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Cable's attack on Hansen might not be an "internal matter"
Posted by Mike Florio on August 17, 2009 6:49 PM ET
Raiders executive John Herrera told NFL.com's Jason La Canfora on Monday that the alleged assault of defensive assistant Randy Hansen by head coach Tom Cable is "an internal matter and will be handled as such."
That's wishful thinking on Herrera's part, who knows a thing or two about swinging appendages during times of stress.
Per the league's Personal Conduct Policy, it might not be an "internal matter."
The policy expressly applies to all employees of the league and its teams, including coaches. And even if Hansen doesn't press charges, the Personal Conduct Policy allows for punishment to be imposed. If after an investigation the league concludes that Cable indeed struck Hansen in the workplace, Cable can be disciplined.
It'll be interesting to see whether Cable is suspended. Two years ago, the league opted not to suspend Patriots coach Bill Belichick in the wake of the Spygate scandal, possibly due to concerns that it would be virtually impossible to ensure that the head coach engages in no direct or indirect coaching duties in the days preceding a game.
Last year, the Panthers suspended receiver Steve Smith for two games after he punched cornerback Ken Lucas during practice. The league took no action under the Personal Conduct Policy, even though it presumably could have done so.
Posted by Mike Florio on August 17, 2009 6:49 PM ET
Raiders executive John Herrera told NFL.com's Jason La Canfora on Monday that the alleged assault of defensive assistant Randy Hansen by head coach Tom Cable is "an internal matter and will be handled as such."
That's wishful thinking on Herrera's part, who knows a thing or two about swinging appendages during times of stress.
Per the league's Personal Conduct Policy, it might not be an "internal matter."
The policy expressly applies to all employees of the league and its teams, including coaches. And even if Hansen doesn't press charges, the Personal Conduct Policy allows for punishment to be imposed. If after an investigation the league concludes that Cable indeed struck Hansen in the workplace, Cable can be disciplined.
It'll be interesting to see whether Cable is suspended. Two years ago, the league opted not to suspend Patriots coach Bill Belichick in the wake of the Spygate scandal, possibly due to concerns that it would be virtually impossible to ensure that the head coach engages in no direct or indirect coaching duties in the days preceding a game.
Last year, the Panthers suspended receiver Steve Smith for two games after he punched cornerback Ken Lucas during practice. The league took no action under the Personal Conduct Policy, even though it presumably could have done so.
