Around the League: Week 2

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

surprised Florio hasnt written an article on PFT blaming the Skins name on the rise of domestic violence and child abuse issues.

Tell ya, kinda funny how that issue goes away when games start being played and real crimes start occuring.

I'm sure no one will say this, but these issues with Rice and Peterson, and the way the Ravens and Vikings have mishandled their situation, make the Redskins name controversy so insignificant IMO.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I'm sure no one will say this, but these issues with Rice and Peterson, and the way the Ravens and Vikings have mishandled their situation, make the Redskins name controversy so insignificant IMO.

I was thinking the same thing until I saw this. Just when everybody seems to forget, someone's gotta remind them. I also liked how he pretty much laid out the plan that probably has the best chance of getting the name changed.

[Dirtbag59]

Press conference for new domestic violence allegations towards Brandon Marshall is about as exciting as watching paint dry. I'll wait for the cliff notes. Though why the hell is the guy on the right wearing sun glasses? Unless he has what Richard Belzer where his eyes are extremely sensitive to light there's no good reason to wear shades in doors never mind at a major press conference.

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Yeah and Budweiser sticking their nose into things is a joke.

Originally Posted by Defensewins

While she has a law degree, I do not think she is a trial lawyer. She is more of a spokesperson for victims. She loves to be in front of the camera.

Thats kind of what I was afraid of. We don't need people to sensationalize it anymore than necessary. You already have Ray Rice apologist trying to accuse every woman that comes forward as gold diggers and a con artist so if possible I'd like the issue to avoid as many credibility problems as possible.

[CRedskinsRule]

That was my first thought when Radisson pulled their money. If the people who want our name changed really want that to happen they need to bring it home to Fedex and Bon Secours among others. I actually think both those corporations would be sensitive to that type action. It would be interesting to see if they try that

[tshile]

47 players have been convicted of assault charges against women since Goodell came into power.

None have them prior to Rice resulted in more than a 1 game suspension.

Yeah.

[Hijinx]

Originally Posted by tshile

47 players have been convicted of assault charges against women since Goodell came into power.

None have them prior to Rice resulted in more than a 1 game suspension.

Yeah.

Was there tape? I have been saying this is the only difference. The first tape was the only reason Rice got 2 games.

And the pictures are the only reason Peterson is on the "exempt list", whatever the heck that is.

[tshile]

Originally Posted by Hijinx

Was there tape? I have been saying this is the only difference. The first tape was the only reason Rice got 2 games.

And the pictures are the only reason Peterson is on the "exempt list", whatever the heck that is.

That's my whole point...

people needed a tape to think it's wrong for the NFL to allow players that beat women in their league making millions.

You need a tape to understand what it means for a man to knock a woman out to get angry about it? (general "You", not you specifically )

Pathetic.

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by Hijinx

Was there tape? I have been saying this is the only difference. The first tape was the only reason Rice got 2 games.

And the pictures are the only reason Peterson is on the "exempt list", whatever the heck that is.

pacman jones punched a woman in her face last year on video and all he got were a bunch of guys commenting on the internet how he was just defending himself bc she initiated contact by putting a pint glass to his face ....... after he got into a verbal argument with a group of ladies who didnt know who he was and didnt want to talk to him .. after one of his buddies tries to pull him away and tell him to leave .. he decides to walk back to where the girls were and lean over the rail to continue to exchange pleasantries.

Adam 'Pacman' Jones -- Not Guilty of Punching Woman at Nightclub | TMZ.com

giantone - i think any NFL punishment should wait until the court proceedings are concluded but i do think the NFL should reserve the ability to discipline a player immediately if substantial evidence of guilt is available from the beginning with the option to reduce, modify or increase punishment if and when the criminal proceeding is concluded or new evidence becomes known (exculpatory or inculpatory)

[Hijinx]

Is Goodell in the Witness Protection Program? That man has been hiding under his desk since that horrible interview.

[Dirtbag59]

NFL team owners and Roger Goodell failing to be leaders in tough times | The MMQB with Peter King

Hubris and Hogwash
Mark Cuban was scoffed and sneered at for warning the NFL about the perils of arrogance. His words now look prophetic as the mighty league has been made vulnerable by player misdeeds and the failures of leadership

[tshile]

The NBA isn't much better....

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by tshile

The NBA isn't much better....

Actually I think your wrong

[tshile]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Actually I think your wrong

Crime | NBA Crime Library

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by tshile

Crime | NBA Crime Library

Assault and/or Battery | NBA Crime Library

Wow, Congress is going to have a field day with this. I'd never thought I'd say this but thank you Ray Rice for being you. If it hadn't been for your knockout punch and the subsequent botched handling of the affair by the league office guys like Greg Hardy and Adrian Peterson as well as another 11 guys would have been well into the clear by now. After all its no secret that the NFL has been sweeping cases like this under the rug for years.

I don't think I've ever seen so much good come out of something so evil. I mean we think about how the world is unfair and how the worst people get away with committing awful deeds. Maybe I'm being overly optimistic but it looks like thats about to change for the better..

[tshile]

Also, can't help but laugh at Anheuser Busch's moral high horse.

Do they realize most people consider their product that they make to be among the most damaging out there for society?