shuler82 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/13625844/ik-enemkpali-buffalo-bills-get-four-game-suspension-nfl-punching-new-york-jets-quarterback-geno-smith ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The NFL will suspend Buffalo Bills linebacker IK Enemkpali for the first four games of the season for punching and breaking the jaw of New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith, a person familiar with the decision has told The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Thursday because the NFL isn't expected to announce the suspension until Friday. Enemkpali will be suspended without pay for violating the league's personal conduct policy following the altercation that took place in the Jets locker room on Aug. 11. A second-year player, Enemkpali was immediately released and claimed by the Bills a day later. He appeared in three Bills preseason games before being cut on Sept. 4. Buffalo then signed him to its practice squad on Monday. Smith is expected to miss at least the first four games of the season recovering from the injury. He has no plans to file charges against Enemkpali. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 calling judge berman..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 This is awesome!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisvilleSlugger25 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Excellent. I don't care what you think of Geno, IK is a repeat offender and a punk with serious anger management issues. Geno wasn't the first person he has punched and I am sure he won't be the last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuler82 Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share Posted September 10, 2015 I kid with the title. I was one of Geno's defenders when this first went down (and got beat up here for it). But i do like what we've seen from Fitz and Gailey thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snell41 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 How many games was Steve Smith suspended for? How about that fist fight I think in Washington where teammates punched each other? Has a player ever been suspended 4 games for punching a teammate? If not he should challenge it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckdemon Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 unless he was told that he could be suspended 4 games for punching teammates i dont see how this holds up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRy56 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Damn IK. You could've been a contender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 calling judge berman..... yeah, he really knocked the wind out of Geno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Judge Berman: "IK didn't know he'd be punished, because there was no precedent set for face punching dooshy twat QBs, therefore he shouldn't be punished." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 unless he was told that he could be suspended 4 games for punching teammates i dont see how this holds up I think you're being sarcastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 everything but PED's, weed and domestic abuse will be appealed, 100% guaranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 LOL at workplace violence in the NFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdetroit Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 calling judge berman..... there were serious due process violations here plus I'm sure a finding of discrimination could made since Geno's face hurt IK's hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Since when does the NFL suspend players for stuff that happened with in the team? And he's on the practice squad anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Since when does the NFL suspend players for stuff that happened with in the team? And he's on the practice squad anyway. Probably because, typically, the team punishes the player internally but still keeps him on the roster. Similar to when the Panthers sent Steve Smith home in 2008 for punching Ken Lucas. But since he was cut and signed elsewhere, he never really got punished. The NFL can't exactly afford to have guys knocking out "starting" QB's with all the other problems they're dealing with. But of course, because of the Brady decision, IK can legitimately fight this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Since when does the NFL suspend players for stuff that happened with in the team? And he's on the practice squad anyway. First, he'll lose 4 weeks money. Might not be a big deal, but it's something. Second, why have a guy on your practice squad that can't practice? Bills might cut him, at least for the four weeks of his suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaniec Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Judge Berman: "IK didn't know he'd be punished, because there was no precedent set for face punching dooshy twat QBs, therefore he shouldn't be punished." Those rules only apply to the Patriots. There's a double standard in the NFL. Standard #1 for the Patriots - Standard #2 - for the rest of the NFL. It's sickening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 First, he'll lose 4 weeks money. Might not be a big deal, but it's something. Second, why have a guy on your practice squad that can't practice? Bills might cut him, at least for the four weeks of his suspension. There is a roster exemption for suspended players. I assume that carries over for the practice squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fibonacci Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 We should raise money to help out IK. Thanks buddy. Sorry to hear your suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaniec Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 We should raise money to help out IK. Thanks buddy. Sorry to hear your suspension. Buffalo Bills Fan here. IK deserves the suspension. One can't punch someone in the face and get away with it IMO. I am one who wasn't happy about this player coming to Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisvilleSlugger25 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Since when does the NFL suspend players for stuff that happened with in the team? And he's on the practice squad anyway. So if a player hits a man and breaks his jaw at a bar he can get suspended, but if he hits a defenseless player in a lockeroom he shouldn't be suspended because it happened "with in the team"? That makes no sense. This wasn't an on-field fight. IK is lucky Geno didn't press charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Interesting possibility here. If I'm not mistaken, a team must keep a player on the 53 for four weeks after he is claimed off a PS. Could a team claim him now, add him to the roster, then get the 4 week roster exemption for the time he's suspended? Also I know people are kidding about him taking it to court based on the Brady decision, but this would be a real option if he was a higher profile player. The league has openly turned its back on prior incidents of "in house" locker room fights. What makes this different? Smith is a QB? Isn't that discriminatory? I could easily see the court throwing this out because there is no established, written league rule on defending yourself from an assault, and what the guide lines are for such a suspension. This would actually be interesting as the players who witnessed the altercation would have to testify , under oath, as to what actually happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 So if a player hits a man and breaks his jaw at a bar he can get suspended, but if he hits a defenseless player in a lockeroom he shouldn't be suspended because it happened "with in the team"? That makes no sense. This wasn't an on-field fight. IK is lucky Geno didn't press charges. It happens all the time. IK apparently has a good punch. As another poster already stated. IK was cut then picked up the team didn't suspend him so the NFL stepped in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Westbrook vs Steven Davis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fibonacci Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Buffalo Bills Fan here. IK deserves the suspension. One can't punch someone in the face and get away with it IMO. I am one who wasn't happy about this player coming to Buffalo. Yes he deserved the suspension. Not criticizing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 IK sucks he has 1 highlight reel end of discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Those rules only apply to the Patriots. There's a double standard in the NFL. Standard #1 for the Patriots - Standard #2 - for the rest of the NFL. It's sickening Now you're getting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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