On Tuesday, the hearing regarding the potential discipline of Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will commence.

The most important wrinkle likely will be whether and to what extent she allows Watson and the NFL Players Association to pursue the idea that discipline of any player must be proportional to discipline imposed on owners who have potentially violated the Personal Conduct Policy.

If she orders the NFL to surrender all evidence regarding the Commanders investigation and the punishment of owner Daniel Snyder to the NFLPA, that could put pressure on the league.

If she orders the NFL to produce evidence regarding whether to investigate or to discipline Patriots owner Robert Kraft in connection with his solicitation arrest (the charges were dropped), that could put pressure on the league.

If she orders the NFL to provide information regarding the failure to investigate the Cowboys voyeurism scandal, that could put pressure on the league.

Put simply, the league could cut a deal with Watson to avoid having to disclose information that it would rather keep concealed as to Snyder, Kraft, and Jones.

If any discipline at all is imposed by Judge Robinson, the league can appeal the case.

The only way for Watson to avoid that outcome is to have Judge Robinson impose no discipline at all.

I truly feel bad for Browns fans!