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Twinkie defense wrote:Yeah Reg confirmed the details of how Aldon Smith's contract could roll over, depending on how many games he plays. That's good news for the Raiders.
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Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the NFL currently is reviewing Smith’s case under the substance-abuse policy. The DUI charge pending against Smith has become the focal point of the review.
Although he could be considered a repeat offender under the Personal Conduct Policy, the charges of vandalism and hit-and-run won’t create any significant problems because the accusations don’t involve violence against a person, according to the source.
A separate question for Smith arises from the possibility that he was consuming alcohol in violation of his treatment plan under the substance-abuse program. If Smith is in Stage 3 of the program, any deviation from his treatment plan could subject him to a one-year suspension, even without a failed alcohol test.
From Smith’s perspective, there was no reason to keep waiting for the league to act, because not signing with the Raiders or another team (and a separate source tells PFT that the Bucs and Jaguars offered roughly twice as much money as the Raiders did) would have operated as a de facto suspension.
He’ll then be able to play while his appeal rights are fully pursued. Under the new substance-abuse policy that was finalized last September, appeals go to neutral arbitration.
It’s also possible that Smith and the NFL could negotiate a suspension, which would be imposed without exhaustion of appeal rights.
Either way, Smith remains free to play either until he agrees to a suspension or until a suspension is imposed and his appeal ends.
Twinkie defense wrote:What's a joke Quake?
It's not about Goodell flexing his muscles, the penalty is going to be more or less prescribed. Going into the program would have been automatic from his first alcohol offenses. Reg what do you call minimum? How many games. Anyone who thinks he will be suspended for fewer games than he was suspended for last season is nuts in my book - put your sigs where your mouth is and lets have a bet!
2.2 Violations of Law Involving Alcohol
The Commissioner will review and may impose a fine, suspension, or other appropriate discipline if a Player is convicted of or admits to a violation of the law (including within the context of a diversionary program, deferred adjudication, disposition of supervision, or similar arrangement including but not limited to nolo contendere) relating to the use of alcohol.
Absent aggravating circumstances, discipline for a first offense will be a suspension without pay for two(2) regular or postseason games. If the Commissioner finds that there were aggravating circumstances, including but not limited to felonious conduct, extreme intoxication (BAC of.15% or more), property damage or serious injury or death to the Player or a third party, and/or if the Player has had prior drug or alcohol-related misconduct, increased discipline may be imposed.
Discipline for a second or subsequent offense, absent aggravating circumstances, will be a suspension without pay for eight(8) regular and/or postseason games as determined by the Commissioner.
FNQ wrote:Aldon Smith hit for DUI #2, vandalism, hit and run.
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Harsh! 
Twinkie defense wrote:Nobody has to "prove" DUI and his lawyers don't matter. You're conflating legal issues and issues with an employer. If you think Aldon will be suspended for less than 9 games take me up on my sig bet.
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Twinkie defense wrote:FNQ wrote:Aldon Smith hit for DUI #2, vandalism, hit and run.
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