Robinson expects to play full season for PackersAssociated P

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DUI is a violation (most likely) of the substance abuse policy

This might be the difference. I've heard that when you get put into the substance abuse program, you have to agree on certain conditions. Maybe for his conditions were different than Thurman. Maybe Thurman just decided not to appeal his decision and KoRo did. Who knows.

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A report on ESPN last night stated that KoRo likely won't serve his suspension until after the trial has been concluded. They stated that it's possible, and maybe even likely, that he'll play the entire year. It seems strange that Thurman was suspended right away, but Robinson hasn't been.

Thurman agreed to be suspended right away becuase the NFL agreed to tack on the year suspension onto the remainder of THIS season.

He waived his rights essentially to be back for a full season next year.

KRob's lawyer (I use then acronymn only to save on typing) seems to think they can beat it or get it reduced.

And I believe the CBA contains explicit language that the NFL doesn't _need_ to wait for legal proceedings or a guilty plea to move forward with discipline under personal conduct rules. But they have often waited and I am unsure what the criteria are.