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NFL - Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott Suspended 6 Games
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Unbelievable that he got 6 games for something that didn't happen. The chick wanted to get some of his NFL money and made up some shit to set herself up for a settlement. Even her friends were like "nah this bitch crazy". Text messages saying she's going to ruin his career if he didn't stay with her.
And the NFL suspended him for that but others get away with straight beating their girl? C'mon son
And the NFL suspended him for that but others get away with straight beating their girl? C'mon son
therealist
Member
Cowboys gonna bring in Kaepernick to be a running back
Those charges were dropped before he even got drafted. It took all of about a week to figure out it was bullshit. Jerry had nothing to do with it
Yeah I think people should step back, and recall all of the issues that have been swept under the rug for NFL stars in the past. Beyond this particular problem, the dude already has several other incidents under his belt from just one year in the league.
JustAnotherMike
Member
As a Cowboys fan I will look forward to how the rest of the nfc east will squander this opportunity even if the suspension is reduced.
elrechazado
Banned
Another inconsistent and arbitrary decision by the NFL. Hope the union wrecks this one.
Nemesis121
Member
I expect him to be playing week 1..
Shalashaska
Member
The NFLPA is a joke, yes they'll appeal it but the whole process shouldn't have been 100% in Goodell's hands in the first place.
The even more ridiculous point is that this will be negotiated and changed in the next agreement, with the league holding this a big chip they can use to get the players to give up even more when this shouldn't have even been there in the first place.
While the NHL always been locked out each time there is a new agreement is a fucking joke, at least their PA generally takes care of its players.
The NFL has the most money to go around but the players get shafted in so many areas.
Bitanator
Member
The union will not do shit, they are the most incompetent union in sports, they will sit around with their thumbs in their asshole.
The Jackdog
Member
As with Tom Brady, im curious how many people here railing against the NFL are cowboys fans
elrechazado
Banned
Uhh, the same union that has fought and won multiple appeals on these issues?
Brady got off easy, like Josh Brown.
There's no way that anyone will discuss this within the confines of reality because "Dallas Cowboys" and "Jerruh's boy."
I thought the set-up of the DV accusations has been a matter of public record for... What, a year now?
If I'm missing something that the NFL sees, ok. This just seems like they're arbitrarily popping a big name because his name appeared in the same sentence as "domestic violence."
EDIT: NFL statement says they saw significant evidence. I hope they're turning that over to law enforcement?
I thought the set-up of the DV accusations has been a matter of public record for... What, a year now?
If I'm missing something that the NFL sees, ok. This just seems like they're arbitrarily popping a big name because his name appeared in the same sentence as "domestic violence."
EDIT: NFL statement says they saw significant evidence. I hope they're turning that over to law enforcement?
Dreams-Visions
Member
No way this sticks.
WordsintheWater
Member
What several incidents? The only one that was fucked up was him pulling that girls shirt down and I'm in no way condoning what he did, that was disgusting, but as far as him walking into a shop that sells weed and partying at clubs, who the fuck cares.
Sho_Nuff82
Member
Completely dismissed legally but a harsh work-related punishment anyway? Sounds like the NCAA.
WordsintheWater
Member
There's no consistency with the NFL, how did Josh Brown get 1 measly game?
Espn just read 3 days of abuse in Columbus.
Junior Asparagus
Member
As with Tom Brady, I think this is ridiculous. I haven't been following this too closely, but it seems like there is no evidence of actual wrongdoing, and I thought the same about Brady.
Matrix XII
Member
Kind of wishing I didn't get an Elliott jersey last year now.
Didn't believe the 6 games when it was floated yesterday, wow. The handling of dscipline in the NFL seems absurd in general, and I don't understand why the investigation took over a year.... but Zeke was pretty much asking for something to come down as he continued making news in the wrong way this off-season. Still, six games based on the information I've read is out there. Sounds like more might be coming out now though.
So he performed the role he was asked to at a very high level (22:4 TD:Int, 8 yards per attempt), but because he wasn't the focal point of the offense in his rookie season that's now his career cap? His last game was 300 yards, 3 TDs in the playoffs! He's definitely still got some things to prove when he doesn't have as much around him offensively, but come on. The expectations of rookie QBs have been rising in recent years, but pretty sure they're not at 4500+ yards, 30+TDs yet.
So he performed the role he was asked to at a very high level (22:4 TD:Int, 8 yards per attempt), but because he wasn't the focal point of the offense in his rookie season that's now his career cap? His last game was 300 yards, 3 TDs in the playoffs! He's definitely still got some things to prove when he doesn't have as much around him offensively, but come on. The expectations of rookie QBs have been rising in recent years, but pretty sure they're not at 4500+ yards, 30+TDs yet.
BlueTsunami
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The Jackdog
Member
also keep in mind this was the NFL's standard. they said domestic violence first timers would get 6 games MINIMUM going forward.
im not saying it was justified either way yet, but to those wonder "how the hell is it SIX games", thats why
im not saying it was justified either way yet, but to those wonder "how the hell is it SIX games", thats why
Matrix XII
Member
Yeah it doesn't show much consistency, that's for sure. Perhaps after they appeal the suspension will be reduced to 3 or 4 games?
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Did he ever get actually charged? If no, how can they suspend him?
Innocent until proven guilty doesn't exist in the NFL
ElectricBlanketFire
Member
You don't have to be charged or convicted to get suspended.
Shalashaska
Member
They shouldn't have had to appeal if they had their shit together in the first place.
WordsintheWater
Member
Im confused by what you're saying, are you saying she's accusing him that this happened over several days? Do you have a link?
ISWThunder
Member
You dont have to be charged with a crime to be suspended from work. The NFLPA has given complete control of suspensions to the League and they have basically said "if you even get mentioned in the same sentence as domestic battery, you get 6 games. Don't like it? Go work somewhere else." It's a completely shit system.
WordsintheWater
Member
Didn't Josh Brown get 1? Am I remembering that wrong?
Bitanator
Member
OP should be updated with the offical letter from NFL here http://static.nfl.com/static/content/public/photo/2017/08/11/0ap3000000828569.pdf
BassForever
Member
1) he admitted to it
2) he's white
3) he's a kicker nobody knew about before he got caught up in dv
4) he got an extension this off season
But yeah, zeke is the guy who deserves the 6 game suspension
Looks like they got pictures for this, tbh shit did go down.
VeryGooster
Banned
NFLPA stays losing
Goro Majima
Kitty Genovese Member
On one hand, get fucked Cowboys
On the other hand, the league is hurting for new young offensive stars a bit what with all the elite quarterbacks getting up there in age and guys like Luck turning into the NFL's Derrick Rose. The league could lose Brees, Rivers, Eli, Big Ben, and Brady in just a few years. They need guys like Zeke to fill in that void.
lol
We've got fans of like 20+ other teams who would like a word with you
On the other hand, the league is hurting for new young offensive stars a bit what with all the elite quarterbacks getting up there in age and guys like Luck turning into the NFL's Derrick Rose. The league could lose Brees, Rivers, Eli, Big Ben, and Brady in just a few years. They need guys like Zeke to fill in that void.
lol
We've got fans of like 20+ other teams who would like a word with you
Pupperbabysassy
Member
This is a PR move to distract fans that there will be a protest at NFL headquarters tomorrow b
Sam Darnold will save this league. Squicken gave NFL gaf permission to squicken imediately to whatever team drafts him.
Skellig Gra
Member
For real. While he could be innocent it's far from clear cut.