Hargrove out 8 games

[Tony Oday]

Just reported by KFAN

[denverYooper]

Yah. Mike Freeman has it also:

https://twitter.com/#!/realfreemancbs/status/197715071433060354

It'll give the Packers some time to check out one of the bubble guys, I guess.

[Lurker64]

Jarius Wynn is currently the happiest man in America.

[woodbuck27]

I'm just listening to the decision on NFL Total Access. The reaction is somewhat surprizing in terms of the severity of the 8 games given to ie DE Anthony Hargrove.

The Saints... MLB Jonathan Vilma gets 16 games and DE Will Smith ...4 games.

LB Scott Fujita of 'the Browns' 3 games.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/41593/first-glance-anthony-hargroves-penalty

[MadScientist]

Any chance they can stagger the Neal and Hargrove suspensions?

[SavedByGrace]

Ted Thompson's thought on this signing can be best put in the words of Ron Burgundy: "I immediately regret this decision!"

[Scott Campbell]

At least he'll be fresh for the stretch run. If they don't cut him.

[sharpe1027]

Any chance they can stagger the Neal and Hargrove suspensions?

I doubt it. I don't think Neal chose to appeal and even if Hargrove appeals, there is a lot of time to complete the appeal before the first game. I am not sure that there is any other way to delay the suspensions.

[Guiness]

Ouch, that's pretty harsh. And if Goodell tows the line like he did with the other punishments, there's not much point in appealing - gone are the Starcap days of pushing back the suspension until you were ready to retire.

[woodbuck27]

Any chance they can stagger the Neal and Hargrove suspensions?

Walk that to the suggestion box.

[Patler]

I wonder what they will do with him? He will be out half the season, and then probably of no use for another 2 or 3 weeks after that, just like the guys coming off PUP, only two weeks further into the season.

I'm not sure there is a lot of reasons to even hang on to him. He won't likely be signed by anyone else. If the Packers need him late in the season, he should be available for signing at that time.

[swede]

I wonder what they will do with him? He will be out half the season, and then probably of no use for another 2 or 3 weeks after that, just like the guys coming off PUP, only two weeks further into the season.

I'm not sure there is a lot of reasons to even hang on to him. He won't likely be signed by anyone else. If the Packers need him late in the season, he should be available for signing at that time.

Does a suspension count if you aren't on a team?

[woodbuck27]

Ouch, that's pretty harsh. And if Goodell tows the line like he did with the other punishments, there's not much point in appealing - gone are the Starcap days of pushing back the suspension until you were ready to retire.

I'm somewhat surprized as Hargrove stepped forward and given 'the candor of his testimony' that his 8 games was that stiff. Maybe the same as Smith >>> 4 games.

Jonathan Vilma gets at least what he deserved. If I'm in charge of the penalty he gets a season plus NOT eligible for any PLAYOFFS.

HE GETS REMOVED FROM THE SAINTS ROSTER FOR 365 DAYS.

[gbpackfan]

I've heard reports that the NFLPA is expected to take the appeals all the way to court, which could be a lengthy process. A judge could order that these suspensions be placed on hold until the entire appeals process is heard. Don't be shocked if this isn't over.

[MadScientist]

I'm somewhat surprized as Hargrove stepped forward and givenj the candor of his testimony that his 8 games was that stiff.maybe the same as Smith >>>4 games.

Jonathan Vilma gets at least what he deserved. If I'm in charge of the penalty he gets a season plus NOT eligible for any PLAYOFFS.

HE GETS REMOVED FROM THE SAINTS ROSTER FOR 365 DAYS.

Vilma is gone through the playoffs. Not quite 365 as it ends after the SB, but the only difference is that he is not suspended during the down time between SB and OTA's.