Doesn't mean it wasn't criminal, just wasn't adequate proof under the circumstances. On the flipside, I think most of us felt that Tyreek Hill being charged for domestic assault didn't actually mean he was in fact guilty of what he was charged of doing. The court of law isn't infallible.
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He was paid 10 and a half million dollars last year, the only meaningful punishment for his misdeeds at this point are financial. If the state couldn't indict the NFL has to try and make their public relations machine show some force by saying they care about women (as long as it's not Dan Snyder harassing them)
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$20 million is using his base and prorating some of this $27 million signing bonus. I could give a shit if he sits for years, but it's a slippery slope once you start punishing morality subjectively.
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https://en.as.com/nfl/are-the-browns...hole-season-n/

...Now, just like every other offseason over the last few years, Colin Kaepernick is back in the spotlight. This year it’s the Cleveland Browns who are being implored to take a chance on the former San Fran signal caller. He is 34 years old, with an upcoming birthday in November, but reports are he is still keeping in shape. One thing is being in shape but another thing is being game ready after five years since his last NFL game.

Brissett, Rosen and Dobbs the back ups in Cleveland
Yesterday it was reported that Kaepernick was throwning around with free agent Jarvis Landry, Browns receiver Jakeem Grant and Browns tight end David Njoku sparking speculation of potential interest from Cleveland. At the moment there are no serious talks of the Browns considering picking up Kaepernick. If the Browns are interested it would be in their best interest to expedite talks to get Kaepernick incorporated as soon as possible...
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The Kneeler hasn't played in six seasons.

Every single backup on the roster is a better option. Even Rosen. Brissett is good enough to be a steady hand on the steering wheel.

"But Kaep has been working out!!" Meaningless to actually playing QB.
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Not sure how a fourth string Colin Kaepernick would help.
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If Watson actually "sexually assaulted" 4 women, or the 22 who have sued which seems to be the common claim, then you should be way more pissed at the criminal justice system not filing charges than the NFL just giving him 6 games.
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Seems fine to be pissed at both to me?
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lmao

did they move it from Jupiter, FL?
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Watson is a complete creep, but his actions fall into the category of 'tell me you want a rub and tug without telling me you want a rub and tug'.

- Finds therapists on instagram.
- Tells them he's an NFL player.
- Doesn't care if they are licensed or what their training is.
- Tells them he wants a massage in private.
- Tells them before hand he won't use a sheet.
- Asks them before hand if they mind focusing on his groin region.
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But this is a football message board and we're discussing the NFL's penalty?

I assure you on the legal forums I frequent I have vehemently expressed my disappointment with the criminal justice system.

Does that make you feel better?

I love how you put "sexually assaulted" in parantheses as if it's just a supposition of mine and not something the independent arbiter declared.
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Rimjob
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-Moves his penis to purposely touch the unwilling therapist.
-Jizzes (non-violently, of course) on said therapists.
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I don't for a minute think if there is evidence he "sexually assaulted" 22 women he wouldn't be facing criminal charges. I think the term is being applied very liberally. 2 separate grand juries declined to charge him. Why do you think that?

Doesn't make him not a scumbag but words do have meaning.
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Are you familiar with the term “burden of proof”? You do know it differs, right?

In criminal court it’s “beyond a reasonable doubt.” That’s an extremely high bar and convincing an entire jury of something like this that straddles the line so delicately is difficult.

She determined it was more likely than not that he had sexually assaulted the 4 women. That was the burden of proof. And that’s a burden of proof that I think most of us should be willing to accept in light of the fact that he had upwards of 20 other cases alleging the same thing.
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