and then shaun watson, he sexually violated -- allegedly sexually violated 26 women. sit for six games. and the thing about it is that the nfl doesn't have a answer to. you're gonna get a strongly worded comment from fidel. they make their money because people like shaun watson -- it isn't every incentive that they have to go on there. so they have just been handed the situation. they're going to be very very angry about it. and then shaun watson's gonna play. >> there's a part of those two. when we think about this. the idea that these aren't criminal prosecutions. and i'm a prosecutor and i think about the due process. i hear a lot of commentary people make about the court of public opinion. the me too movement. the idea of cancel culture. all of this plays into one conversation around, why shouldn't they take everything away from him, and settle in the courtroom? a court of law. >> there are things that you can do that would violate the law that would cause you to lose your job at cnn. >> there's a long list. >> even some of those things you can lose your jobs. not

>> i think the shaun watson cooperated with the nfl pa.nd this is the first time showing that they went through the different particles, and they came back and pushed back and set, instead of this private sense, this private our brother said they get 6 games. the nfl says, no, we want more. the shaun says, no, i except more. can we just move on with their lives? i think, ultimately, if they have it their way, and this is a coordinated effort, it looks good on all sides, and they will move on. the problem that the nfl has is that they are not willing to talk about the quiet part out loud? they have a real problem, and they have to address it. the bottom line is business. the aspect of somebody's personal life does not coincide with that make their money. >> look, at the same time watches we've given one of the biggest contract in nfl history we're talking big money here what message do you think of the? >> message says that winning trumps all. to have $230 million guaranteed. those who are watching and paying attention, they structured the

the nfl is now appealing the suspension of cleveland browns quarterback to shaun watson.ed sexual misconduct too light? bob costas joins me next. ♪ this... is the planning effect. this is how it feels to know you have a wealth plan that covers everything that's important to you. this is what it's like to have a dedicated fidelity advisor looking at your full financial picture. making sure you have the right balance of risk and reward. and helping you plan for future generations. this is "the planning effect" from fidelity. why is roger happy? it's the little things carvana does. like giving him a real offer in two minutes and carvana's customer advocate caitlin picking up his car at promptly 10am. then paying him right there on the spot. we'll drive you happy at carvana. and it's easier than ever to■ get your projects done right. inside, outside, big or small, angi helps you find the right so for whatever you need done. with angi, you can connect with and see ratings and reviews. just search or scroll to see upf on hundreds of projects. and when you book and pay throug yo

if the shaun watson, a great football player by the way, if you really wanted to show contrition or remorsevidually. do it that way. at the end of the day, the man's gonna play football for the cleveland browns. he's gonna be on the football field. somebody is not going to be happy. at the end of the day, it's not going to be a happy ending for everybody, but at the same time, deshaun watson has got to start this process. i think this apology, sincere or not, is a start. i just don't think it is as sincere -- >> but if the apology is not sincere, is that an apology at all? we know the nfl's disciplinary officer did rule that deshaun watson should be suspended for the first six games. that is happening. but now the nfl is appealing that the sedition and they are definitely calling for more severe punishment. nikki, what are your thoughts here? >> i'm not gonna lie. when you first gave me this topic, the only cleveland round i knew was the cartoon, so i had to go into a rabbit hole and really did the research on what's happening, and to, me there's so many things as it's fresh for me, there's

. ♪♪ all right, after a judge ordered a six game suspension for shaun watson, the nfl is now appealingery real chance that his punishment could get more severe in the coming weeks. watson has been accused of sexual assault and other inappropriate conduct during massage sessions and civil rights lawsuits filed at least 24 women. joining me now to discuss this, is jason b. he's a senior writer for and it's tien and he has a brand-new book at that is very fascinating. he is the author of the rise of the black quarterback, what it means for america. i cannot wait to dive into this book, being the renowned of sports experts that i am. and i am very curious to have a discussion with jason. jason, thanks for being here. you are making across connection debut, congratulations on your. but i'm looking for to reading. it curious your thoughts. do you think a six game suspension was a fair punishment? >>>> sorry forgot to unmute. >> it's okay. it's just live tv, it's fine. thank you for having me, and thank you for what you do. it's very important. i think -- more importantly the nfl wasn't enoug