Friday, August 28, 2015

No Suspension Needed


Ray McDonald, the ex-49er and not even ex-cup-of-coffee Bear, was indicted this week in California on one charge of rape.  A guilty verdict could mean a maximum prison term of eight years.  NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell needs to restrain himself from piling on.

If McDonald is found guilty, he’ll go to prison.  Problem solved.  If he’s found not guilty and a team signs him, the media should be encouraged to pounce.  Reporters could chase after McDonald, his new coach, his new owner (an interesting double entendre, that), cameras rolling, microphones poking.  Ray, how do you explain your terrible luck with women?  Coach, what’s the meaning of character for you?  Mr. Moneybags, will you be contributing to the local shelter for abused women?  How ’bout you, Ray?
No organization would want to be subjected to that kind of treatment day in and day out.  Ray McDonald is football toast.  The commissioner can spend his time on other, more pressing, matters, like the danger of concussions.

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