Merged: PFT: Porter Punishment Coming

[Crypt Keeper]

PORTER PUNISHMENT COMING

Tuesday's news regarding the suspensions of Bucs cornerback Torrie Cox and Raiders running back Dominic Rhodes for violations of the substance-abuse policy reminded us that Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter is on deck for a punishment of some type under the Personal Conduct Policy for his guilty plea to battery on Bengals left tackle Levi Jones.

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NFL spokesman Greg Aiello, whose dedication to his job had him responding to our e-mails after 10:00 p.m. EDT the night before a national holiday (hey, folks, we gotta keep up good relations with the people at Park Avenue), says that a consultation between Porter and the league office has occurred regarding the matter, but that Porter did not meet with Commissioner Roger Goodell.

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The next step, then, will be the issuance of a fine or a suspension. Last year, a guilty plea for disorderly conduct arising from the 2005 sex boat escapade resulted in the loss of a game check for Vikings left tackle Bryant McKinnie and Vikings cornerback Fred Smoot. In this new climate of intolerance regarding off-field conduct, we think that a guilty plea for battery on a fellow NFL player could trigger a one-game suspension.

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With that said, we suspect that the Fins are lobbying the league office aggressively to have Porter available for the September 9 regular-season opener at Washington. The team's best argument in this regard? They're giving up a home game this year to facilitate the league's desire to play games in other countries. ​

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Here is hoping that it is just a fine.
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[FinAtic8480]

Porter Punishment Coming

Tuesday's news regarding the suspensions of Bucs cornerback Torrie Cox and Raiders running back Dominic Rhodes for violations of the substance-abuse policy reminded us that Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter is on deck for a punishment of some type under the Personal Conduct Policy for his guilty plea to battery on Bengals left tackle Levi Jones.

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello, whose dedication to his job had him responding to our e-mails after 10:00 p.m. EDT the night before a national holiday (hey, folks, we gotta keep up good relations with the people at Park Avenue), says that a consultation between Porter and the league office has occurred regarding the matter, but that Porter did not meet with Commissioner Roger Goodell.​

http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm


Should only be a Fine. Would really hate to see Porter out for one game.Thank goodness we all know Spragan is a serviceble Linebacker and Abraham Wright is being praised for being a speedster on the blitz.

 

[m i n o]

thanks for the heads up crypt keeper.
i am all for goodell coming down on offenders,but i would like to see him set some type of guideline to it.
i don't agree with the fact that depending on how much $ss kissing the player does to the commiss determines the length of suspension.
i also thought goodell shouldv'e met with some sort of panel before handing out these suspensions like he's judge,jury,executioner.
furthermore i think the team should get some type of compensastion when they lose a guy for the season or more. not only is the team losng a possible valued player but also the money and time spent on said player. i wouldn't touched pacman with a 10 ft pole in the draft which is a risk tenn knew and took, but not every player shows troubling signs until they get lucrative money and "new found" friends.

 

[Crypt Keeper]

thanks for the heads up crypt keeper.
i am all for goodell coming down on offenders,but i would like to see him set some type of guideline to it.
i don't agree with the fact that depending on how much $ss kissing the player does to the commiss determines the length of suspension.
i also thought goodell shouldv'e met with some sort of panel before handing out these suspensions like he's judge,jury,executioner.
furthermore i think the team should get some type of compensastion when they lose a guy for the season or more. not only is the team losng a possible valued player but also the money and time spent on said player. i wouldn't touched pacman with a 10 ft pole in the draft which is a risk tenn knew and took, but not every player shows troubling signs until they get lucrative money and "new found" friends.

I also hope Miami is pulling the "We gave up a home game, just fine him" talk. I think it is a fair compromise to not suspend him for the opening game against the Redskins.

 

[Muck]

If Porter doesn't get a game, the team worked its magic.

That said, I don't know if Goodell is prepared to gain a reputation for playing politics on something he's made Priority #1. And so early in his tenure. That's not a reputation you want the players, fans and media to have about you.

I think Porter will get what the commissioner intends for him to get. And the league will makeup the lost home game in some other way (like getting yet another Super Bowl in 2013 to follow the one we've got in 2010).

 

[BillsFanInPeace]

I have a feeling it will be a suspension otherwise IMO the Commish loses something that he is trying to establish.

Like well if you are an All Pro we will just fine you but if you are not we will suspend you.

Now that being said i do not think it will be too bad. Maybe 1-3

 

[m i n o]

i have a feeling we will be seeing alot more players getting in trouble due to our esteemed police force pulling over every tom and harry for reasons as little as having your hair parted on the wrong side. take tank,s situation "impaired to the slightest degree" and now reports saying legally he wasn't drunk. that was the camel that lost him his job. he got suspended 8 games for "violation of probation" a actual criminal act, pacman got suspended a yr for being questioned and detained a bunch but never charged(all moot now). goodell was pressured into making a decision that has major ramifications for both team and player too fast. i applaud the commish for everything he's done so far but think he is taking on too much by himself.

i personally woudln't mind seeing some sort of "vice commish" how do you guys feel on that subject

 

[Schleprock]

i have a feeling we will be seeing alot more players getting in trouble due to our esteemed police force pulling over every tom and harry for reasons as little as having your hair parted on the wrong side. take tank,s situation "impaired to the slightest degree" and now reports saying legally he wasn't drunk. that was the camel that lost him his job. he got suspended 8 games for "violation of probation" a actual criminal act, pacman got suspended a yr for being questioned and detained a bunch but never charged(all moot now). goodell was pressured into making a decision that has major ramifications for both team and player too fast. i applaud the commish for everything he's done so far but think he is taking on too much by himself.

i personally woudln't mind seeing some sort of "vice commish" how do you guys feel on that subject

another apologist

The law is the law, stop disregarding it or making excuses. So tired of people saying about Pacman he was never charged. Well, this last time he was, for a felony! And prior to that he was involved in 9 FRIGGIN INCIDENCES!! 1, OK, mistake...2, your getting to sound fishy....3, you have a rep as being aroudn trouble.....9?!? ....9?!? My Lord, there is no excuse, time for a life and friend change.

 

[FINMAN13]

another apologist

The law is the law, stop disregarding it or making excuses. So tired of people saying about Pacman he was never charged. Well, this last time he was, for a felony! And prior to that he was involved in 9 FRIGGIN INCIDENCES!! 1, OK, mistake...2, your getting to sound fishy....3, you have a rep as being aroudn trouble.....9?!? ....9?!? My Lord, there is no excuse, time for a life and friend change.

I hope Porter does not see more than a 2 game suspension. But he should get at least one game. It does not matter if Miami goes overseas to play a game. You brake the law the NFL law will come down on you no matter who you are.

Just b/c Cam is willing to give Porter a pass. Does not mean the Commish will do the same.

I DO NOT WANT to lose him for a game. But I think the NFL is on the right path to getting thugs out of the NFL. They should come down hard on ANY player that breaks the law. Do that for about 3-4 years and the NFL will be a better game and get even more fans.

 

[m i n o]

schleprock, i didn't intend for the post to sound apoligist. i totally agree with being punished for something wrong a person has done moreso there should be a fair level of punishment as another poster has said. if pacman shoots someone in cold blood i think the punishment should be the same as if mr. irrelevant shoots someone in cold blood period. the nfl in the last few yrs have become one big popularity contest. these guys are not in jr.high anymore but to some degree are being treated like they are.

 

[Crypt Keeper]

I have a feeling it will be a suspension otherwise IMO the Commish loses something that he is trying to establish.

Like well if you are an All Pro we will just fine you but if you are not we will suspend you.

Now that being said i do not think it will be too bad. Maybe 1-3

If he gets any suspension, it won't be more then 1 game.

 

[dlockz]

Give him a one game suspension, hopefully an easy game and be done with it. Then maybe next time he keeps his composure instead of acting like a big kid.

 

[musphinzfan]

Porter needs to leave /take his aggressions on the field...I can easily seee a 2 game suspension here but hopefully a fine will be assesed.

 

[#1dolphinsfan]

He isnt going to get suspended and if he was they would have done it already

 

[Kendra_Chelsea]

I hope Porter does not see more than a 2 game suspension. But he should get at least one game. It does not matter if Miami goes overseas to play a game. You brake the law the NFL law will come down on you no matter who you are.

Just b/c Cam is willing to give Porter a pass. Does not mean the Commish will do the same.

I DO NOT WANT to lose him for a game. But I think the NFL is on the right path to getting thugs out of the NFL. They should come down hard on ANY player that breaks the law. Do that for about 3-4 years and the NFL will be a better game and get even more fans.

I thought this thread was Porters plans and thoughts for the next jets game
oh well...