Thread: Adam Schefter reports Marshall suspended 3 games. 2 if he undergoes counseling

Originally Posted by Midnight Blue

Yanno, I'd have no criticism of the suspension if the announcement came on the heels of a conviction re: the DUI (but what if he's acquitted? ???). But currently, Brandon's been found guilty of nothing. So... the question in my mind is... is he subject to another suspension if the jury finds him guilty? Or does this suspension cover everything that he has been accused of to date including the recent traffic infraction?

What bothers me about the whole deal is that Marshawn Lynch wasn't suspended/sanctioned at all.

Thats what im saying!! Marshawn Lynch is guilty of a hit and run while he was drunk. Didnt get punished for nothing.

Matt Jones felony drugs with him and only gets 4 games.

Patriots OL....300 Illegal oxy cotten pills. FBI on his case and has not been suspended yet.

Goodell is just so inconsistant its not funny. When he first started out i thought he was doing some good trying to put his foot down.

Its looking like he has put his foot down n some deep shit and it stinks.

Marshall DUI that he has not been convicted of and he gets suspended.

I still hate Goodell. Worst thing thats happened to the NFL.

Originally Posted by Midnight Blue

So he gets almost as much of a league sanction as Chris Henry? That's BS. FWIW, I had already lost all respect for Goodell as league commissioner due to his multiple, overt efforts to sweep the Pats' "Spygate" scandal under the rug in order to avoid handing down anything more than a tepid slap on the wrist.

Yes, I am torn on this. On the one hand he has done some stupid things (DUI, pulling his car in behind his girlfriends cap and being arrested for 'imprisonment', etc.), but when you consider people get only 4 games for failing multiple drug tests (two failures I believe) along with some other suspensions, non-suspensions that have taken place, it seems this is a bit over the top.

The other factor is whether or not Marshall is shooting straight about the ex-girlfriend being out to destroy him. The problem is there probably is a tone that we don't know about.

As a dude, I think counseling is a waste of time in most cases. But He does have anger issues, and if this helps for years to come, well I can take the 2 games.

Originally Posted by claymore

As a dude, I think counseling is a waste of time in most cases. But He does have anger issues, and if this helps for years to come, well I can take the 2 games.

Probably, but if he declines the counseling that would pretty much tell me all i need to know about Brandons future as a NFL player.

Originally Posted by Tned

Yes, I am torn on this. On the one hand he has done some stupid things (DUI, pulling his car in behind his girlfriends cap and being arrested for 'imprisonment', etc.), but when you consider people get only 4 games for failing multiple drug tests (two failures I believe) along with some other suspensions, non-suspensions that have taken place, it seems this is a bit over the top.

The other factor is whether or not Marshall is shooting straight about the ex-girlfriend being out to destroy him. The problem is there probably is a tone that we don't know about.

Whats the first thing a hoodrat does when her BF makes it big time? You know about her asking him " When are you going to propose to me" right?

Whats the first thing a hoodrat does when a guy who they was with who is on the road to riches and cut her off?

She loses her mind and tryes to throw as many things as possible at him.

There might be some crap we dont know but trust me I know hoodrats all too well from way to many experiences.

Originally Posted by Anubis

Probably, but if he declines the counseling that would pretty much tell me all i need to know about Brandons future as a NFL player.

Hes going to take the classes because that wipes out a game of the suspension. Im sure he wants to get back on the field asap.

I hate Goodell. << Had nothing to do with your post.

Originally Posted by Anubis

Different circumstances for different people. We dont sit in on those meetings so its pretty sad that we would all spectulate as too what was involved in every one of those senarios. Adam Jones just showed a blatant disregard to anything the Commish has told him and ended up sitting out a year. Same with Henry. Neither one of those guys can stay out of trouble. Convictions really have nothing to do with it because the other 85% of the league doesnt get into the kind of trouble that some of these guys do on a regular basis. And yes, i believe the suspension is because of the AMOUNT of trouble that he is finding, not just a DUI.

And keep in mind that Pacman has never been convicted of anything...

Originally Posted by CasinoRoyal

Hes going to take the classes because that wipes out a game of the suspension. Im sure he wants to get back on the field asap.

I hate Goodell. << Had nothing to do with your post.

Yea, i know you dont care for him. I think he should take the class to try and better himself. But even if it is just to cut one game down from his suspension at least it would SHOW that he gives a damn. And right now, his image needs all the help it can get.

Originally Posted by MissouriBronc

And keep in mind that Pacman has never been convicted of anything...

Exactly. I think what Goodell is trying to show is that people can make mistakes (Lynch) but when you constantly find trouble whether your the reason or not it shows a pattern of behavior that Goodell doesnt want associated with the NFL. It doesnt take a lot to make me shocked but when Jones met with Goodell after having a couple of issues already and then the next morning was arrested at yet another strip club all i could do was laugh. You just cant be that stupid as a player and not expect someone to show you the door for good or temporarily.

Originally Posted by Anubis

Yea, i know you dont care for him. I think he should take the class to try and better himself. But even if it is just to cut one game down from his suspension at least it would SHOW that he gives a damn. And right now, his image needs all the help it can get.

I really dont think his image is that bad though, Hes actually a good guy who was just caught in a bad relationship. Those type of relationships leave the house with you. As i said earlier its almost like after awhile you start to feel like drama and chaos is normal.

Thats never good. m just glad the hoodrat is out of his life. From here on out everything is on his shoulders.

Originally Posted by CasinoRoyal

I really dont think his image is that bad though, Hes actually a good guy who was just caught in a bad relationship. Those type of relationships leave the house with you. As i said earlier its almost like after awhile you start to feel like drama and chaos is normal.

Thats never good. m just glad the hoodrat is out of his life. From here on out everything is on his shoulders.

That's not how most of the football world views it...

Originally Posted by Anubis

Exactly. I think what Goodell is trying to show is that people can make mistakes (Lynch) but when you constantly find trouble whether your the reason or not it shows a pattern of behavior that Goodell doesnt want associated with the NFL. It doesnt take a lot to make me shocked but when Jones met with Goodell after having a couple of issues already and then the next morning was arrested at yet another strip club all i could do was laugh. You just cant be that stupid as a player and not expect someone to show you the door for good or temporarily.

Understandable but what about Chris Henry who is coming off a a year or 8 game suspension? Dude goes and finds more trouble and only gets 4 games. What in the world is that about with Goodell? SHouldnt Henry had got a year this tme? Goodell waited untill Henry was proven NOT GUILTY and gave him a lesser penalty.

He jumped the gun with Brandon though.

Originally Posted by MissouriBronc

That's not how most of the football world views it...

His teammates do though. And to be honest there the only ones who matter. The Broncos are the underdogs of the NFL.

The media and everybody else hates us. We walk alone. But we will walk tall this year.

Originally Posted by CasinoRoyal

His teammates do though. And to be honest there the only ones who matter. The Broncos are the underdogs of the NFL.

The media and everybody else hates us. We walk alone. But we will walk tall this year.

OK...whatever. Its not worth arguing with you, but trust me...that is not how this situation is viewed. And that's exactly why he got a suspension.

Originally Posted by CasinoRoyal

Understandable but what about Chris Henry who is coming off a a year or 8 game suspension? Dude goes and finds more trouble and only gets 4 games. What in the world is that about with Goodell? SHouldnt Henry had got a year this tme? Goodell waited untill Henry was proven NOT GUILTY and gave him a lesser penalty.

He jumped the gun with Brandon though.

I dont know, thats why i say every situation is different for each player. I have no idea how Goodell decides his punishments. But im still glad that he isnt sitting by and letting them run rampant either. I think it only fair to give Goodell some time to find the right method to his madness. He is learning as we all are right now. The most important thing for any player is for them to be accountable and keep themselves out of trouble. If guys like Marshall can do that then they have nothing to worry about. Life isnt fair thats one thing i learned a long time ago.