If you do not act appropriately off the field, Roger Goodell wants to make it clear that you won't be playing football. Two players were handed suspensions yesterday for their actions - Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry. The suspensions were made as a result of the NFL's new conduct policy, which toughens suspensions and also could penalize teams for improper handling of situations. Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy believes that the policy will only do well for the league in the long run.

"I think the commissioner is trying to make a statement, and I think it's good," said Dungy. "I'm sorry for the two guys it happened to, but I think down the line it will help us. I've read through the whole conduct policy, and I'm behind it 100 percent."


Jones was handed a full year suspension, while Henry was suspended for eight games. Jones will forfeit his entire salary of $1,292,500 for this season, while Henry will lose $217,500. For Titans fans that are hoping Jones could still play this season, their is a little bit of hope. If things go his way in a pending case in Georgia, Jones' suspension could be reduced to ten games.

The Bengals and the Titans both supported the suspensions of their players.

"While we regret the circumstances that called for it, it's good for both Chris and the Bengals to have the matter resolved," said Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis. "Our team will move forward, and now it is up to Chris to acquire a more mature understanding of his responsibilities as a player for the Bengals and a representative of the NFL."

Goodell said it best, in terms of playing in the league:

"It is a privilege to represent the NFL, not a right," Goodell said. "These players and all members of our league have to make the right choices and decisions in their conduct on a consistent basis."

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