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Originally Posted by FringeNC
Of course the 5th doesn't apply in private settings -- that goes without saying. We don't know he pleaded the 5th, and even if did, does Goodell really want to stir the pot by having Hill publicly throw his mom or girlfriend under the bus? That keeps this story in the news!
I have no idea what will happen, but I think it's just as likely the Chiefs cut or trade Hill as it is Goodell gets involved. Goodell's involvement could boomerang for the league -- if the league is convinced he did, do they really come out looking better by handing out a 6-8 game suspension rather than doing nothing? Could be viewed as trivializing the crime. This is uncharted territory here, but I have to believe there have already been massive conversations between the league office, the Chiefs, and Hill.
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If you're the Chiefs, you think about Hill's expiring contract, the fact that the league might move him to their exempt list while investigating, the fact that he might face suspension after they finish investigating, the fact that the guy has a history and didn't have the sense to avoid this situation even if he is innocent. Cops are being called to his house often, etc. He is still with this woman and the situation is unchanged. He has a pretty high chance of getting in trouble again. A big contract for him is a bad play.