Official - Max 6 games, min 4 games as long as certain steps are completed.
Some quotes:
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• "I recognize that the allegations in Georgia were disputed and that they did not result in criminal charges being filed against you. My decision today is not based on a finding that you violated Georgia law, or on a conclusion that differs from that of the local prosecutor. That said, you are held to a higher standard as an NFL player, and there is nothing about your conduct in Milledgeville that can remotely be described as admirable, responsible, or consistent with either the values of the league or the expectations of our fans."
• "Your conduct raises sufficient concerns that I believe effective intervention now is the best step for your personal and professional welfare."
• "I believe it is essential that you take full advantage of the resources available to you. My ultimate disposition in this matter will be influenced by the extent to which you do so, what you learn as a result, and a demonstrated commitment to making positive change in your life."
• "In your six years in the NFL, you have first thrilled and now disappointed a great many people. I urge you to take full advantage of this opportunity to get your life and career back on track."
I'm becoming a Steelers fan after this ... they're showing they're not afraid to lose but won't put up with this junk from their "star" QB...
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The Steelers have begun contacting teams about trading a top-10 pick for Roethlisberger, an NFL source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The Steelers have called the Rams, 49ers, Raiders, Bills, Jaguars, Seahawks and Browns, the source said.
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The Rams and Bills are known not to be interested, the source said.
Rooney didn't deny that the team was shopping Roethlisberger but didn't verify the report, either, when he answered a question during the conference call.
"We really can't answer questions about trades, particularly [right before the NFL draft]," Rooney said.
Last week, Steelers president Rooney said the team would have imposed sanctions on Roethlisberger before, but doing so would have permitted the players' union to appeal any penalties. The suspension imposed by Goodell can be appealed only to him.
Rooney is a very good guy. I hate this because i really like Ben as a player.
but I really like what Goodell is doing with the NFL. He is a tuff guy and I like that a lot.
Hopefully Ben will do better. He's a great QB. Had to laugh though, on my way to work this morning I heard that my team (AZ Cards) told the Steelers they'd be interested in a trade for Ben. Of course, the Cards don't have a top-10 draft choice, so I doubt it would happen ... but I was torn between cheering because he's a good QB and booing because I don't want his drama here.
Besides, one party QB is enough ... from the local rumor mill Matt Leinert loves the parties, beer and girls. Not saying it's true, just hear it alot around here.
Hopefully Ben will do better. He's a great QB. Had to laugh though, on my way to work this morning I heard that my team (AZ Cards) told the Steelers they'd be interested in a trade for Ben. Of course, the Cards don't have a top-10 draft choice, so I doubt it would happen ... but I was torn between cheering because he's a good QB and booing because I don't want his drama here.
Besides, one party QB is enough ... from the local rumor mill Matt Leinert loves the parties, beer and girls. Not saying it's true, just hear it alot around here.
Yeah, I know you don't like passing on those unsubstantiated rumors, right?
Rooney is a very good guy. I hate this because i really like Ben as a player.
but I really like what Goodell is doing with the NFL. He is a tuff guy and I like that a lot.
The idea of cleaning up like Judge Kenesaw "Mountain" Landis (baseball commissioner many years ago) seems great but how do we know he's completely objective? It's just too much unchecked power for one person to have.
The idea of cleaning up like Judge Kenesaw "Mountain" Landis (baseball commissioner many years ago) seems great but how do we know he's completely objective? It's just too much unchecked power for one person to have.
well we could go back to the ABA haze daze I suppose.
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