The fact that the Vikings are activating him doesn't mean the NFL can't suspend him. I think the Vikings are simply throwing this into Goodell's lap.
The fact that the Vikings are activating him doesn't mean the NFL can't suspend him. I think the Vikings are simply throwing this into Goodell's lap.
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Exactly correct. They are going to play him until the league says no. Besides, he's their entire offense and only chance at winning games.Originally Posted by Joemailman
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There's also a limit to what the Vikings are really allowed to do in this case:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...g-for-a-while/...the CBA was reconfigured in 2006 specifically to prevent teams from putting players on ice for reasons unrelated to skill or health (thanks to the T.O. case in Philly)...
The Vikings are playing this the way the rules are written.
Fire Murphy, Gute, MLF, Barry, Senavich, etc!
Vikes could go for 4 games on conduct detrimental to the team.
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Sounds like the NFL takes child abuse about as seriously as it takes domestic abuse.
When the Penn State football program enabled an abuse of a more horrible extent, the NCAA didnt shut down football for even a single game.
I'm a firm believer that when something horrible happens, you shut the player or program down for a season. That is the only way to focus minds, accept responsibility, make changes. I'm not for any punishment beyond that, everybody gets another chance.
But no, that's not how things work. Football rules.
With all due respect that's kind of BS. He had a minor role is the week one win and Cassel's shitty play sealed their fate in week two.
Is he important? Yes. Is he everything? No....which I was I'm guess this may be his last year with the team. He's hurt alot and I believe his production will begin to decline shortly. But you never know with that guy.
As for them punting to the league, it does make sense. The new CBA doesn't allow for punitive deactivations anymore and they can hardly make the argument Asiata's better. He won't be tried on this for a year so what do you do?
Anyway, star player versus scrub.....if anyone surprised they get treated differently, well that would surprise me.
I personally thought they would deactivate him while they shipped him off to a counselor but it seems he's already seeing one.
Maybe. But it is a terrible PR move for the Vikings.
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