The reaction to the announcement of a suggested 6-game suspension for Deshaun Watson has brought a lot of public outcry. Articles and comments denouncing the recommended punishment abound on the internet. Many people are justifiably upset and pointing to the inconsistency with which the NFL punishes players for violations which pale in comparison to the allegations against Deshaun Watson. I read the text of the report and have read several reactions from lawyers and legal experts, and I wanted to go through the report to show why the Honorable Sue Robinson made the recommendation she did.
I will try to keep the language as mild as possible, but the subject we are discussing is upsetting.