Speculation yes. Assumption no. It's all anyone has been able to do. Whether you think the ban might end up being 6 - 8 - 10 games or a year. It's speculation.
Based on the other conduct bans we have seen - I have always said I expected a 10 games minimum. I won't discount a year but settling all but 4 cases is a help.
In the end I am not so sure the total of number of cases plays any role in what the NFL thinks. It has to some on the board. It never really influenced what I thought or think now.
The clearing of cases simplifies Watsons defense, so in that sense it helps.
