Did Deshaun Watson Fool The Nfl Into Thinking He Was Taking Responsibility

Last Friday, with the settlement of Deshaun Watson’s disciplinary case suddenly a possibility, the Browns quarterback apologized for the first time to the women who were “affected” by his behavior. Immediately after the situation was resolved on Thursday, Watson issued a statement accepting responsibility for his decisions. Then he basically said, “Shh!” Like an accused criminal who signs a plea deal before pleading guilty, Watson insisted he’s innocent during an inappropriate press conference. His agent, David Mulugheta, after deleting a tweet attacking Judge Sue L. Robinson’s ruling that Watson did not appeal, tweeted that Watson has always maintained his innocence. That is not what Judge Robinson found. In the decision the NFLPA urged the NFL to accept, it found that Watson violated the Personal Conduct Policy in three different ways, committing four counts of nonviolent sexual assault. She found his behavior to be “extraordinary” and “predatory”. And now, after agreeing to a deal that extended her suspension by five games and added a $5 million fine, Watson and Mulugheta have backed down on their long-standing insistence that Watson did nothing wrong. The league has yet to respond to an email from PFT asking the simple question of whether Watson’s remarks constitute a violation of the terms of the settlement. Maybe he hasn’t broken the deal yet, but the “I didn’t do it” attitude doesn’t bode well for a particular aspect of the terms of the deal. As noted by ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter, as part of an inherently contradictory stream of tweets and retweets carrying water for Watson and dumping it on his head, “Watson has to comply with [evaluation] and treatment recommendations of a third-party behavioral expert to be reinstated” and “his reinstatement is contingent upon his compliance with the treatment plan.” “If he doesn’t comply, his reinstatement could be delayed, as well as further discipline,” Schefter says. Assessment and treatment should include honest, direct questions for Watson about whether he truly accepts responsibility for his behavior. Either admits to engaging in non-violent sexual assault. Judge Robinson found that his “categorical denial” was not true. He also found that his claim that he had never had an erection during a massage was completely false, as many massage therapists who had vouched for him acknowledged that he became aroused during massages they gave him. That’s why we shouldn’t assume Watson will automatically return in Week 13 in Houston. If/when the person providing him with evaluation and/or treatment plays the video from today’s press conference and Watson does not have a convincing explanation for his decision to maintain his innocence, it is possible that Watson will not receive the proper certification return and play. This is no small matter. As noted by Schefter, the league viewed Watson’s apology last Friday as an “important first step.” Today he took three steps back. Our guess? If he doesn’t make a clear and unequivocal public statement of responsibility before Week 13, there’s a chance he won’t play for the Browns when they visit the Texans.

title: “Did Deshaun Watson Fool The Nfl Into Thinking He Was Taking Responsibility Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-07” author: “Cecilia Bailey”

Last Friday, with the settlement of Deshaun Watson’s disciplinary case suddenly a possibility, the Browns quarterback apologized for the first time to the women who were “affected” by his behavior. Immediately after the situation was resolved on Thursday, Watson issued a statement accepting responsibility for his decisions. Then he basically said, “Shh!” Like an accused criminal who signs a plea deal before pleading guilty, Watson insisted he’s innocent during an inappropriate press conference. His agent, David Mulugheta, after deleting a tweet attacking Judge Sue L. Robinson’s ruling that Watson did not appeal, tweeted that Watson has always maintained his innocence. That is not what Judge Robinson found. In the decision the NFLPA urged the NFL to accept, it found that Watson violated the Personal Conduct Policy in three different ways, committing four counts of nonviolent sexual assault. She found his behavior to be “extraordinary” and “predatory”. And now, after agreeing to a deal that extended her suspension by five games and added a $5 million fine, Watson and Mulugheta have backed down on their long-standing insistence that Watson did nothing wrong. The league has yet to respond to an email from PFT asking the simple question of whether Watson’s remarks constitute a violation of the terms of the settlement. Maybe he hasn’t broken the deal yet, but the “I didn’t do it” attitude doesn’t bode well for a particular aspect of the terms of the deal. As noted by ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter, as part of an inherently contradictory stream of tweets and retweets carrying water for Watson and dumping it on his head, “Watson has to comply with [evaluation] and treatment recommendations of a third-party behavioral expert to be reinstated” and “his reinstatement is contingent upon his compliance with the treatment plan.” “If he doesn’t comply, his reinstatement could be delayed, as well as further discipline,” Schefter says. Assessment and treatment should include honest, direct questions for Watson about whether he truly accepts responsibility for his behavior. Either admits to engaging in non-violent sexual assault. Judge Robinson found that his “categorical denial” was not true. He also found that his claim that he had never had an erection during a massage was completely false, as many massage therapists who had vouched for him acknowledged that he became aroused during massages they gave him. That’s why we shouldn’t assume Watson will automatically return in Week 13 in Houston. If/when the person providing him with evaluation and/or treatment plays the video from today’s press conference and Watson does not have a convincing explanation for his decision to maintain his innocence, it is possible that Watson will not receive the proper certification return and play. This is no small matter. As noted by Schefter, the league viewed Watson’s apology last Friday as an “important first step.” Today he took three steps back. Our guess? If he doesn’t make a clear and unequivocal public statement of responsibility before Week 13, there’s a chance he won’t play for the Browns when they visit the Texans.

title: “Did Deshaun Watson Fool The Nfl Into Thinking He Was Taking Responsibility Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-29” author: “Griselda Turner”

Last Friday, with the settlement of Deshaun Watson’s disciplinary case suddenly a possibility, the Browns quarterback apologized for the first time to the women who were “affected” by his behavior. Immediately after the situation was resolved on Thursday, Watson issued a statement accepting responsibility for his decisions. Then he basically said, “Shh!” Like an accused criminal who signs a plea deal before pleading guilty, Watson insisted he’s innocent during an inappropriate press conference. His agent, David Mulugheta, after deleting a tweet attacking Judge Sue L. Robinson’s ruling that Watson did not appeal, tweeted that Watson has always maintained his innocence. That is not what Judge Robinson found. In the decision the NFLPA urged the NFL to accept, it found that Watson violated the Personal Conduct Policy in three different ways, committing four counts of nonviolent sexual assault. She found his behavior to be “extraordinary” and “predatory”. And now, after agreeing to a deal that extended her suspension by five games and added a $5 million fine, Watson and Mulugheta have backed down on their long-standing insistence that Watson did nothing wrong. The league has yet to respond to an email from PFT asking the simple question of whether Watson’s remarks constitute a violation of the terms of the settlement. Maybe he hasn’t broken the deal yet, but the “I didn’t do it” attitude doesn’t bode well for a particular aspect of the terms of the deal. As noted by ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter, as part of an inherently contradictory stream of tweets and retweets carrying water for Watson and dumping it on his head, “Watson has to comply with [evaluation] and treatment recommendations of a third-party behavioral expert to be reinstated” and “his reinstatement is contingent upon his compliance with the treatment plan.” “If he doesn’t comply, his reinstatement could be delayed, as well as further discipline,” Schefter says. Assessment and treatment should include honest, direct questions for Watson about whether he truly accepts responsibility for his behavior. Either admits to engaging in non-violent sexual assault. Judge Robinson found that his “categorical denial” was not true. He also found that his claim that he had never had an erection during a massage was completely false, as many massage therapists who had vouched for him acknowledged that he became aroused during massages they gave him. That’s why we shouldn’t assume Watson will automatically return in Week 13 in Houston. If/when the person providing him with evaluation and/or treatment plays the video from today’s press conference and Watson does not have a convincing explanation for his decision to maintain his innocence, it is possible that Watson will not receive the proper certification return and play. This is no small matter. As noted by Schefter, the league viewed Watson’s apology last Friday as an “important first step.” Today he took three steps back. Our guess? If he doesn’t make a clear and unequivocal public statement of responsibility before Week 13, there’s a chance he won’t play for the Browns when they visit the Texans.

title: “Did Deshaun Watson Fool The Nfl Into Thinking He Was Taking Responsibility Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-01” author: “Stephen Cline”

Last Friday, with the settlement of Deshaun Watson’s disciplinary case suddenly a possibility, the Browns quarterback apologized for the first time to the women who were “affected” by his behavior. Immediately after the situation was resolved on Thursday, Watson issued a statement accepting responsibility for his decisions. Then he basically said, “Shh!” Like an accused criminal who signs a plea deal before pleading guilty, Watson insisted he’s innocent during an inappropriate press conference. His agent, David Mulugheta, after deleting a tweet attacking Judge Sue L. Robinson’s ruling that Watson did not appeal, tweeted that Watson has always maintained his innocence. That is not what Judge Robinson found. In the decision the NFLPA urged the NFL to accept, it found that Watson violated the Personal Conduct Policy in three different ways, committing four counts of nonviolent sexual assault. She found his behavior to be “extraordinary” and “predatory”. And now, after agreeing to a deal that extended her suspension by five games and added a $5 million fine, Watson and Mulugheta have backed down on their long-standing insistence that Watson did nothing wrong. The league has yet to respond to an email from PFT asking the simple question of whether Watson’s remarks constitute a violation of the terms of the settlement. Maybe he hasn’t broken the deal yet, but the “I didn’t do it” attitude doesn’t bode well for a particular aspect of the terms of the deal. As noted by ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter, as part of an inherently contradictory stream of tweets and retweets carrying water for Watson and dumping it on his head, “Watson has to comply with [evaluation] and treatment recommendations of a third-party behavioral expert to be reinstated” and “his reinstatement is contingent upon his compliance with the treatment plan.” “If he doesn’t comply, his reinstatement could be delayed, as well as further discipline,” Schefter says. Assessment and treatment should include honest, direct questions for Watson about whether he truly accepts responsibility for his behavior. Either admits to engaging in non-violent sexual assault. Judge Robinson found that his “categorical denial” was not true. He also found that his claim that he had never had an erection during a massage was completely false, as many massage therapists who had vouched for him acknowledged that he became aroused during massages they gave him. That’s why we shouldn’t assume Watson will automatically return in Week 13 in Houston. If/when the person providing him with evaluation and/or treatment plays the video from today’s press conference and Watson does not have a convincing explanation for his decision to maintain his innocence, it is possible that Watson will not receive the proper certification return and play. This is no small matter. As noted by Schefter, the league viewed Watson’s apology last Friday as an “important first step.” Today he took three steps back. Our guess? If he doesn’t make a clear and unequivocal public statement of responsibility before Week 13, there’s a chance he won’t play for the Browns when they visit the Texans.

title: “Did Deshaun Watson Fool The Nfl Into Thinking He Was Taking Responsibility Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-18” author: “Stephen Fulkerson”

Last Friday, with the settlement of Deshaun Watson’s disciplinary case suddenly a possibility, the Browns quarterback apologized for the first time to the women who were “affected” by his behavior. Immediately after the situation was resolved on Thursday, Watson issued a statement accepting responsibility for his decisions. Then he basically said, “Shh!” Like an accused criminal who signs a plea deal before pleading guilty, Watson insisted he’s innocent during an inappropriate press conference. His agent, David Mulugheta, after deleting a tweet attacking Judge Sue L. Robinson’s ruling that Watson did not appeal, tweeted that Watson has always maintained his innocence. That is not what Judge Robinson found. In the decision the NFLPA urged the NFL to accept, it found that Watson violated the Personal Conduct Policy in three different ways, committing four counts of nonviolent sexual assault. She found his behavior to be “extraordinary” and “predatory”. And now, after agreeing to a deal that extended her suspension by five games and added a $5 million fine, Watson and Mulugheta have backed down on their long-standing insistence that Watson did nothing wrong. The league has yet to respond to an email from PFT asking the simple question of whether Watson’s remarks constitute a violation of the terms of the settlement. Maybe he hasn’t broken the deal yet, but the “I didn’t do it” attitude doesn’t bode well for a particular aspect of the terms of the deal. As noted by ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter, as part of an inherently contradictory stream of tweets and retweets carrying water for Watson and dumping it on his head, “Watson has to comply with [evaluation] and treatment recommendations of a third-party behavioral expert to be reinstated” and “his reinstatement is contingent upon his compliance with the treatment plan.” “If he doesn’t comply, his reinstatement could be delayed, as well as further discipline,” Schefter says. Assessment and treatment should include honest, direct questions for Watson about whether he truly accepts responsibility for his behavior. Either admits to engaging in non-violent sexual assault. Judge Robinson found that his “categorical denial” was not true. He also found that his claim that he had never had an erection during a massage was completely false, as many massage therapists who had vouched for him acknowledged that he became aroused during massages they gave him. That’s why we shouldn’t assume Watson will automatically return in Week 13 in Houston. If/when the person providing him with evaluation and/or treatment plays the video from today’s press conference and Watson does not have a convincing explanation for his decision to maintain his innocence, it is possible that Watson will not receive the proper certification return and play. This is no small matter. As noted by Schefter, the league viewed Watson’s apology last Friday as an “important first step.” Today he took three steps back. Our guess? If he doesn’t make a clear and unequivocal public statement of responsibility before Week 13, there’s a chance he won’t play for the Browns when they visit the Texans.