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It's March 11. Less than 24 hours into free agency. 9 out of 10 people here would have said we wouldn't make a first wave signing. We knew we wouldn't and discussed it for at least a month. Now we have people flipping out about it. What about being a fan of a team caused people to turn off their brain? Are we collectively this stupid in other areas of our lives or just in terms of our teams?

It's as if they don't realize other people not only notice but remember how much they contradict themselves over time.

Would it make you happy for them to make giant stupid moves just to make headlines?

Not terribly exciting but he did have a decent year in 13.

Good grief Chuck is annoying.

Thats a really realy bad plan.

Why do we have to go through the forced outrage everytime the obvious is restated?

Now that you mention it....that very well could be what the NFL is investigating. What exactly are you arguing anyway? Right or wrong he is likely going yo face some sort of discipline. You are arguing with me like you think I want that to happen. I sm just saying the NFL will not let this go.

you read the news that covers these detailshttp://www.charlotteobserver.com/incoming/article10422650.html

I believe owners will start to care if it keeps being used regularly. They are the ones paying the penalty.

The DA announced when the case was dropped they had reliable info a settlement was reached. If they were opperating under that understanding the its pretty safe to say that it happened. Have you been following this outside of this thread?

I think you are confused.

Hardy settled as well.

Ben Roethlisberger, 6 game suspension after the DA dropped the charges. It happens.

Regardless of what anybody thinks the NFL has a precedent of suspension without a conviction. This is a fact that you cannot argue out of existence.

He's taking the Browns to the Super Bowl.

Nickel is our base. It's used about 75% of the snaps. http://www.heraldonline.com/2014/10/07/6399039/panthers-follow-trend-adjust-to.html

Do you feel gender bias is a big deal only when it goes against males?

That whole segment is there way of getting around proof. It says it doesnt matter if you are convicted. Im just the messenger here.

You have seen Cops right? They always say "someone is going to jail here" This doesnt equate exactly but there is reason for it. Im not saying the process doesnt have flaws.

In the case of real abuse how can a thorough investigation be carried out immediately? Its a tradeoff that gives real victims some protection and allows them to report the abuser without fear of reprocussions. Its not perfect but that is the reasoning for the tradeoff.

if a woman is truely beaten and calls the policevyoy dont think the man should be arrested for her protection? It sucks if you are innocent but I think its pretty reasonable for protection of a very real and common problem.

http://m.espn.go.com/general/blogs/blogpost?blogname=nflnation&id=21598&src=desktopSTANDARD OF CONDUCT While criminal activity is clearly outside the scope of permissible conduct, and persons who engage in criminal activity will be subject to discipline, the standard of conduct for persons employed in the NFL is considerably higher. It is not enough simply to avoid being found guilty of a crime. Instead, as an employee of the NFL or a member club, you are held to a higher standard and expected to conduct yourself in a way that is responsible, promotes the values upon which the League is based, and is lawful. Persons who fail to live up to this standard of conduct are guilty of conduct detrimental and subject to discipline, even where the conduct itself does not result in conviction of a crime. Discipline may be imposed in any of the following circumstances: Criminal offenses including, but not limited to, those involving: The use or threat of violence; domestic violence and other forms of partner abuse; theft and other property crimes; sex offenses; obstruction or resisting arrest; disorderly conduct; fraud; racketeering; and money laundering; Criminal offenses relating to steroids and prohibited substances, or substances of abuse; Violent or threatening behavior among employees, whether in or outside the workplace; Possession of a gun or other weapon in any workplace setting, including but not limited to stadiums, team facilities, training camp, locker rooms, team planes, buses, parking lots, etc., or unlawful possession of a weapon outside of the workplace; Conduct that imposes inherent danger to the safety and well being of another person; and Conduct that undermines or puts at risk the integrity and reputation of the NFL, NFL clubs, or NFL players.

Y'all may not like what CRA is saying and it might not be fair or right but its the reality.

This stupid Commissioners list will come to an end when a few more players of influential owners get put on there.