TXGSP

To change the topic of most Saints threads a bit.

In the last week there were at least 3 players in the league that were arrested. All three caused negative PR for the league (Conduct Detrimental)

Wright (Tampa) for DUI
Peterson (Minn) for "Resisting Arrest"
Lewis (Phil) for "pulling a fire alarm".

Wright's indiscretion falls under the league substance abuse policy and first offense DUI has carried a $50,000 fine with no suspension.

The other two players indiscretions are a bit more interesting. Both are off-field related, so they fall under the same process the Saints, coaches, and players just went through.

There have been mentions of Roethlisberger being suspended for being arrested and never being charged, so what are the predictions on these two?

Peterson is coming off a knee injury, so there is the possibility a suspension may not be harmful for his season. Especially if he is not 100% when the season starts.

As far as the NFLPA, would it be beneficial for them to fight any/all discipline handed out by the Der Furher now that the NFLPA has basically stated the process has proven to be fundamentally biased and now has a lawsuits pending?.

Both Peterson's & Lewis' actions fall under the off-field (conduct detrimental clauses due to negative PR) and fall under the power of Der Furher. It could put the NFLPA in a negative PR spot, but would definately keep the discipline process in the forefront.

I really believe the NFLPA should fight any discipline handed out or they face the possibility of the league bringing it up as a validation of the process they are now fighting in court.

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