Deshaun Watson could still be suspended

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Deshaun Watson could still be suspended

Even though calls for an 11-game suspension, the quarterback could actually be out even longer Andrelton Simmons Jersey than that if he doesn't comply with the terms of his settlement.When the announced Watson's punishment on Thursday, one key part of the deal was noted by Roger Goodell. "This settlement requires compliance with a profe sional evaluation and treatment plan," the commi sioner said.So what exactly does that mean?According , the evaluation and treatment plan will be handled by "a third-party behavioral expert" and if Watson wants to get reinstated, he'll have to comply with any recommendations made by the expert. If Watson doesn't comply, "his reinstatement could be delayed," which could lead to a suspension that lasts longer than 11 games.It's not clear what a behavioral expert will want to see from Watson, but if the quarterback is asked to show remorse, that could end up being an i sue. CBS Sports NFL Insider Jonathan Jones noted on Thursday that one of the NFL's biggest problems with Watson was the fact the quarterback didn't show any remorse for the pain Cam Bedrosian Jersey he may have caused the women involved in the 24 sexual a sault lawsuits that were filed against them. "The NFL did not feel that Deshaun Watson had expre sed any type of remorse." breaks down the TWO KEY FACTORS in what led to Deshaun Watson's final punishment from the NFL. CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) When Watson met with the media on Thursday, he once against had a chance to show remorse, but instead, he doubled down on his innocence. "I'm going to continue to stand on my innocence," Watson . "Just because settlements Luis Valbuena Jersey and things like that happen doesn't mean that a person is guilty for anything."Browns owner Dee Haslam that Watson was innocent, and she definitely didn't seem to share his opinion on that. "We respect his opinion," Haslam said. "I do think in counseling Deshaun will grow to learn a lot more about himself. If you know anything about counseling, it takes a long time to go through that proce Cody Allen Jersey s."Haslam seemed to insinuate that Watson may not be remorseful now, but he might be after going through the NFL-mandated counseling. As for Watson, not only did he maintain his innocence, but he also added that he'd like to tell his side of the story one day."That's definitely the plan, that's definitely the goal," . "I feel like through this whole proce s we've been trying to tell my side of the story, but a lot of people didn't really pay too much attention Nolan Ryan Jersey to it." Although Watson is currently eligible to return to the field in Week 13 against the , that might not end up happening if he doesn't comply with the terms of his NFL-mandated evaluation and treatment recommendations. The problem there is that if he doesn't think he did anything wrong, then he might not think he needs any sort of treatment, which could make it difficult for him to comply with what a behavioral expert asks him to do.
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