2025-2026 NFL Season Thread

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

0% chance anyone will sign him this year.

Yep, it's an appeal that givees him little more than a moral victory.

[burner xxx]

you're probably right

RBs aren't even that valuable these days anyway

[JamesG.]

Ray Rice Wins Appeal to Overturn Indefinite NFL Suspension
Nov 28, 2014
by Sadie Gennis


Former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice won his appeal of an indefinite suspension Friday and has been reinstated to the NFL. Rice, who was suspended for knocking his then-fiancé Janay Rice unconscious in February, is now eligible to sign with any NFL team.

"I would like to thank Judge Barbara Jones, the NFL Players Association, my attorneys, agents, advisors, family, friends and fans -- but most importantly, my wife Janay," Rice said in a statement Friday.

"I made an inexcusable mistake and accept full responsibility for my actions. I am thankful that there was a proper appeals process in place to address this issue. I will continue working hard to improve myself and be the best husband, father and friend, while giving back to my community and helping others to learn from my mistakes."







Rice was originally only suspended for two games, plus an additional fine of one week's salary. But after a video from inside the elevator where Rice hit Janay was posted online in September, the Ravens let Rice go, and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell suspended him indefinitely, claiming the video revealed a "starkly difference sequence of events."

Former U.S. District Judge Barbara S. Jones, who heard Rice's appeal, concluded that since Rice did not lie or mislead Goodell, "the imposition of the indefinite suspension was arbitrary."







Throughout the ordeal, Janay Rice has stood by and defended her husband, whom she married a little over a month after the incident in Atlantic City.

Earlier this month, she gave an in-depth interview to share her version of what happened in the elevator, admitting that neither she nor Rice even remember what they were arguing about. "It was that insignificant," Janay told ESPN.

"As we were arguing, he was on his phone and not looking at me. I went to reach for his phone, and when he grabbed it back, he spit at me and I slapped him," she continued. "We got into the elevator and what happened inside is still foggy to me. The only thing I know -- and I can't even say I 'remember' because I only know from what Ray has told me -- is that I slapped him again and then he hit me. I remember nothing else from inside the elevator."







Janay said that Rice took full responsibility for the incident, but that nothing could have prepared them for the first video of the assault to leak.

"The video didn't make me rethink our relationship, but I did want more of an explanation from him," Janay said. "I asked him why he left me on the floor like that. I asked him how he felt when he saw that I was unconscious. He told me he was in shock. I asked him what happened when we got out of the elevator. He told me he was terrified because security was there. I asked him how he felt seeing me like that. He said he was thinking, 'What did I just do?' I didn't watch the video again."

"We know our incident led to very important discussions to hashtags of 'why I stayed; and 'why I left.' If it took our situation becoming headline news to show domestic violence is happening in this country, that's a positive," Janay concluded. "I hope when people read this they realize that we're real. I want people to know how much we love each other and how far we've come. Everyone has their own story, this is mine."







The couple also sat down with Matt Lauer for a two-part interview that will air on Monday and Tuesday on the "Today" show.

"I just knew he hit me, and I was completely over it. I was done," Janay tells Lauer. "Of course in the back of my mind and in my heart, I knew that our relationship wouldn't be over because I know that this isn't us, and it's not him."

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Ray-Rice...w-1089947.aspx

[R3P0]

This is already being discussed in the NFL thread no need for a new thread on it.

[Brady_2_Moss]

Originally Posted by burner xxx

I would say it's more near 10%

[Show spoiler](i'm a below average nfl fan so don't take my word)

He'll carry baggage but it's still Ray Rice arguably a top-10 RB

His top 10 days are loooong gone. RBs high points don't last long. They drop of FAST. And you can find rookies now that can do the same. Look at Murray for OAK or Gray for Pats. No name guys making an impact

[SleeperAgent]

I really hope they flex the Pack/Pats game to SNF. It is easily going to be the best game of the week. No one wants to watch Denver beat the hell outta KC for 2 hours. I'm not a fan of any of those teams, but I like to see great night games.

[atfree]

Originally Posted by SleeperAgent

I really hope they flex the Pack/Pats game to SNF. It is easily going to be the best game of the week. No one wants to watch Denver beat the hell outta KC for 2 hours. I'm not a fan of any of those teams, but I like to see great night games.

The flex schedule is done weeks in advance to allow for stadiums, fans to prepare. Plus CBS and Fox can protect at least one game from flexing....CBS protected Pats/Pack game.
As a Broncos diehard, I hope we beat the hell outta KC but I doubt it. Its in KC, its for the division lead, plus we (Broncos) are in kind of funk for past few weeks. Its gonna be close and I wouldn't be shocked if we lose.

[cajmoyper]

I feel good about the Pack tomorrow. I feel like it'll be a closer game being at Lambeau than if it were to be at Gillette. But I think the high is something like 30 degrees. Which plays more into the Pats hands believe it or not. I'd rather they try and beat us with the passing game than their running game seeing as how our rush D is abysmal. It's been better though since they moved Clay to that inside position. We'll see. Go Pack Go!!!

[BLMN]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

0% chance anyone will sign him this year.

I can see Denver signing him.

[Brady_2_Moss]

Originally Posted by SleeperAgent

I really hope they flex the Pack/Pats game to SNF. It is easily going to be the best game of the week. No one wants to watch Denver beat the hell outta KC for 2 hours. I'm not a fan of any of those teams, but I like to see great night games.

No...no flex. sunday night games suck. hate them as a fan

[Brady_2_Moss]

Originally Posted by cajmoyper

I feel good about the Pack tomorrow. I feel like it'll be a closer game being at Lambeau than if it were to be at Gillette. But I think the high is something like 30 degrees. Which plays more into the Pats hands believe it or not. I'd rather they try and beat us with the passing game than their running game seeing as how our rush D is abysmal. It's been better though since they moved Clay to that inside position. We'll see. Go Pack Go!!!

packers are a cold weather team..both teams are..temp won't have a effect on the game

[cajmoyper]

I just mean that when it's cold like this, there's often a notable dip in Rodgers' production whereas Brady doesn't seem to be affected either way. I may be wrong but that wild-card game last year wasn't Rodgers' best. I hope to God I'm wrong tomorrow.

[Brady_2_Moss]

Originally Posted by cajmoyper

I just mean that when it's cold like this, there's often a notable dip in Rodgers' production whereas Brady doesn't seem to be affected either way. I may be wrong but that wild-card game last year wasn't Rodgers' best. I hope to God I'm wrong tomorrow.

I am picking the packers in this one. This is the pats last game that will be a big challenge i think. If they win it..i think they win out. Lose this one and they i think they will get back on track

Either way it will be close. Packers need this game more then pats if they want home field/first round bye

27-24 something like that

[Tony208]

Beating down good teams in the regular season is what the Pats do. I will take them in this game.

[Moviefan1203]

Let's go Buffalo!

[Waboman]

Blocked punt, TD Vikings! Wished we played Carolina more often.

[Terjyn]

Originally Posted by Waboman

Blocked punt, TD Vikings! Wished we played Carolina more often.

First time for the Vikings since 1986. Wow.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by Terjyn

First time for the Vikings since 1986. Wow.

Until it just happened again!

[Waboman]

Originally Posted by Terjyn

First time for the Vikings since 1986. Wow.

You wanna take your time, like a fine wine. An '86 Vikings cabernet.

Ha! Another blocked punt for a TD!

[Waboman]

Originally Posted by rickah88

Until it just happened again!