As a Packers and Redskins fan, I don’t expect to be in the playoffs much.

The Redskins got really lucky last week. I expect that they will be crushed by the Seahawks. Already outmatched, we will need all of out players.

But I still say that Taylor ought to be suspended for the spitting incident. If the league issued suspensions rather than fines, Taylor’s brand of obnoxiousness would end. Even if it removes any chance of the Redskins advancing, suspending spitters would be good for the game.

Most sports leagues make the mistake of believing that their declining conduct standards are acceptable as long as people keep watching. I suspect people would embrace sports more strongly if we could admire the athletes’ character as well as their physical ability.