How long will Watson's suspension last?

[TARB]

Goodell has appointed former New Jersey Attorney General Peter C. Harvey to hear the NFL's appeal. He previously heard the appeal of Dallas Cowboy running back Ezekiel Elliott.

[Ray]

How could the NFL lose when Goodell will be making the decision upon appeal?

I was not fully aware of the strange appeal process when I posted that. I dumbfounded that the players association would agree to this but it appears as tho it this is n the agreement the NFL has worth the players, I would think this changes in the next contract.

[TARB]

Watson should negotiate with the NFL before Harvey lowers the hammer on him.

[TARB]

So, are Watson and the NFL negotiating before Harvey drops the hammer on Watson?

[TARB]

Time is running out on Watson. He needs to negotiate a settlement with the NFL before Harvey lowers the boom on him.

[TARB]

I am expecting Harvey's decision by Friday, August 12th, at the latest. Probably. a one year suspension starting immediately, which would stop Watson from playing in the preseason will be the decision.

[TARB]

Watson has just said that he would accept an eight game suspension in addition to a five million dollar fine. If he is attempting to negotiate a settlement at this late date, he should make a more realistic settlement like twelve games plus a fine. The NFL would never accept his minuscule offer. Too little, too late!

[TARB]

Harvey did not release his decision Friday. This is probably to give Watson and the NFL time to negotiate a settlement. I do not expect a settlement mainly because Watson has shown no sign that he is seriously negotiating. I think that it is time for Harvey to drip the hammer on Watson and suspensionpend him for a full year. In my opinion, a serious negotiation by Watson would be willing to accept a twelve game suspension.