NFL Free Agency/Offseason Thread

[Fritz]

Big doings.

[Joemailman]

Big doings.

He's at least from Georgia. So he's got that going for him. Which is nice.

[RashanGary]

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[Upnorth]

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[SudsMcBucky]

Ex-Badger James White has retired from the NFL. Awesome dude.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10045072-james-white-retires-after-9-nfl-seasons-won-3-super-bowls-with-patriots

[Joemailman]

DeShaun Watson suspended 11 games. Fined $5 million.

[bobblehead]

DeShaun Watson suspended 11 games. Fined $5 million.

DW gets 11 for rub and tugs. Sorry, but I don't buy that at least 80% of the women who went into that massage hadn't heard the rumors from other girls and knew a $500 tip was in if they did it. And he never forced himself on or PUNCHED a woman. He was inappropriate. For that the got far more than any of the guys who flattened chics with right hooks (See Mixon, Joe)

But he isn't as unfortunate as Calvin Ridley who proved that making a parlay on games you are not in, on teams you are not under contract with, is worth the biggest suspension in recent history.

The NFL is nothing if not totally contradictory. We ABHOR violence against women...we just abhor betting on games and paying for handjobs even more!!

Edit: I just read an article that says Ridley bet on the Falcons to win a game. I have read conflicting reports now. I do think its worse to bet on your own team than to bet "other" games, but not a huge difference in the big picture.

[RashanGary]

Agree bobble.

[bobblehead]

Just a few from Wiki:

June 22, 2004 3 games Michael Pittman RB Tampa Bay Buccaneers Violation of the Personal Conduct Policy, stemming from a domestic violence incident [35]
September 6, 2004 1 game Leonardo Carson DT Dallas Cowboys Violation of the Personal Conduct Policy, stemming from being convicted of burglary and kidnapping [36]
October 18, 2004 1 game Dwayne Carswell TE Denver Broncos Violation of the Personal Conduct Policy, stemming from a domestic violence incident [37]
June 15, 2005 2 games Mike Doss S Indianapolis Colts Violation of the Personal Conduct Policy, stemming from alleged possession of firearms [38]
August 20, 2005 1 game Brad Hopkins OL Tennessee Titans Violation of the Personal Conduct Policy, stemming from a domestic violence incident
November 22, 2006 1 game Ricky Manning CB Chicago Bears Violation of the Personal Conduct Policy, stemming from a domestic violence incident [43]
May 15, 2007 Entire 2007 season Adam Jones CB Tennessee Titans Attacking a stripper and threatening a security guard's life (this was in vegas...3 men were shot. pacmans posse took the hit for him.)
September 2, 2014 10 games Josh Brent NT Dallas Cowboys Violation of the Personal Conduct Policy, stemming from being convicted of manslaughter WOW!!
April 22, 2015 10 games
(later reduced to 4 games)[124] Greg Hardy DE Dallas Cowboys Violation of the Personal Conduct Policy, stemming from a domestic abuse charge
September 8, 2015 3 games Jonathan Dwyer RB Free agent Violation of the Personal Conduct Policy, stemming from a domestic violence arrest [130]
September 8, 2015 6 games Jermaine Cunningham OLB Free agent Violation of the Personal Conduct Policy [130]
September 8, 2015 6 games Rodney Austin OG Free agent Violation of the Personal Conduct Policy, stemming from a guilty domestic violence charge
August 17, 2016 1 game Josh Brown K New York Giants Violation of the Personal Conduct Policy

Just going to end on Josh Brown. Many of the violations are labeled "personal conduct policy" but I remember his. He claimed he merely grabbed his wife by the wrist. She had a bit more damage than that. She eventually dropped charges. Andrew Quarless popped off 2 rounds when some women rebuked him and got like 2 games I think it was.

The NFL is a shit show in their inconsistency.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

DW gets 11 for rub and tugs. Sorry, but I don't buy that at least 80% of the women who went into that massage hadn't heard the rumors from other girls and knew a $500 tip was in if they did it. And he never forced himself on or PUNCHED a woman. He was inappropriate. For that the got far more than any of the guys who flattened chics with right hooks (See Mixon, Joe)

But he isn't as unfortunate as Calvin Ridley who proved that making a parlay on games you are not in, on teams you are not under contract with, is worth the biggest suspension in recent history.

The NFL is nothing if not totally contradictory. We ABHOR violence against women...we just abhor betting on games and paying for handjobs even more!!

Edit: I just read an article that says Ridley bet on the Falcons to win a game. I have read conflicting reports now. I do think its worse to bet on your own team than to bet "other" games, but not a huge difference in the big picture.

Watson supposedly committed multiple sexual assaults. The National Center for Victims of Crime defines sexual assault as:

Sexual assault takes many forms including attacks such as rape or attempted rape, as well as any unwanted sexual contact or threats. Usually a sexual assault occurs when someone touches any part of another person's body in a sexual way, even through clothes, without that person's consent.

Based on the testimonies of multiple victims, Watson was prone to exposing himself and making unwanted sexual contacts with his genitals upon his victims. Contrary to popular belief, not ALL women are addicted to big Black roosters. Watson exhibits (or at least exhibited) predatory sexual behaviors. Consequently, he committed sexual assaults.

Watson deserves a lifetime ban from NFL, as well as a life-time registry as a sex offender.

[Teamcheez1]

I believe Watson's penalty probably should have been a full year plus fine, but the NFL and NFLPA agreed to the current punishment.
Lifetime ban, no. Help me remember, what crime was he convicted of? None.

[Joemailman]

I wonder what kind of reaction Watson will get from the home fans if they plays this week. He was greeted warmly by Jacksonville fans last week.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

I believe Watson's penalty probably should have been a full year plus fine, but the NFL and NFLPA agreed to the current punishment.
Lifetime ban, no. Help me remember, what crime was he convicted of? None.

Watson and Roethlisberger are true testaments to the power of the frogskin wiping away would-be convictions.

[Fritz]

I wonder what kind of reaction Watson will get from the home fans if they plays this week. He was greeted warmly by Jacksonville fans last week.

Big change from the All American image of Baker Mayfield.

But you know how it goes. If they win and he's helping with that, all will be forgiven. Fans will love him.

[smuggler]

I think Watson is an idiot, and probably has a mental problem, but the thing that forced those hands around his dick were not his hands or his threats or his clout. It was his money. At any time a therapist can walk away from a client and end the agreement. These aren't ten year olds, they're adults.

Society needs to stop treating women like they're dimwitted, pathetic invalids. They ARE still adults.

This is just in reference to the therapists that actually performed the deed. Therapists that did the right thing and walked out, and have since complained? They're totally justified.