Marvin49":3v78sqbt said:
kearly":3v78sqbt said:
homerun1970":3v78sqbt said:
Pats are pissed that Hernandez is being held without bail. They could have really used him against Denver in the playoffs. They would really have liked to wait to see if he's convicted. :sarcasm_off:
Pure ownage.
Yup...guy on trial for multiple homicides is exactly the same as a guy who hasn't even been charged of a crime.
Just because a guy hasn't been convicted yet doesn't mean he isn't guilty. That's the meaning of the joke, citing Hernandez was merely exaggeration for effect.
I guessing you got that, but spun it anyway. I feel like I'm wasting my time.
Anyway, before you play the conviction card again, keep in mind that there is a precedent for Goodell suspending players without convictions. Big Ben got suspended for four games due to mere accusations of sexual assault, charges that he was NEVER convicted of.
And let's not forget, Ray Rice was never convicted of anything either. Even without the video, he was probably going to get at least a game or two.
In light of the shitstorm Goodell is under, he'll be looking for even more guys to make examples of. I would be very nervous if I was Hardy or McDonald right now.
I think you should just face reality and accept that McDonald is probably going to be suspended at some point. And given the evidence, it will *probably* be justified. I can't really understand why you feel the need to defend this guy so badly. He's just some guy on your defense.
Back in 2008, Rocky Bernard of the Seahawks was accused of domestic violence and when he served his suspension (no conviction, same exact scenario as McDonald), my response was " **** that guy, he should have been suspended longer." Never once did I feel the urge to defend the guy or play devil's advocate. As far as I'm concerned, he got what he deserved. And so will McDonald.