NFLPA Bracing for an ‘Unprecedented’ Punishment Against Deshaun Watson

The Cleveland Browns made their bed.

It appears like it’s going to be a while until Browns fans see their new star Quarterback. According to ProFootballTalk, the NFL Players Association is bracing for an “unprecedented” punishment to be levied against Watson for violations of the league’s personal conduct policy. According to the report, the NFLPA’s defense for Watson will be to point out the NFL’s double-standard for its owners.

“Per a source with knowledge of the intended strategy, the NFLPA currently is bracing for a recommendation by the league of “unprecedented” punishment of Watson. Whatever the specific penalty, the union will mobilize to defend Watson, as it is required to do by the federal duty of fair representation.

If/when the NFL imposes an unpaid suspension on Deshaun Watson, the NFLPA will defend the case in part by pointing to the punishment (or lack thereof) imposed on Daniel Snyder, Robert Kraft, and Jerry Jones. https://t.co/bInB0YsneE

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) June 16, 2022

Twitter weighed in:

Ben Roethlisberger was suspended for six games because of two allegations. Deshaun Watson has been accused of sexual assault by 26 different women.

— CHRIS WORMLEY SZN (@DevinBushFan) June 16, 2022

“Unprecedented Suspension” https://t.co/HmJTZpyo2o

— Justin (@jayemdubbya) June 16, 2022

just when you think it can’t get any messier… https://t.co/eTcE6OVK0r

— eddie! (@eddielew_) June 16, 2022

Nfl going to be real quiet on this one. https://t.co/2KhWWKCmAB

— The Return (@McNair202) June 16, 2022

If true, we should probably stop suggesting Watson “will never play another snap in the NFL.” and/or “He’ll be suspended for the entire season.” https://t.co/YYQEIGzE1n

— Colb (@___Colb___) June 16, 2022

Whew. About to get spicy 🌶 https://t.co/7w2ZvQFRUp

— AP (@APriar94) June 16, 2022

This gets more interesting by the day. I didn’t know nfl owners are suppose to get tougher punishment….mmmmmm. https://t.co/xyrN2z2YL0

— Nehemiah hall (@Namanaspeaks) June 16, 2022

NFLPA ready to go scorched earth, and I'm already stocking up on popcorn. https://t.co/o649TFWe4v

— Tom Ryle, fully boosted (@TomRyleBTB) June 16, 2022

10 games max. https://t.co/5Oda3h6XR8

— Alex (@Alexeii__) June 16, 2022

The report goes on to explains that the NFLPA would defend Watson in part by making an aggressive argument that a lack of punishment handed down on a trio of owners who recently have found themselves in off-field controversy.

Clearly that’s the only defense they have at this point. Whether or not Watson is guilty of any crimes, there’s too much evidence out there that something strange was taking place. 24 women have the exact same issues with Watson, and the amount of excessive massages and masseuses’ shows something was certainly amiss.

Cleveland traded for Watson and signed him to a five-year contract worth a guaranteed $230 million.

Money potentially not well spent.

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