The one thing missing from Ezekiel Elliott's response

[Reality]

I do not have an opinion on what he did or did not do. That said, there is one thing that is missing from his response .. and that is ... a denial.

“I am both surprised and disappointed by the NFL’s decision today, and I strongly disagree with the League’s findings,” Elliott said in his statement, which was posted to social media. “I recognize the distraction and disruption that all of this has caused my family, teammates, the Dallas Cowboys organization as well as my fans -- for that I am sincerely sorry.

“I admit that I am far from perfect, but I plan to continue to work very hard, on and off the field, to mature and earn the great opportunity that I have been given.”

So, he disagrees with their findings. Most people, who are accused of doing something they didn't do, would be professing their innocence to anyone who would listen at this point. Why isn't he saying, "I never laid a hand on her!"? Why isn't he saying, "She lied about all of this, I didn't do it!"?

He disagrees with the NFL's findings. What suspended player has ever agreed with the NFL's findings? He is sorry for the distraction and disruption it has caused everyone around him. Why? If he did nothing wrong, it would not be his fault. He admits he's far from perfect and plans to work hard to mature. That sentence alone makes it sound like he's guilty of something.

Again, I do not have an opinion because forming one without all of the facts is pointless. It just is really surprising that he's not outright denying any of it. He has downplayed whatever happened up until now, and after the ruling, he disagrees with the "findings", admits he's not perfect and will work to mature. That sounds more like someone who did something wrong, and they only disagree with the punishment.

Hopefully, more details will come out at some point. I just hope they do a better job of declaring his innocence than Elliott has.

 

[speedkilz88]

I'm sure his lawyer wrote that.

 

[Walker]

As another poster said, his lawyer probably wrote that up. I am sure his as most lawyers would do they will have their client not comment on anything in regards to the case unless they okay it especially in social media.

 

[casmith07]

Reading too much into it. Time to move on.

 

[Nightman]

The one thing missing from the NFL......... evidence

 

[Nova]

I found it odd, too.

But everyone reacts differently.

 

[NeonNinja]

I do not have an opinion on what he did or did not do. That said, there is one thing that is missing from his response .. and that is ... a denial.


So, he disagrees with their findings. Most people, who are accused of doing something they didn't do, would be professing their innocence to anyone who would listen at this point. Why isn't he saying, "I never laid a hand on her!"? Why isn't he saying, "She lied about all of this, I didn't do it!"?

He disagrees with the NFL's findings. What suspended player has ever agreed with the NFL's findings? He is sorry for the distraction and disruption it has caused everyone around him. Why? If he did nothing wrong, it would not be his fault. He admits he's far from perfect and plans to work hard to mature. That sentence alone makes it sound like he's guilty of something.

Again, I do not have an opinion because forming one without all of the facts is pointless. It just is really surprising that he's not outright denying any of it. He has downplayed whatever happened up until now, and after the ruling, he disagrees with the "findings", admits he's not perfect and will work to mature. That sounds more like someone who did something wrong, and they only disagree with the punishment.

Hopefully, more details will come out at some point. I just hope they do a better job of declaring his innocence than Elliott has.

All great points, Reality. However, this was probably made by his legal team but who knows. I would have been more definitive but everyone responds differently.

 

[Teague31]

How many more times does he need to deny it?

 

[MissAnn]

I do not have an opinion on what he did or did not do. That said, there is one thing that is missing from his response .. and that is ... a denial.


So, he disagrees with their findings. Most people, who are accused of doing something they didn't do, would be professing their innocence to anyone who would listen at this point. Why isn't he saying, "I never laid a hand on her!"? Why isn't he saying, "She lied about all of this, I didn't do it!"?

He disagrees with the NFL's findings. What suspended player has ever agreed with the NFL's findings? He is sorry for the distraction and disruption it has caused everyone around him. Why? If he did nothing wrong, it would not be his fault. He admits he's far from perfect and plans to work hard to mature. That sentence alone makes it sound like he's guilty of something.

Again, I do not have an opinion because forming one without all of the facts is pointless. It just is really surprising that he's not outright denying any of it. He has downplayed whatever happened up until now, and after the ruling, he disagrees with the "findings", admits he's not perfect and will work to mature. That sounds more like someone who did something wrong, and they only disagree with the punishment.

Hopefully, more details will come out at some point. I just hope they do a better job of declaring his innocence than Elliott has.

Over seas, one is advised to not make a statement and allow one's lawyer present the views.

 

[Reality]

I'm sure his lawyer wrote that.

I'm absolutely sure his legal team wrote that.

My point is, why isn't Elliott denying he did anything? I can maybe understand the legal strategy of denying it before the NFL issued their ruling, but now that he has been found guilty in the eyes of the NFL, especially of domestic violence which is a very hot topic now for all types of media, not just sports media, most people would be adamantly and publicly denying they did what they were accused of, if for no other reason to protect his reputation and brand.

 

[mkindred]

I stated that was a lawyer response and probably due to the claims being made by his team referenced here:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...ix-games-on-the-table/?utm_term=.babfd08fdc83

 

[Daillest88]

Him telling everyone he will take this all the way to the courts if he has too is all I need to hear.

 

[Reality]

The one thing missing from the NFL......... evidence

I don't disagree with this at all. Based purely on what we, the public, know about this, everyone should be wondering how in the world he was found guilty of anything.

That's my point though .. at this point, the NFL has levied their punishment, his appeal will not get his suspension removed. At best, he will get his suspension reduced to 2-4 games. Maybe that's his legal team's strategy. Maybe they have accepted he will be suspended, so they're trying not to tick off Goodell or the NFL any further so they can get them to reduce his suspension.

Again, I am not saying he's guilty of anything. There are no public facts that would prove he's guilty of anything. What we have is an accuser that is saying, "He did it!" and a defendant that is saying, "I disagree with the findings and I know I'm not perfect so I will work to be a better person".

 

[ConstantReboot]

I'm absolutely sure his legal team wrote that.

My point is, why isn't Elliott denying he did anything? I can maybe understand the legal strategy of denying it before the NFL issued their ruling, but now that he has been found guilty in the eyes of the NFL, especially of domestic violence which is a very hot topic now for all types of media, not just sports media, most people would be adamantly and publicly denying they did what they were accused of, if for no other reason to protect his reputation and brand.

Good point. But I think the evidence that he brought forth should speak for themselves. He has given ample evidence in proving his case.

 

[Silverstar]

Bottom line...another suspension dragging the team through the mud.

Changing avatar...3,2,1...

 

[RJ_MacReady]

"Hey everybody. I want to say that the NFL is a lying pile of **** and I. DID. NOT. HIT. THAT. WOMAN! That's ********, yo."

^^^^ Is that the response some were expecting?

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

"Hey everybody. I want to say that the NFL is a lying pile of **** and I. DID. NOT. HIT. THAT. WOMAN! That's bull****, yo."

^^^^ Is that the response some were expecting?

I actually would have loved it but I know he would have gotten hammered for that. lol

 

[erod]

Life has taught me that, almost always, the truth is somewhere in the middle.

Zeke is fast-tracking to multiple suspensions and potential banishment.

Whatever comes of this, I hope it chills him out and he changes his lifestyle.

He just lost his guaranteed contract and possibly $750,000. Let's hope this is a wakeup call.

 

[DMX690]

"Hey everybody. I want to say that the NFL is a lying pile of **** and I. DID. NOT. HIT. THAT. WOMAN! That's bull****, yo."

^^^^ Is that the response some were expecting?

Zeke probably did write this his lawyers. They just clean it for him. Lol.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

One thing about Michael Irvin. When he was accused of rape back in the 90's and even recently he proclaimed his innocence to anyone that would hear it. That's how I knew he was innocent.