As a football fan and player, I have been following the news of Tom Brady’s possible suspension. Whether or not Brady did deflate the footballs at a playoff game, Roger Goodell, the NFL commissioner, should not be the only person in charge of deciding if Brady will be suspended. I am glad that this case has finally been brought to the attention of a federal judge. In any type of organization as large as the National Football League (NFL), legal decisions should not be based on one man’s opinion. I believe this case along with many others are part of a larger issue, which is how legal situations are handled in the NFL.
When Ray Rice, the Baltimore Ravens running back, was accused of domestic violence last year, Goodell only initially suspended him two games. When the video of Rice violently attacking his wife in a hotel elevator was released to the public, Goodell changed his punishment. I believe Goodell’s original intentions were to favor the Ravens and lessen the severity of Rice’s actions. But, how is this fair? It is never okay for any man to beat his wife, and excuses shouldn’t be made for professional athletes. The NFL should really think about creating a committee, of both males and females, to handle legal situations or have them all handled by outsiders like the Brady case is now.
You can read more about both cases in the following articles:
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