Taylor Issue Over!!!

[Darrell_Green_28]

Don't be so quick to say that. I myself don't see how they can cuz he has not been convicted of a crime nor has he admitted to one. But as it was stated on yahoo,
"The NFL could still impose a fine or suspend Taylor for one or more games, Sharpstein said, but league officials did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment. The Redskins also declined comment but have publicly supported Taylor in the past."

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_yl...v=ap&type=lgns

[scowan]

Originally Posted by Darrell_Green_28

Don't be so quick to say that. I myself don't see how they can cuz he has not been convicted of a crime nor has he admitted to one. But as it was stated on yahoo,
"The NFL could still impose a fine or suspend Taylor for one or more games, Sharpstein said, but league officials did not immediately return a telephone call seeking comment. The Redskins also declined comment but have publicly supported Taylor in the past."

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_yl...v=ap&type=lgns

I guess the NFL "could" do a lot of things to Sean, but I just don't think there is any precedent for them to do that. Most of the other times that guys get fined and suspended, it is for things that they have messed up with the league. This is a case outside of the league that has basically been dropped. If you are the league what do you say when you impose a penalty on Sean? "Well he was almost guilty, so we are suspending him for 2 games." I mean there is some punshment already with the whole $1000 having to be given to the schools that were mentioned. Kind of like community service.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by scowan

If you are the league what do you say when you impose a penalty on Sean? "Well he was almost guilty, so we are suspending him for 2 games." I mean there is some punshment already with the whole $1000 having to be given to the schools that were mentioned. Kind of like community service.

Exactly. Where in the rules does it say that the NFL will impose a fine and/or suspend a player for a certain number of games for being accused of a crime, even after charges are dropped?

[TheInspector]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Exactly. Where in the rules does it say that the NFL will impose a fine and/or suspend a player for a certain number of games for being accused of a crime, even after charges are dropped?

Unfortunately, the charges were not dropped. The trial will proceed as usual, however the two sides have agreed not to argue in court. After the trial, Sean will not be found guilty, but he will also NOT be acquited. So basically, the NFL can decide to do whatever they want--fine, suspend, or nothing.

I'll bet they suspend him for at least 1 game.