OK, so maybe I’m biased. But I think the 10-game suspension for Greg Hardy is too long, especially considering he sat out 15 games last season. (FYI–the NFL doesn’t consider being on the exempt list to be a punishment.)
If I were Roger Goodell (or whoever his lackey is that handles these things), I’d simply tell him, “You sat out fifteen games last year, but you earned full salary. I won’t make you miss any more playing time, but you’ll lose half your salary, or eight game checks. You can either get 50% of your money for all sixteen games, or you can forfeit 100% for the first eight games. But at least you get to play.”
You’re assuming that for NFL players: Playing > getting paid. I’m pretty sure if you gave an NFL player the choice between playing for 1/2 the money or sitting out for all the money, he’ll take the money 99.9999999375% of the time.
Dan le Bastard says that there’s no way the league lets Brady sit out vs. Americas Team. They’ll let him back on “clemency” before they make him sit out that game.
^ The argument against that Greenie is that if he sits the first 4, his first game will be prime time against the Colts. Can you imagine the hype for that game?
^Clickbait. Calling her a coach is a little misleading. Her official role is “assistant coaching intern for training camp and the preseason to work with inside linebackers.”
I’m sure the interns that work with our portfolio managers would love to know they’re actually considered portfolio managers.
Not saying you’re wrong, but interns also have a decent chance at a full-time offer. Notwithstanding her title, from what I understand, this is the first time a female has been in this position in the NFL.
Sidenote: it’s pretty sad that after reading that article my first thought was how AF members would react to it.
^I’m not saying it’s not cool for her and it’s some nice PR for the NFL. But, the headlines have been misleading and media outlets are blowing this out of proportion. The Cards already stated, clearly, that this was a temporary position (as most interns are) so it’s not like she got hired on as even the assistant LB coach. She’s basically getting that guy coffee.