Around the League: WEEK 1 Baby!

[Hijinx]

I still can't get over the fact that:

• The prosecutor sees this video
• Decides to charge Rice with a lesser misdemeanor
• The grand Jury sees video and ups the charges to a felony
• Then the prosecutor plea bargains the charges down to a misdemeanor again
• Then Rice rejects a plea deal, goes into a pretrial program to avoid ANY jail time

I just don't understand how this happens.

Edit: Also it is really sad that this is the top story the Monday of week 1.

[over the mountain]

Ray Rice Video .... the whole altercation - Page 19 - Ravens Talk - Ravens Official Message Board

[CrustyRedskin]

Im shocked that everyone else is shocked, I mean what did you think that situation was going to look like... Im fn furious if I'm Merriweather. Crap can Rice, but hit Merriweather in the wallet. And Im not a Rhodes scholar just mo.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by Hijinx

I still can't get over the fact that:

• The prosecutor sees this video
• Decides to charge Rice with a lesser misdemeanor
• The grand Jury sees video and ups the charges to a felony
• Then the prosecutor plea bargains the charges down to a misdemeanor again
• Then Rice rejects a plea deal, goes into a pretrial program to avoid ANY jail time

I just don't understand how this happens.

Edit: Also it is really sad that this is the top story the Monday of week 1.

If I had to guess, it happens because Ray Rice is a big name with disposable income that has a job that gives him protection. Organizations protecting their players are nothing new, players are nothing if not investments. The more money you have = the better lawyers you have access to = the easier you get off. The average citizen gets none of those things because they don't have the money to afford it.

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by mooby

If I had to guess, it happens because Ray Rice is a big name with disposable income that has a job that gives him protection. Organizations protecting their players are nothing new, players are nothing if not investments. The more money you have = the better lawyers you have access to = the easier you get off. The average citizen gets none of those things because they don't have the money to afford it.

Actually on JR's website if you use code word Warpath he will give you a pretty nice discount.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by punch it in

Actually on JR's website if you use code word Warpath he will give you a pretty nice discount.

Lol thanks for the tip.

[Hijinx]

If I was a Rice advisor or Ravens FO guy I would consider having Rice walking away from the game for at least year. If the Ravens cut him, no one will touch him until next year and it will be at league minimum. Plus it will buy him a bit of good will because it will look like he is taking some sort of responsibility

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by Hijinx

If I was a Rice advisor or Ravens FO guy I would consider having Rice walking away from the game for at least year. If the Ravens cut him, no one will touch him until next year and it will be at league minimum. Plus it will buy him a bit of good will because it will look like he is taking some sort of responsibility

I dont care what he does he will always be a scumbag. I believe in second chances unless we are talking rape, murder, and yes...punching a woman (one who poses no threat of danger) in the face.

[Chico23231]

Ray rice demeanor after landing the punch is scary, no emotional almost a business-as-usual stance, waiting for the elevator to get to the right floor. Picks up her shoes and drags her out onto the floor, almost like this is routine.

I really can't believe the nfl when they say they didn't see the video, everybody knew there was additional footage, they didn't ask or seek it out? Something doesn't seem right

[Chico23231]

Ray rice is released per mort

[JoeRedskin]

Ravens on Rice: "We were totally okay with RR clobbering his wife until after you all watched it on video."

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[SirLK26]

So LaMichael James was released? Let's take a long look at this guy.

[Chico23231]

Robert Mathis of Indianapolis Colts will miss rest of season after tearing Achilles tendon in workout - ESPN

Wow, hugggggggge loss. Colts missed him last night, one of the most underrated pass rushers in the league

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Robert Mathis of Indianapolis Colts will miss rest of season after tearing Achilles tendon in workout - ESPN

Wow, hugggggggge loss. Colts missed him last night, one of the most underrated pass rushers in the league

Mathis is anything but underrated. He led the league in sacks last year.

Definitely a huge loss for them. The chiefs had two players lost for the season as well with Achilles injuries, Derrick Johnson and a DL man whose name escapes me.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by SirLK26

So LaMichael James was released? Let's take a long look at this guy.

to do what exactly?

"three year career ... James ends his time at San Francisco with 41 carries for 184 yards"

why do we need a RB that averages 61 yards per season?