AB not to be put on nfl exempt list

[csmopar]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001054194/article/ab-wont-be-put-on-commissioners-exempt-list

 

kind of surprised, kind of not

[chad72]

At least Patriots fans cannot say “the world is still out to get us”, but knowing them, they’ll still annoy us with that.  

[aaron11]

that would set a precedent of getting players suspended or put on the exempt list when there isnt really any evidence here, just accusations.

 

 

[chad72]

19 hours ago, aaron11 said:

that would set a precedent of getting players suspended or put on the exempt list when there isnt really any evidence here, just accusations.

 

 

 

Like when Big Ben was suspended while charges were dropped? NFL and Goodell have been inconsistent at best.

 

AB has Tyreek Hill to thank for a frame of reference lately. 

[ColtsBlueFL]

On 9/13/2019 at 9:37 PM, aaron11 said:

that would set a precedent of getting players suspended or put on the exempt list when there isnt really any evidence here, just accusations.

 

If there were no charges brought (and just a civil lawsuit), the NFL has no precedent nor base grounds to use the exempt list until they complete their own investigation. For now, they have not acted.

 

18 hours ago, chad72 said:

 

Like when Big Ben was suspended while charges were dropped? NFL and Goodell have been inconsistent at best.

 

There were two incidents w/Ben.  The one in Vegas  (2009) where there was only a civil suit brought, no charges.  The NFL did not act.

 

The second time (2010), it was reported to police, and the victim administered a sexual assault kit/exam at a hospital., and she had witnesses.  The victim later wrote to the prosecutors to not go forward with the case, feeling it would be too intrusive for her to be in the national spotlight during a trial. The DA stopped pursuit of the criminal charges and they were dropped. Yet Ben was still suspended 6 games for violation of the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy. It was later reduced to 4 games on appeal.  It was more than just a civil suit in this case.

 

NFL seems (and can be) inconsistent, but not so much in this case, to me.

 

 

[Tsarquise]

Good, cant wait to see him play with Bellichick and Brady. 

[Reality Check]

On 9/14/2019 at 5:19 PM, chad72 said:

 

Like when Big Ben was suspended while charges were dropped? NFL and Goodell have been inconsistent at best.

 

AB has Tyreek Hill to thank for a frame of reference lately. 

Ben's circumstances were different and Ben was SUSPENDED ... NOT put on the "Exempt List" (aka "paid leave").

 

As others have implied, to put AB on the exempt list is really a dangerous precedent because it would open the door for anyone to make a baseless accusation/civil suit with the intention of removing that player from a big game(s).

[hoosierhawk]

AB not to be put on nfl exempt list

 

Yet!!