The NFL and the New York Giants gross mishandling of Josh Brown’s domestic violence is drawing criticisms from media, fans, and players. Wide receiver Steve Smith said Brown would be on IR if his ex-wife was Smith's daughter. And now, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Torrey Smith is voicing his anger with the situation.
The NFL has continually tried to assert its power over the players, whether it be on the issue of domeatic violence, or things like taunting and big hits. The onoy thing the NFL has shown in its discipline is glaring inconsistency. And given how serious domestic violence is, and how much of a problem it is in America, the NFL continues to come off worse and worse with each passing day.
The NFL is doing nobody any favors with its handling of domestic violence. If you get a minute give this article from Jane McManus a read. I would also recommend reading the investigating Deadspin has done that reflects how poorly the NFL has handled all this.
Celebrating a TD will get you fined but being an abuser can keep the checks coming in
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) October 21, 2016
Me tweeting that could get me fined but if I slapped my wife and no one saw it on camera I would be straight smh
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) October 21, 2016
Gotta start taking the things that are important serious....and be consistent with the investigation and punishment
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) October 21, 2016
It's disrespectful to the good men in the league that handle themselves the right way...you get punished for having fun but JB can get paid
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) October 21, 2016
As a person who witnessed DV growing up I don't understand how a man can do it...I may think his actions are a joke but the guy needs help
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) October 21, 2016
I hope he gets all of the help he needs while cashing checks every week
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) October 21, 2016
No system is perfect but ours clearly needs some changes.....just like our country does
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) October 21, 2016