The NFL is considering a change in policy regarding its players who are convicted of domestic violence. The issue has been in the spotlight following Ravens running back Ray Rice’s two game suspension for the February altercation with his wife.
The new proposal was stipulate that a minimum four game suspension for a first offense and if there is a second, up to a year.
This is a step in the right direction, but I can’t help but wonder why NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell didn’t think of this as he was offering an explanation for the brevity of Ray Rice’s suspension. I guess some situations are meant to be the catalyst for change.