Posted on 08/11/2017 11:11:04 AM PDT by big'ol_freeper
Ezekiel Elliott of the Dallas Cowboys was notified today by the NFL that he will be suspended without pay for the team's first six 2017 regular-season games for violating the league's Personal Conduct Policy.
Over the course of the last year, the league conducted an extensive investigation. League investigators interviewed more than a dozen witnesses, including Ms. Tiffany Thompson, who had alleged multiple instances of physical violence in July 2016, and Mr. Elliott. The league also consulted with medical experts. League investigators examined all available evidence, including photographic and digital evidence, thousands of text messages and other records of electronic communications.
Pursuant to the Personal Conduct Policy, Commissioner Goodell sought the views of four external advisors (see below) to assist him in evaluating potential violations. These experts range in experience from law enforcement, judicial and public service, and other specialized subject areas.
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I’m guessing Jerry and the commish, who he defended over the phony deflategate putsch, are not going to be on friendly terms.
Bet it gets cut down to two games, when it’s all said and done.
When the Cowboys are 4-10.
Well, he’ll be fresh for the stretch run...
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It worked for Tom Brady, but Brady was railroaded.
It all sounds complicated. Wheels within wheels ...
SO...what did he do again????
NFL...is trying to kill itself....it looks like to me......
Hey, hey, it’s the NPFL. National Progressive Football League.
Basically being an idiot.
Penalized for being black #BLMResponse
I suspect the Players Union will get involved. I think even Goodell knows there’s no way he’s going to serve the full six game suspension.
But the NFL had to justify investigating this guy for 13 months. If they didn’t come down with some kind of suspension, they would have had egg on their faces.
Elliott will be lucky to finish 6 years in the NFL before he does something really stupid. Not the sharpest tack in the drawer.
“Character is critical to us. We’ve built this team over the last 6-7 years with high character guys. There’s a standard here.” - Jason Garrett
No worries. They still have McFadden, Hillman and Morris. And Zeke will still get a 1,000 yard season.
A thug is a thug even if in the NFL.
The offensive line is what makes great running backs.
Stupid stuff when he was in college......................
So this guy liked to beat the crap out of his ‘ho? Lawyers are swarming around her like a school of sharks.
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