(07-13-2018, 10:58 AM)nate Wrote:

(07-12-2018, 12:09 PM)ATLjag Wrote: The commish, unfortunately for the football aspect of these alleged action(s), will review, and likely slap a games suspension under the personal conduct policy.

You are being dramatic and ridiculous.  The fact that a civil money grab attempt is occurring here is not getting a player suspended.

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(07-13-2018, 09:16 AM)brianmsbc Wrote: Why 0% chance? All ive heard on the radio is that this is very very likely. what do you know that nobody else does?

Because the idiots on the radio are oblivious to the notion that this is a civil case.... not a criminal case.

Anyone can file suit for literally anything- which they often do.  Eventually, all matters are resolved, whether by settlement, dismissal, or trial.


Think of the ridiculousness of filling some garbage in the middle of the season if you want a particular quarterback out for a few weeks.

Thing is, a criminal case (or for that matter civil litigation) need not occur in order for a player to be suspended by the league in violation of its personal conduct policy.

This is evidenced by the suspension of Ezekiel Elliott.

https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-...llegations

Later in the link, there is a copy of the letter the league sent to Ezekiel Elliott.

At the top of page 2 of the letter, in relevant portion, the letter reads...

Quote:"Each of these incidents involved allegations of conduct that is expressly prohibited by the leagues Personal Conduct Policy, including '[a]ctual or threatened physical violence against another person.'  Even when a player is not charged with a crime, 'he may still be found to have violated the policy if the credible evidence establishes that he engaged in conduct prohibited by this "Personal Conduct Policy."  As the policy states, "it is not enough simply to avoid being charged with a crime.  We are all held to a higher standard and must conduct ourselves in a way that is responsible, promotes the values of the NFL, and is lawful."

(emphasis added)


Later, this same letter the league will look at prior instances of misconduct not necessarily encapsulated in the current complaints or allegations to help determine whether a suspension is warranted and if so, the length.  On page five under the findings section, the league discusses the St. Patrick's day incident where Elliott allegedly pulled down a woman's top at the parade.  It reads...

Quote:...You should understand, however, your behavior during this event was inappropriate and disturbing, and reflected a lack of respect for women.  When viewed together with the July incidents, it suggests a pattern of poor judgement and behavior for which effective intervention is necessary for your personal and professional welfare.

(Emphasis added)

In short, these allegations could possibly lead to league discipline for Dareus under the league's Personal Conduct Policy.

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