The arbitrary nature of NFL discipline

Discussion in 'Tennessee Titans and NFL Talk' started by TitanJeff, Jul 30, 2015.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. TitanJeff

    TitanJeff Kahuna Grande Staff

    30,461
    11,489
    1,769
    I expect Goodell to come down hard on Hunter but, with camp opening soon, how should the Titans handle the situation? Do you assume he'll be suspended for 4-6 games and move someone else to #1 or do you just go with a regular rotation until a decision is made?
     
  2. Scarecrow

    Scarecrow All-Pro

    30,719
    13,964
    1,459
    First things first

    You need to have a come to Jesus meeting with Hunter and let him know whats a stake, and if anything blindsides the team, he should probably consider his time in the NFL over.

    Assuming his innocence, you have to let things shake out in camp and hope for the best regarding discipline.

    If he is upfront about any potential legal trouble, then I'd imagine you have to go from there. Has more to do with than league discipline IMO. You are talking about a guy who might see jail time.
     
    • High Five High Five x 1
    • Hit the Target Hit the Target x 1
  3. Riverman

    Riverman That may be.... Tip Jar Donor

    15,529
    6,204
    1,099
    I do believe a lot of this hinges on what evidence can be produced by the bar. Video etc. If Hunter has been forthright and told every detail and he is not the instigator as reported and can be corroborated with video, I think he'd get 2 games at the very most. Possibly a probation.

    If he admits he started it, then he gets 6 games. If he denies he started it and evidence comes forth that disputes it- he'll get 8 games.

    He is a first time offender with a very clean record. He doesn't carry any baggage so there isn't any precedent to doubt he won't do this type of thing again. Goodell is all about image, all about subordination of the players to him etc. Hunter can get in there and be contrite and honest with Goodell and he'll get off easy.

    It won't hurt if the thing gets settled ASAP also.
     
    • Winner Winner x 1
  4. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

    82,274
    26,649
    1,509
    As of now the NFL is looking the other way it seems, and we're not a team in position to sit anyone out, I would think as long as he's eligible he should be there.
     
    • High Five High Five x 1
    • Winner Winner x 1
  5. Laserjock

    Laserjock South Endzone Rocks! Staff

    4,448
    1,565
    659
    Speaking of arbitrary....is this a 6 game offense?? Brady gets 4 for supposedly knowingly using tampered equipment to win a Superbowl....and supposedly destroys his phone prior to the investigation.

    If I was Whiz I would pull him in and tell him he is now bottom of the list as far as WRs he expects to make the team. Tell him that he clearly does not have the dedication to be an NFL WR so if he expects to play on this team he has a huge hold to work out of. Quit playing to the bruised ego BS. This dude is basically stealing money from the Titans for this kind of dedication.
     
    • High Five High Five x 3
  6. JR1980

    JR1980 Pro Bowler

    8,309
    2,925
    559
    He sucks....I'll be money he is an afterthought within 1-2 years tops
     
  7. 2ToneBlueBlood

    2ToneBlueBlood Pro Bowler

    3,962
    1,546
    669
    I can't see Hunter getting more than 1 game, if that. This is his first offense and he's been squeaky clean before that. I heard Mike Keith talking on the subject and he said, "The first thing I thought was, that doesn't sound like Justin Hunter to me."

    The good thing about this situation is Hunter didn't hit a female. If it was, he'd be looking at possibly the whole year, since the league seems to be cracking down on it. But this was the equivalent of being in a bar fight. He may be fined and or suspended, I just don't see it being too severe.
     
    • Winner Winner x 1
  8. JR1980

    JR1980 Pro Bowler

    8,309
    2,925
    559
    If he doesn't get it together soon...We may regret that they didn't give him a harsh penalty and a reason to cut him. lol
     
  9. The Hammer

    The Hammer Ace Degenerate

    51,505
    15,764
    1,439
    This did not get a lot of publicity so I can see the suspension being fairly short. Gooddell only does long suspensions if someone is a habitual offender or there is a public outcry.
     
    • High Five High Five x 1
  10. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

    82,274
    26,649
    1,509
    What separates Hunter from others is he surrendered, he wasn't technically arrested.. There appears to be a loophole, or the NFL doesn't get involved over bar fights.

    Ravens CB Jimmy Smith was in a bar fight last year, he was at camp. I also dont recall TJ Ward missing time for his incident in a bar last Summer either.
     
    • High Five High Five x 2
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  • Welcome to goTitans.com

    Established in 2000, goTitans.com is the place for Tennessee Titans fans to talk Titans. Our roots go back to the Tennessee Oilers Fan Page in 1997 and we currently have 4,000 diehard members with 1.5 million messages. To find out about advertising opportunities, contact TitanJeff.
  • The Tip Jar

    For those of you interested in helping the cause, we offer The Tip Jar. For $2 a month, you can become a subscriber and enjoy goTitans.com without ads.

    Hit the Tip Jar