re: So why wouldnt Rice be suspended for the new mandated 6 games?

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I completely understand the move by the NFL and the Ravens. However, if I'm the head of the NFLPA, you have to be concerned with the NFL handing down a punishment, changing the rule, then retroactively enforcing a punishment that is more severe than the one already rendered AND the new rule.

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Much like MLB and MLBPA with Arod, like him or not the powers in charge went after him without a failed drug test. Paperwork and testimony they had were enough for the "good of the game" lingo but MLBPA didn't lift a finger because of media image. Just like the NFLPA won't do a thing here. Image has become our pro sports leagues now, to much $$ for anyone to go out on a limb, no I am not sticking up for Rice or Arod just commenting on it all with a don't rock the boat policy.

The thing that gets to me is the sports reporters following the games on a daily basis. NFL beat writers knew this was the case but didn't write much until the absurd 2 game penalty and then the video. They could have beat a drum but were content on reporting about Manziel and Richard Sherman. MLB writers knew all along about steroids but didn't care because the game was growing. But now that they have the "holier than thou" they can hang it over players with HOF votes.

*end of rant, holy shite wheres the tylenol?*

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However, if I'm the head of the NFLPA, you have to be concerned with the NFL handing down a punishment, changing the rule, then retroactively enforcing a punishment that is more severe than the one already rendered AND the new rule.

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You mean like they are about to do for Josh Gordon and Wes Welker?

It's ok to lessen their suspensions with new rules, but it's not ok to add to a suspension for Ray Rice now that there are new rules?

Can't have your cake and eat it to NFL, or maybe you can?