Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger was suspended 6 games by the NFL, becoming the latest victim of commissioner Roger Goodell's strict personal conduct policy. The Steelers afterward went as far as to inquire about deals for Roethlisberger, in who they invested $102 million over 8 years. The Steelers already traded WR Santonio Holmes to the New York Jets. Holmes was a productive receiver who ran into off the field problems during his career.
I have openly advocated for the suspension of Roethlisberger, feeling that Goodell has been unfair in his suspensions of Pacman Jones and Chris Henry. However, someone needs to step to the defense of the players. Roethlisberger certainly does not deserve a six-game suspension. All of the other players Goodell has suspended has also received hefty suspensions.
Goodell is only trying to go past the criticism former commissioner Paul Tagliabue received during the late stages of his tenure. It shouldn't even be Goodell's decision whether to suspend these players. It should be the team's decision. The Tennessee Titans invested a high draft pick on Jones. If the Titans see fit to suspend him because of their commitment to him, then they should do that. The same goes for the Steelers with Roethlisberger. Goodell should stay out of these matters.
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