(02-18-2021, 10:13 PM)SamusAranX Wrote:

(02-18-2021, 10:47 AM)Dewboy01 Wrote: Forgiveness and a second chance both imply that Doyle did something to be forgiven for.  If he truly wants a second chance and to be forgiven, I would think he would have apologized at some point since this came to light.  Correct me if I'm wrong, but Doyle has never made any type of statement of contrition or said that he was wrong, or apologized for anything he's done.  In fact in an ESPN story from June of last year Doyle said the following:

"At no time have I ever crossed the line of unethical behavior or bias based upon race. I do not make racist comments and I don't tolerate people who do." 

Why would I or anyone forgive a person who steadfastly denies doing anything wrong?  You either believe him or you believe the players that have spoken out regarding his behavior and his comments.  If you believe him - it's not a second chance situation, it's just hiring someone who was wrongfully accused.  If you believe the players, then why would you want him here when he denies saying what multiple people have gone on record accusing him of?  If the players are to be believed, then no - he doesn't deserve a second chance - not if he can't man-up and admit his behavior crossed the line. 

Again we’re operating on the assumption he is guilty. But we do not have 100 percent solid proof of that. It’s word against word. And if people can get blacklisted for an accusation, then how do we have people convicted or proven beyond a reasonable doubt still in the league?

1.  In no court in the land is "100 percent solid proof" of anything required to prove any case, either in civil or criminal litigation.  Considering the potential ramifications of an accusation are far more serious in court than the typical, unofficial accusation among "ordinary persons," I wonder why you require that standard here.  Keep in mind, if the allegations against him are false and injurious to his reputation, Doyle has the option of filing any number of suits with causes of action ranging from slander, libel, and defamation of character.  To my knowledge, he hasn't availed himself of that option.

2.  It's the word of over 50 players and an outside investigator against his.  People continue to miss this point.

3.  People have been blacklisted for far less than an accusation.  In the 1968 Olympics, two American athletes had their medals stripped by raising their fists.  Kaepernick got blacklisted for kneeling.  Apparently, speaking out against injustice is verboten.

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