(11-05-2017, 11:09 PM)Eric1 Wrote:

(11-05-2017, 10:58 PM)SamusAranX Wrote: I’ll eat my crow. Wasn’t sure if it was the right decision, because to me I felt like the rest of the team was being punished for Fournette’s transgression; but if anything it galvanized the team in a way it seems.

Reminds me of our 2008 game with Cleveland. Braylon Edwards was suspended for the game and many thought we’d win easy; but Vic warned there was reasons behind the scenes and that the Browns would play better and sure enough they came out firing and won

Sometimes the rest of the team does need to be punished, for it to sink into said player's head not to make stupid mistakes, or continue to do wrong.

I liken it a little bit to back when I was in practices during high school football. If somebody made a mistake once, it was ok. He got pulled to the side, went over the mistake and corrected it. If it kept happening, the person making the mistake would stand and watch, while EVERYBODY else on the team would have to drop down and do push ups, etc etc.

That's one of the best points that can be made.  Fournette needs to learn that missing meetings and violating team rules doesn't just hurt him, it hurts the team.   He needs to have his teammates mad at him for getting himself suspended.  Peer pressure is powerful.   Yes, you punish the team.  Absolutely.  His teammates will take some responsibility and straighten him up. 

And there is the added benefit of letting the other guys know, if you follow the rules, you play.  What would it say to Ivory or Yeldon if Fournette started that game?  That rules don't matter if you're a starter?

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