use it as anything more than part of the equation.

It sets a dangerous standard of suspension. What is obviously bad PR for the league can change depending on how the NFL interprets those actions. No legal conviction is required so its based on the NFL's opinion. Don't think that Paul Tagli would have handed out such harsh punishments.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by JDALY27

It sets a dangerous standard of suspension. What is obviously bad PR for the league can change depending on how the NFL interprets those actions. No legal conviction is required so its based on the NFL's opinion. Don't think that Paul Tagli would have handed out such harsh punishments.

The Commish isn't dumb, he's not going to start suspending players left and right and booting guys outta clubs because that would simply hurt the NFL's image even more and its bottom line. I wouldn't be too fearful that things will get out of control.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

The Commish isn't dumb, he's not going to start suspending players left and right and booting guys outta clubs because that would simply hurt the NFL's image even more and its bottom line. I wouldn't be too fearful that things will get out of control.

Good point.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by JDALY27

It sets a dangerous standard of suspension. What is obviously bad PR for the league can change depending on how the NFL interprets those actions. No legal conviction is required so its based on the NFL's opinion. Don't think that Paul Tagli would have handed out such harsh punishments.

The NFL's opinion is the only thing that should matter. It is their league and these are their employees. I maintain that using thr US justice system as anything other part of the equation is much too lenient. Guys like Henry and Pacman are bad for the league, the other players, the teams and the union. But by your standard no one should do anything about Pacman since he hasn't been convicted. That is silly.

[JDALY27]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

The NFL's opinion is the only thing that should matter. It is their league and these are their employees. I maintain that using thr US justice system as anything other part of the equation is much too lenient. Guys like Henry and Pacman are bad for the league, the other players, the teams and the union. But by your standard no one should do anything about Pacman since he hasn't been convicted. That is silly.

It is "their" league, whatever that really means. The NFL is nothing without the players and fans who love to watch the most exiting sport in the world. Who would really watch a league with subpar performers but stand up citizens in the community? Granted in a perfect world the NFL gets both. Just seems like all of a sudden a new commissioner is trying to make a name for himself when nobody gives a shit about him. I'd rather see Pacman on sportscenter running for a 90 yard touchdown.....that's just me though. I understand everyone else's opinion and can't argue for a guy like Pacman too hard. Just hate the Uncle Sam approach of the NFL lately.

[SkinEmAll]

Originally Posted by JDALY27

It is "their" league, whatever that really means. The NFL is nothing without the players and fans who love to watch the most exiting sport in the world. Who would really watch a league with subpar performers but stand up citizens in the community? Granted in a perfect world the NFL gets both. Just seems like all of a sudden a new commissioner is trying to make a name for himself when nobody gives a shit about him. I'd rather see Pacman on sportscenter running for a 90 yard touchdown.....that's just me though. I understand everyone else's opinion and can't argue for a guy like Pacman too hard. Just hate the Uncle Sam approach of the NFL lately.

With all this ungrateful piece of trash has done off the football field, your saying left up to you he would still be making the highlight reel regardless of his actions......?!
Im really glad you have nothing to do with the nfl. And a 'uncle sam approach'?. again Im dumbfounded. what does that mean, really?

[JDALY27]

Originally Posted by SkinEmAll

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With all this ungrateful piece of trash has done off the football field, your saying left up to you he would still be making the highlight reel regardless of his actions......?!
Im really glad you have nothing to do with the nfl. And a 'uncle sam approach'?. again Im dumbfounded. what does that mean, really?

Yes. I would leave him on the field. If he commited a crime and was convicted then the legal system may keep him off the field. What if you were charged with a crime and before you were convicted your employer fired you? Fair?

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Originally Posted by JDALY27

Yes. I would leave him on the field. If he commited a crime and was convicted then the legal system may keep him off the field. What if you were charged with a crime and before you were convicted your employer fired you? Fair?

Fair or not that does happen to people in the real world all the time.

[JDALY27]

Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

Fair or not that does happen to people in the real world all the time.

Oh really? How would your employer know if you were involved with the police in some type of incident? Would ESPN, CNN, MSNBC, or The NFL Network let them know?