Rice won't be allowed to sign with NFL or CFL squads during his indefinite suspension, Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun reports.
Those organizations in need of running back help must look elsewhere, after an incriminating video of Rice emerged Monday. As for his previous employer, the Ravens will turn to Bernard Pierce, Justin Forsett, and Lorenzo Taliaferro out of the backfield.
Ray Rice will win his appeal. The NFL claimed that they suspended him indefinitely for "new evidence", if he proves that the NFL knew about the video the whole time (which the media is doing for him), then the NFL has no "new evidence" and no reason to increase his suspension. Therefore the original suspension of 2 games will be upheld, and the NFL will look stupid which it already does.
Whether or not he wins the appeal, he still has major problems. Too bad that his fiancée/wife did not file charges, since he would have to deal with PRISON, not a suspension from the league.
regardless of how bad the NFL handled this situation. and they handled it horrifically. ray rice has played his last down of football period. no team will sign him might as well cut him
I am a little shocked by Ray... Seemed like a decent dude, turned out to be a crazy dritbag. However, Ben rapped a women and that blew over, Ray & Stallworth killed people and that blew over, Vick drowned dogs and everyone has forgot. There will be some small market team like the Bills that will pick him up next year when Jackson retires and Spiller walks....
No point in keeping him in keeper though... he was bad last year and no guarantee he will ever be the same.
I was gonna say it is in his contract but hey, he doesn't have a contract now. On the release, I say that's a bunch of B.S. I, in no way condone his actions, but the court had that video, everybody saw that video(if they say they didn't, they are lying) and he has received his punishment from both the courts and the NFL. Where do they get off now trying to change it? I say he prolly has a good case.
I don't believe that's true. Gordon can't play in the CFL because he is under contract with the Browns. Now, since Rice has been released, he should be able to sign with the CFL, like Ricky Williams did in 2006 when he was suspended.
And the fact that Goodell just made it 6 games for first offense and lifetime ban 2nd time. How does it go from 6 games to indefinite? I'm not a fan of Rice and by no means condone what he did, but the commish doesn't seem to have a handle on the situation.
The decision by the NFL to oversee everything its players are involved with is akin to stepping into a pond of tar. These players are not perfect citizens, and there are too many issues out there to police. This should be handled legally, although Rice's fiancée/wife NEVER filed charges against him. Otherwise, he would be in jail, not just suspended. Seeing the second video confirmed what everyone thought when they saw the first one.
The larger problem is domestic violence. This doesn't occur with NFL players only but in society. As any law enforcement officer. Keep in mind that the NFL has a security force with exceptional law enforcement experience. They know what happened, and have probably seen this before.
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Rory-WadeWed 9/10/14 11:49 PM
Ray Rice will win his appeal. The NFL claimed that they suspended him indefinitely for "new evidence", if he proves that the NFL knew about the video the whole time (which the media is doing for him), then the NFL has no "new evidence" and no reason to increase his suspension. Therefore the original suspension of 2 games will be upheld, and the NFL will look stupid which it already does.
MWFLBThu 9/11/14 6:47 AM
Whether or not he wins the appeal, he still has major problems. Too bad that his fiancée/wife did not file charges, since he would have to deal with PRISON, not a suspension from the league.
mattmundleThu 9/11/14 12:51 PM
I heard he's not going to appeal? does this mean the indefinite suspension will go to 6 games?
HEADSHOT9T6Thu 9/11/14 2:51 PM
regardless of how bad the NFL handled this situation. and they handled it horrifically. ray rice has played his last down of football period. no team will sign him might as well cut him
OBGThu 9/11/14 3:31 PM
Not only do I think he wins the suspension, I think a team picks him and does the PR campaign to get him back in the league.
I just grabbed him on waivers for my dynasty team and he is on the end of my bench.
Rory-WadeThu 9/11/14 10:27 PM
I am a little shocked by Ray... Seemed like a decent dude, turned out to be a crazy dritbag. However, Ben rapped a women and that blew over, Ray & Stallworth killed people and that blew over, Vick drowned dogs and everyone has forgot. There will be some small market team like the Bills that will pick him up next year when Jackson retires and Spiller walks....
No point in keeping him in keeper though... he was bad last year and no guarantee he will ever be the same.
PutthatawayMon 9/8/14 8:59 PM
It's always the little guys!
m3th0dsMon 9/8/14 7:27 PM
How can the NFL keep him from signing in the CFL?
HEADSHOT9T6Mon 9/8/14 7:39 PM
good question they shouldn't be able to considering its a different country lol but maybe the NFL has ties in with CFL
CulverCityCosmoMon 9/8/14 7:54 PM
I was gonna say it is in his contract but hey, he doesn't have a contract now. On the release, I say that's a bunch of B.S. I, in no way condone his actions, but the court had that video, everybody saw that video(if they say they didn't, they are lying) and he has received his punishment from both the courts and the NFL. Where do they get off now trying to change it? I say he prolly has a good case.
ZargyboyMon 9/8/14 8:15 PM
The Ravens trying to cover their big purple asses now!
DJ-RodMon 9/8/14 8:18 PM
Well just saw the elevator video for the first time... he's cut lol, don't need an anchor wasting space on the roster
RellickMon 9/8/14 8:24 PM
The CFL has an agreement with the NFL that they will sign or allow to play any player suspended by the NFL
CulverCityCosmoMon 9/8/14 9:57 PM
I don't believe that's true. Gordon can't play in the CFL because he is under contract with the Browns. Now, since Rice has been released, he should be able to sign with the CFL, like Ricky Williams did in 2006 when he was suspended.
PenskeDaveMon 9/8/14 10:14 PM
It really doesn't matter...unless you guys play FF in the CFL too. :)
CulverCityCosmoTue 9/9/14 11:33 AM
lol...true.
hivoltage815Tue 9/9/14 6:41 PM
The CFL doesn't want him. It has nothing to do with NFL.
[Deleted User]Tue 9/9/14 7:03 PM
Still have to wonder if this suspension will hold up given he's already been punished for this.
m3th0dsTue 9/9/14 7:13 PM
And the fact that Goodell just made it 6 games for first offense and lifetime ban 2nd time. How does it go from 6 games to indefinite? I'm not a fan of Rice and by no means condone what he did, but the commish doesn't seem to have a handle on the situation.
NeemaTue 9/9/14 9:07 PM
The NFL didn't choose to ban Rice from the CFL. The CFL did it of it's own volition, with the CFL commissioner making the decision. See:
baltimoresun.com
popeWed 9/10/14 7:43 PM
We should have the CFL commissioner replace Goodell.
MWFLBThu 9/11/14 6:43 AM
The decision by the NFL to oversee everything its players are involved with is akin to stepping into a pond of tar. These players are not perfect citizens, and there are too many issues out there to police. This should be handled legally, although Rice's fiancée/wife NEVER filed charges against him. Otherwise, he would be in jail, not just suspended. Seeing the second video confirmed what everyone thought when they saw the first one.
The larger problem is domestic violence. This doesn't occur with NFL players only but in society. As any law enforcement officer. Keep in mind that the NFL has a security force with exceptional law enforcement experience. They know what happened, and have probably seen this before.
SamobThu 9/11/14 7:45 AM
Ray rice will probably sign with the arena football league and dominate until his suspension is over with, then he will play in the NFL
SamobThu 9/11/14 7:45 AM
Ray rice will probably sign with the arena football league and dominate until his suspension is over with, then he will play in the NFL
OBGThu 9/11/14 3:45 PM
The NFL owns 49% of the arena league. He can't go there either.