The NFL finally settled with Deshaun Watson, and AlbertBreer says both sides got what they wanted
In a post–Ray Rice world, the NFL is fully aware of how it’s perceived when it comes to situations involving transgressions against women., eight years ago, was a flashpoint, but certainly not an endpoint for the league. Whether further incidents centered on team owners , the workplace, players or staff, the U.S.’s most popular sports league can’t seem to get out of its own way in these circumstances.
The NFL made clear its desire for an indefinite suspension of Watson. The NFLPA and Watson’s camp argued for little, if any, suspension at all. After that, Robinson informed the parties she wouldn’t rule until the first week of August, effectively creating, and put her in a position that all judges look to find themselves in after hearing civil cases—where she wouldn’t have to rule.
Such was the league’s narrative when Robinson did, in fact, recommend a punishment far short of what the NFL was looking for after the league and unionAfter that, commissioner Roger Goodell appointed Peter C. Harvey his designee to consider the league’s appeal, and that’s where the tables were turned—and Watson’s camp clearly felt the way the league had before, that things weren’t going to go their way.
2) After Robinson’s hearing, both sides pushed off their positions. The NFL offered a deal that included a 12-game suspension, $10 million fine and treatment. Watson’s camp was willing to go to as many as eight games on a suspension without a fine.
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