Goodell's discipline backfiring?

[NorthwestDallas40]

Preface this by saying I despise Goodell and what he has done to the NFL... but objectively, hasn't his drug and personal conduct policy done more to demonstrate to the world how pervasive the problems are and that his "deterrence" by suspensions simply does not work? I don't have the stats, but seems to me that the number of drug and personal conduct violations have increased, rather than decreased, since he took office. So what has he achieved? Nothing. Other than alienating fan bases. I long for the days of Paul Tagliabue when there was no marijuana testing and when players acted foolishly, the only repercussion was the criminal justice system or paying a big settlement in civil court to the accuser.

 

[Beats_By_Zeke]

When it comes to drugs in the NFL - You can take the Athlete out of the Ghetto, but you cant take the Ghetto out of the Athlete.

 

[CCBoy]

Preface this by saying I despise Goodell and what he has done to the NFL... but objectively, hasn't his drug and personal conduct policy done more to demonstrate to the world how pervasive the problems are and that his "deterrence" by suspensions simply does not work? I don't have the stats, but seems to me that the number of drug and personal conduct violations have increased, rather than decreased, since he took office. So what has he achieved? Nothing. Other than alienating fan bases. I long for the days of Paul Tagliabue when there was no marijuana testing and when players acted foolishly, the only repercussion was the criminal justice system or paying a big settlement in civil court to the accuser.

But the kicker on that already was that the players in the NFL have a much lower rate of offenses, than does the general public for similar offenses.

 

[CWR]

Preface this by saying I despise Goodell and what he has done to the NFL... but objectively, hasn't his drug and personal conduct policy done more to demonstrate to the world how pervasive the problems are and that his "deterrence" by suspensions simply does not work? I don't have the stats, but seems to me that the number of drug and personal conduct violations have increased, rather than decreased, since he took office. So what has he achieved? Nothing. Other than alienating fan bases. I long for the days of Paul Tagliabue when there was no marijuana testing and when players acted foolishly, the only repercussion was the criminal justice system or paying a big settlement in civil court to the accuser.

If anything he puts a spotlight on these players and makes the publics perception of the league worse. Im fine with players being penalized when warranted but this Zeke deals is absurd and the league is getting nothing but bad publicity out of it. The marijuana testing is also needless.

 

[CCBoy]

If anything he puts a spotlight on these players and makes the publics perception of the league worse. Im fine with players being penalized when warranted but this Zeke deals is absurd and the league is getting nothing but bad publicity out of it. The marijuana testing is also needless.

I'm tired of special privileges for special people and teams...

 

[AbeBeta]

When it comes to drugs in the NFL - You can take the Athlete out of the Ghetto, but you cant take the Ghetto out of the Athlete.

Wow. How offensive on so many levels.

 

[AbeBeta]

If anything he puts a spotlight on these players and makes the publics perception of the league worse. Im fine with players being penalized when warranted but this Zeke deals is absurd and the league is getting nothing but bad publicity out of it. The marijuana testing is also needless.

Zeke hasn't been suspended. Complain if he is. But right now, it is due diligence.

Marijuana testing is absurd. It could really work for pain management - instead, teams hand out tons of pain pills

 

[CWR]

I'm tired of special privileges for special people and teams...

Zeke hasnt done anything to warrant needing special privileges. He has to realize he has a target on his back and act accordingly but I see no reason to vilify him.

 

[CWR]

Zeke hasn't been suspended. Complain if he is. But right now, it is due diligence.

Marijuana testing is absurd. It could really work for pain management - instead, teams hand out tons of pain pills

Lol yes a year plus of due diligence.

 

[AbeBeta]

Lol yes a year plus of due diligence.

I'd rather they take their time and get it right than do it fast and wrong

 

[CCBoy]

Zeke hasnt done anything to warrant needing special privileges. He has to realize he has a target on his back and act accordingly but I see no reason to vilify him.

Get the subject matter right first...who said that Zeke shouldn't be punished if he violated a law. He didn't end up in violation, and for legal reasons. The NFL should listen, as they are entering grounds of heresay evidence. As to privileges and 'special' punishments...(cough, cough) Tom Brady and the Patriots come to mind. In compliance to rules at the lock out, Dallas was fined heavily...

 

[MileyDancer]

When it comes to drugs in the NFL - You can take the Athlete out of the Ghetto, but you cant take the Ghetto out of the Athlete.

So, people who smoke weed are automatically ghetto? OK.

I agree with your statement in general, though.

 

[Shinaoi]

If anything he puts a spotlight on these players and makes the publics perception of the league worse. Im fine with players being penalized when warranted but this Zeke deals is absurd and the league is getting nothing but bad publicity out of it. The marijuana testing is also needless.

It's so true. Spot on

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

Zeke hasn't been suspended. Complain if he is. But right now, it is due diligence.

Marijuana testing is absurd. It could really work for pain management - instead, teams hand out tons of pain pills

I am positive he will be suspended. There is too much smoke at this point for there to be no fire.

 

[ChooChoo73]

Wow. How offensive on so many levels.

Offensive but also dumb.

 

[Hailmary]

The war on drugs has been, is and always will be futile, whether we're talking about the NFL or the general public. The Just Say No campaign: FAIL. D.A.R.E.: FAIL. All the suspensions handed out by Goodell: FAIL.

 

[CCBoy]

The war on drugs has been, is and always will be futile, whether we're talking about the NFL or the general public. The Just Say No campaign: FAIL. D.A.R.E.: FAIL. All the suspensions handed out by Goodell: FAIL.

Know what DAMM is?

Drunks Against Mad Mothers...

 

[big dog cowboy]

So what has he achieved? Nothing. Other than alienating fan bases.

One of the best times of the year is listening to him get booed on draft weekend.

 

[Ranching]

If I'm not mistaken, everything Goodell does has to be approved by the owners. Including the most powerful owner in sports. They created this idiot.

 

[RJ_MacReady]

If Zeke was a Steeler, this all would've been water under the bridge last season. If Dak was on that boat in Miami instead of OBJ, he would've been drug tested that Monday morning. #cleareyeview