Quote:You're throwing a fit like he's the first player in the history of the NFL to go for one body part or another while at the bottom of a pile. He probably wasn't even the first player to do it this season, he was just the first dumb enough to open his mouth about it, and he'll probably get a note from Uncle Rog in the near future informing him that he's been a very naughty boy, and he's going to have to make a hefty contribution to the NFL's charity fund.

 

I'm not entirely opposed to the idea of criminal charges against Norman if that's the route Hurns wants to go, and the post-fumble dogpile needs to be cleared out more quickly to minimize the opportunity for stuff like that to happen, but you're just going over the top here in comparing an idiot corner to a convicted murderer.

 

Side note: I don't know how stomping on a quarterback's ankle could be anything other than intent to "alter someone's career".

 

  I mentioned in an earlier reply in this thread that regardless of the frequency of the actions of targeting one's eye in an NFL game,  it doesn't diminish the severity of the actions.

 

  Again,   I believe that Josh Norman's actions aren't remotely close to Aaron Hernandez's actions.   However,  Norman's actions are in reality much more serious than the cheating that the Patriots repeatedly do.   By no means am I condoning the Patriots cheating. 

 

  I hope the NFL comes down hard on Josh Norman.   I haven't read what Ron Rivera had to say regarding Norman's comments/ actions.   But Rivera is one of my favorite people in the NFL.   I'm certainly interested to see what he has to say.   I'm not sure when the Norman comments story broke.   It's very possible that Rivera hasn't spoken publicly since then,  being that Tuesday is typically the day coaches prepare for the upcoming opponent,  while players are off.

 

  Based on the play ( s ) in question with Ndakumong Suh,  I don't believe he was trying to alter another player's career.  You have every right to disagree with me.  But that's not going to change how I feel unless you or anyone else can provide evidence that's convincing.   

 

    Suh certainly has gone over the limit in terms of what's allowed in games and deserved to be suspended for his actions against Evan D. Smith,  formerly of the Packers,  now with the Bucs.    Never though did I feel that Suh was a criminal during a game.    Off the field,  Suh has had issues with driving but overall he's been very charitable.    He's made a difference for many people in need.   There's a side of Suh that's largely ignored.   While I don't like how he handled his departure with the Lions and he needs to stay under control better in games,  I respect the positives he has brought to the Lions,  the NFL,  and society.  

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