Originally posted by ninerjok:Originally posted by NeonNiner:^^^
What is Shefter saying?
According to him Aldon will probably receive a "significant" suspension. You know, some 'inside source' crap. I don't know what to think but wouldn't be that surprised to see 6 games if Schefter's reporting is close to accurate. Gotohell could end up throwing the book at him compared to what Ray Rice got.
If what Shefter is reporting is true and it's say, a 6-8 game suspension, Aldon needs to appeal and I think he has a pretty good case.
Already voluntarily missed 5 games last year to enter rehab (Goodell said himself he would take that into consideration ) and has been sober ever since.
Now if you're looking at just the guns and the LAX incident, anything more than 4 games is excessive.
I'd be convinced that all the flack Goodell received regarding his lenient punishment for Rice got to him and he's looking throw the book at Aldon to make an example of so he can show he's not soft.
Unfortunately for him, he'll probably get even more criticism playing hardball with Aldon. Basically sending the message that of all crimes, KO'ing your wife is one the league is most lenient on.