Quote:True, but I think because he was suspended two games the first time, he should be suspended three games the second time.

 

Did Dominic Raiola step or stomp on someone before last week? I don't remember him being a dirty player.

 

  The play from yesterday's game is much more subjective than the one against the Packers in 2011,  that resulted in Ndamukong Suh's 2 game regular season suspension.   If Suh would have committed another infraction like he did in the 2011 Thanksgiving Day game,  at least a 3 game suspension would have resulted.  Probably an even longer suspension.    

 

  According to the NFL,  Dominic Raiola had 6 incidents since 2009 that factored in the 1 game suspension that took place for yesterday's game in Green Bay.   I don't recall any play with Raiola like the one in Chicago against Ego Ferguson.   However,  Raiola crossed the line in New England earlier this season.   Including defending his actions from that game.    IMO,   that opened the door for Raiola to be suspended last week.

 

 

  One thing to keep in mind about Raiola is he likely has been affected over the years by concussions.   I truly believe this has contributed to his erratic behavior.   I think Raiola should retire after this season.    The 14 seasons in the NFL could cause him considerable damage down the road.    I doubt Raiola will be re-signed by the Lions but stranger things have happened.

 

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/782535...sue-league

 

  The Lions drafted Travis Swanson in the 3rd Round in 2014,  to be Raiola's long term replacement.   Swanson started at C for Raiola yesterday and could start at RG in the road playoff game against the Cowboys if Larry Warford's knee injury that he suffered in the 2nd QTR of yesterday's game keeps him out.    Swanson started 3 full games and played close to 4 full games at RG in November,  after Warford suffered an injury to his other knee very early in the game vs. the Dolphins   But Swanson's future is likely at Center.   One of the few positives from yesterday for the Lions was Swanson had a good  ( not great ) performance in his first NFL start at Center.   However,  one thing that stands out about Swanson,  that relates to Jaguars LT Luke Joeckel,  is both need to improve their functional football strength to reach their potential.  

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