Dallas Cowboys 2017 - The Road to Super Bowl LII

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by Jack.Kerr

The league 'under'-reacted to Rice's assault initially, then corrected when public disclosure of the evidence forced its hand. Rice has not played since. The league also 'under'-reacted to Josh Brown's domestic violence and subsequently corrected. Should the league continue to 'under-react' and then 'correct' based on publicity and how high-profile the player is? Or should it continue to work to establish a standard for punishment when players are involved in domestic violence?

How can the NFL under/overreact when they don't have proof of anything? They had it with Rice, clear as day in that video, and they didn't give a shit until it threatened to affect their bottom line... They also found an email from Josh Brown admitting domestic abuse... They don't have one shred of credible evidence with Zeke, but they're going to punish him anyway because even the PERCEPTION of possible domestic violence affects their bottom line after the Ray Rice fiasco. This isn't about "doing the right thing," it's about protecting the brand. If they actually thought Zeke was guilty of domestic violence, then why isn't he getting banned for life like Rice?


"You're a black male athlete. I'm a white girl. They are not going to believe you."

She's right... The court of law wouldn't convict, but the court of public opinion and Goodell's kangaroo court adhere to no such standards.

Originally Posted by Jack.Kerr

In any case, it is impossible for me to look at Zeke Elliott and think of him as a 'victim' of anything