Thread for NFL players in trouble with the law

[Stu]

Quote: Originally Posted by Yeah...THAT Guy

I actually think Goodell is handling himself pretty well in this press conference all things considered. There's no way that he can "win" this press conference with how angry people are, but he's doing a pretty good job of explaining why the original punishment was only two games, highlighting that they're now working with some women's organizations (which is a big deal considering that one women's organization was calling for him to resign), and highlighting some of the plans that the NFL has in store for dealing with all of this.

He still has no answer to the questions about his credibility. He completely dodged the Rachel Nichols question re: Sean Payton and accountability. I don't see how he can be involved in any supplemental discipline going forward. How can he be trusted to fairly judge others when he himself is not being held accountable.

[rangerrick012]

Quote: Originally Posted by ASB37

LOL Goodell is so full of ****. This press conference is a joke from the league's side but at least the press aren't letting him off the hook with softball questions.

Really? No one asked about the blatant lying about the rice tape from the league office. This whole thing seem like a dog and pony show. No one in the press gonna ask anything tough and risk losing access.

[ASB37]

Quote: Originally Posted by rangerrick012

Really? No one asked about the blatant lying about the rice tape from the league office. This whole thing seem like a dog and pony show. No one in the press gonna ask anything tough and risk losing access.

Idk, I mean they asked him point blank how he is escaping any accountability on this and he just dodged it. They are in a tough spot, they have to maintain a decent relationship with Goodell and the league for the future but they also want to be tough at the same time. I've seen a lot softer questions tossed around in interviews.

Edit: LOL Benji from the Howard Stern show just crashed the press conference.

[SoxFan01605]

wow...dude just tried to hijack the press conference with Ray Rice related skit (screaming "OW NO! DON'T TAKE ME TO THE ELEVATOR!")

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

Ummm...what the hell just happened? lol

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All that was missing was a "don't taze me bro."

****in' Benji.

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

Quote: Originally Posted by ASB37

I personally disagree he is handling it well, but I agree he is in a no-win situation. This is what he had to do though, face the music. Just wish he would be held accountable for his mistakes. He said he gets to keep his job because he admitted he made a mistake, so if any of these players admit they made a mistake, they should be let back in the league right?

1. They are let back into the league after they've served their respective punishments as long as teams are interested in signing them. Ex: Michael Vick

2. He didn't say he gets to keep his job because he admitted he made a mistake. He said that he is not worrying about whether or not he can keep his job, but that he believes that he should keep his job because he's acknowledged that they've made mistakes and then listed what they're doing about it. It's not really up to him whether or not he keeps his job anyways. It's up to the NFL owners. If they are content with the way that he is responding to the initial mistake, then that is good enough for him to keep his job.

[rangerrick012]

Quote: Originally Posted by wwharton

I don't think this year is any worse either. The few stories we have are remaining headlines longer so it may seem worse.

Dude what? You have a guy who is one of the faces of the league accused of beating kids, and another guy who was arguably the face of his team caught on tape hitting his wife.

The incidents themselves may not be more frequent but the names involved combined w more arrests seemingly coming every week is why this had been a perfect **** storm for the NFL, and Goodell hasn't helped matters either.