Rich Eisen says NFLPA’s push for zero-game suspension for Deshaun Watson could lead to serious ramifications

Deshaun Watson's disciplinary hearing regarding allegations of sexual assault has bled into Thursday morning.

It's still unclear just what punishments might be levied his way. The league wants to suspend the quarterback for at least a year, while the players' union (NFLPA) wants to see him miss zero games.

Rich Eisen, while speaking on his show, said that there would be a huge outcry should Watson be spared from suspension.

"But I just want to say this. If this comes up with zero games, there will be such a major hue and cry, including from this seat. Zero games for Deshaun Watson's behavior.

"All you gotta do is just read these depositions and read the details and hear his complete, utter lack of ability to rationally explain himself. And when I say rationally, I mean, for somebody who's, in my case, just very eager to hear something, understandably, exculpatory from him about his own behavior. And I haven't heard anything remotely close to that."

For Eisen, it'd be an absolute mess to allow Watson to escape scot-free.

"And then if he gets zero games and gets to play all the games and make $46 million, what a horrible look for everyone, including every other player in the association - that I understand it's doing its job right now.

"But just think of the ramifications if what comes out of all of this, is Watson loses no games this year, and makes all of his $46 million. What a mess that would be."

Timeline for the Deshaun Watson decision

The NFL and NFPLA's jointly appointed disciplinary officer, Sue L Robinson, has an indefinite period of time following the conclusion of the hearing to decide what the punishment will be for Deshaun Watson.

While a decision is almost certainly going to be made ahead of training camp, it could bleed into the preseason, especially if the NFL wants to rake in unprecedented television ratings for the Browns' preseason opener against the Jaguars on August 12.

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