The Real Problem With The NFL | by Richard Sherman

[DoctorChicken]

Part of the problem is that players are being told to “act like they’ve been there” by a group of people who have never been there themselves — Roger Goodell chief among them. I also think one of the things that needs to happen is for Roger Goodell to give up some of his power. He’s not an all-seeing, all-knowing, all-powerful being. He’s human, and I think he needs help dealing with the issues facing the league — from unsportsmanlike conduct to domestic violence.

Neutral arbitration would solve a lot of the NFL’s issues. If there was a third-party arbitrator — somebody with no skin in the game and no shield to protect — making decisions on fines and suspensions, I think you’d see a greater degree of objectivity. There should be a committee of former players and coaches to sort through on-field actions, and panels of experts for off-field issues.

The real problem with the NFL is the lack of a system of checks and balances.

The commissioner simply has too much power.

At the end of the day, fans don’t want to watch robots. They want to watch players having fun and showing emotion. I’m with them. I think what they also want is for the league to be consistent in its discipline. To be transparent. To do what it says it’s going to do and to use a little common sense.

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/richard-sherman-nfl-celebrations-personal-conduct-policy/

 

[haleyrules]

**** Richard Sherman!

 

[DoctorChicken]

**** Richard Sherman!

He brings out some fantastic points.

 

[Sarge]

Me no like Richard Sherman.

 

[yimyammer]

He brings out some fantastic points.

I agree.

I like Sherman, he's a smart guy but like Irvin, you probably hate him unless he's on your team

 

[roughneck266]

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/richard-sherman-nfl-celebrations-personal-conduct-policy/

Dont want to watch people acting like jackasses either, yet here we are...

 

[haleyrules]

I agree.

I like Sherman, he's a smart guy but like Irvin, you probably hate him unless he's on your team

Absolutely. Sherman is a turn off. But, l would love his backside in Dallas...bring Burfit with him!!

 

[haleyrules]

Me no like Richard Sherman.

Needs a haircut and a hard boot up the backside!!8

 

[DoctorChicken]

I agree.

I like Sherman, he's a smart guy but like Irvin, you probably hate him unless he's on your team

I love Richard Sherman. He's incredibly smart and articulate, says what he thinks and sticks it to the league in a way they deserve.

I do not understand the hate for Sherman. Is he more outspoken than he should be? Yeah. But he's a great player who loves the game and is concerned about other players and the quality on the field.

 

[haleyrules]

I love Richard Sherman. He's incredibly smart and articulate, says what he thinks and sticks it to the league in a way they deserve.

I do not understand the hate for Sherman. Is he more outspoken than he should be? Yeah. But he's a great player who loves the game and is concerned about other players and the quality on the field.

**** Richard Sherman AND the Seattle Seahawks. How about that!!

 

[Nightman]

The Commissioner's job is to dole out punishment and oversee the league.......he is the judge and jury, that is his role......players acting like fools doesn't help their cause.... plus Shermann holds on every play and rarely gets called for it

The NFL has a bunch of problems and the Commissioner is just a scapegoat for most of them...you players negotiated the CBA so live with it

 

[yimyammer]

I love Richard Sherman. He's incredibly smart and articulate, says what he thinks and sticks it to the league in a way they deserve.

I do not understand the hate for Sherman. Is he more outspoken than he should be? Yeah. But he's a great player who loves the game and is concerned about other players and the quality on the field.

I'm with you kid, although I've never been bothered by how much he talks. I love his passion and find him highly entertaining

this was especially funny, imo:

 

[TheHerd]

The Commissioner's job is to dole out punishment and oversee the league.......he is the judge and jury, that is his role...

The Commissioner's job is to make money for the owners. And he's really good at it. That's why they pay him an ungodly amount of money.

 

[Nightman]

The Commissioner's job is to make money for the owners. And he's really good at it. That's why they pay him an ungodly amount of money.

The commish protects the shield but he doesn't make them money....JJones and Dan Snyder and Bob Kraft don't need any help there.....I just don't see why it so hard for people to get that guy who doles out punishment is the guy hired by the league to dole out punishment

 

[TheHerd]

The commish protects the shield but he doesn't make them money....JJones and Dan Snyder and Bob Kraft don't need any help there.....I just don't see why it so hard for people to get that guy who doles out punishment is the guy hired by the league to dole out punishment

He certainly is expected to dole out punishment. But his real job is to make them money - protecting the shield, being the punishment czar, pulling levers from being the curtain, keeping the public perception in line, and all his ancillary duties are things required to accomplish job 1. If the league wasn't prospering, his azz would be on the street tomorrow.

 

[Idgit]

I love Richard Sherman. He's incredibly smart and articulate, says what he thinks and sticks it to the league in a way they deserve.

I do not understand the hate for Sherman. Is he more outspoken than he should be? Yeah. But he's a great player who loves the game and is concerned about other players and the quality on the field.

I totally get the hate for the guy, but I love him too. He's very bright, and he walks the walk. You can talk the talk if you can walk the walk. Him beating Crabtree in the NFCCG a few years back was one of my favorite plays in recent NFL history. Just great great stuff.

 

[adbutcher]

He is one of the smartest and hardest working players in the league, add helluva writer to his resume as well. GREAT FREAKING ARTICLE! I agree with every word he wrote. You are doing yourself a disservice if you don't read his article.