August 29, 2014July 23, 2024

Aldon Smith’s nine game suspension is tough but acceptable

First of all, here is the story via Twitter.

49ers Aldon Smith suspended 9 games. Full NFL statement here: pic.twitter.com/cvZfABog45

— Randall Liu (@RLiuNFL) August 29, 2014

Source says Aldon Smith 9-game suspension broke down this way: 4 games substance-abuse violation, 5 games personal-conduct violations

— Ed Werder (@Edwerderespn) August 29, 2014

On Aldon Smith, source said the NFLPA negotiated on his behalf. Will be permitted to be at the Niners’ facility during suspension.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 29, 2014

And that negotiation period basically means there will be no appeal. It’s nine games for Smith. Appeal over and done with.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 29, 2014

So Aldon Smith gets the nine games and part of the deal he gets with it is that he can still be with team at facility during suspension. It’s a tough thing to take in but I think it’s a fair punishment for him.

The only thing that makes it tough is that the other situations, most notably the Ray Rice domestic violence situation, which was only given two games. But as of right now, I think the commissioner is trying to really send a message. His new tone of tough love is kicking in.

Ultimately, even though I think nine games is tough, it’s not something I can think is unfair. Hopefully Smith gets himself mentally and physically ready for football when he returns. Plus he cleans up his act.

And best solution to this? Just don’t get in trouble.