The NFL ' S image took a big hit in wake of Ray Rice's two game suspension. This summer Rice was caught on tape dropping his unconscious fiance into the ground face first in an Atlantic City hotel elevator. Prior to the incident the NFL had no policy in place specifically for domestic violence.
Roger Goodell has ruled the NFL with an iron fist since taking over the reigns as league commissioner from Paul Tagliabue. Player conduct off the field has been a focal point of commissioner Goodell's since he became the NFL 's head man.
Goodell had to have been feeling the pressure coming from every direction. The commissioner failed on this one and is well aware of that notion. Image is extremely important to the NFL. That's exactly why you don't see those hilarious touch down celebrations anymore. The league deemed such celebrations as inapropriate.
Goodell is usually a stoic when it comes to criticism. Players don't need a reason to hate the principal. The commissioners attitude gives his workers all the more incentive to despise him.
The Ray Rice situation is about more than just keeping players in line. Goodell had a chance to send a clear message and failed. Now he is attempting to rectify that terrible decision by implementing a new system designed to keep players from indulging in such ugregious behavior.
According to the new rules, a first time domestic violence offender will be suspended 6 games. A second offense will result in lifetime banishment. Putting your hands on a woman can result in a football player being kicked out of the NFL. Now that's what I call a rule change!
I'm sure Goodell looks at this as another successful public relations stunt. Rice may have benefited from a weak system, but a precident has been set. Placing your hands on a woman will result in a steep penalty.
The entire situation makes you question Goodell's intentions. Prior to this incident NFL players did not trust the commissioner. Goodell may have finally done enough to open peoples eyes. Is the commissioner really focused on improving the league?
Goodell had to have been feeling the pressure coming from every direction. The commissioner failed on this one and is well aware of that notion. Image is extremely important to the NFL. That's exactly why you don't see those hilarious touch down celebrations anymore. The league deemed such celebrations as inapropriate.
Goodell is usually a stoic when it comes to criticism. Players don't need a reason to hate the principal. The commissioners attitude gives his workers all the more incentive to despise him.
The Ray Rice situation is about more than just keeping players in line. Goodell had a chance to send a clear message and failed. Now he is attempting to rectify that terrible decision by implementing a new system designed to keep players from indulging in such ugregious behavior.
According to the new rules, a first time domestic violence offender will be suspended 6 games. A second offense will result in lifetime banishment. Putting your hands on a woman can result in a football player being kicked out of the NFL. Now that's what I call a rule change!
I'm sure Goodell looks at this as another successful public relations stunt. Rice may have benefited from a weak system, but a precident has been set. Placing your hands on a woman will result in a steep penalty.
The entire situation makes you question Goodell's intentions. Prior to this incident NFL players did not trust the commissioner. Goodell may have finally done enough to open peoples eyes. Is the commissioner really focused on improving the league?
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