I'll be relatively surprised if Blackmon's suspension lasts longer than four games.

 

He's already served 8 games last year. It'd be a bit of an overkill to suspend him for the entire season this year and it'd also be unfair to the Jaguars' roster building effort. At some point, the NFLPA is probably going to step in and pressure the NFL to let him at least participate in organizational activities.

 

Even with his problems, I think those things will be taken into account. I can't remember seeing anyone being suspended 24 straight games and there have been way, way worse players in the league than Blackmon.

 

24 games is not only an overkill, it's more detrimental to the player than it is helpful for getting their life in order.

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