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An NFL spokesman said the league had no comment Thursday on a speculative report that Vikings offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie is likely to be suspended for four games for violating the league's personal conduct policy. Sirius NFL Radio first reported the one-sentence item during its Wednesday afternoon update, but the NFL spokesman said the league had nothing to announce. McKinnie faces four charges, including one of felony aggravated battery, stemming from a February fight outside a Miami nightclub. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and is scheduled for a Sept. 24 appearance in Miami-Dade County Court. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell met with McKinnie, the Vikings' starting left tackle, in late May.

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August 15, 2008  09:50 AM ET
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The NFL is mum on his suspension and so am I. Mum's the word.

August 15, 2008  10:22 AM ET
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Here we go with this again...

August 15, 2008  11:18 AM ET
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Another typical lowlife Viking.

August 15, 2008  11:18 AM ET
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The Vikings always self-destruct. Isn't it great?

August 15, 2008  12:59 PM ET
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McKinnie has had character issues and, if he is found guilty or pleads out, he SHOULD get suspended. But I don't see how he could be suspended if he's found not guilty. It doesn't make any sense. It's not illegal to be at a nightclub. Should he use better judgement? Of course. But that doesn't mean that he shouldn't be able to go out if he can conduct himself in a decent manner. Another problem I have is Lynch from Buffalo not getting any action taken against him. He was found guilty of hit and run in an incident that a woman was taken to the hospital. No suspension. I understand that it is a difference in criminal conduct, but it's still not very good personal conduct.

August 15, 2008  02:08 PM ET
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How can you suspend McKinnie for 4 games, yet Brandon Marshall who was arrested on 3 seperate occasions in 1 month only gets 3 games? It makes no sense.

August 15, 2008  04:03 PM ET
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"How can you suspend McKinnie for 4 games, yet Brandon Marshall who was arrested on 3 seperate occasions in 1 month only gets 3 games? It makes no sense."

I'm still scratching my head over Chris Henry's 6 arrests not getting him permanently suspended. Let's just say, the current Commish hasn't shown an equal hand when dealing punishment among players.

 
August 15, 2008  04:18 PM ET
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Stick with the boat thing for cryin' out loud!!!!!!!

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