Source: NFLPA files for restraining order to again block Ezekiel Elliott suspension

[JoeKing]

Because the 2nd Circuit Appeals Court (in NY) eventually overruled the District Court and Brady eventually served his suspension.

That's what some people fear here with Elliott in NY. That the district court may give him his injunction but the 2nd Circuit would likely not be as favorable to the NFLPA and Elliott as other appeals courts.

Brady stopped appealing is why the NFL eventually got it's way with Brady. We aren't dealing with the 2nd CAC yet, we'll cross that road when we get to it.

 

[Alexander]

How do you "tell" an innocent man to "take" something that will forever ruin his career and reputation?

When the end result will be affirmation of a corrupt Commisioner's abuse of power, how can he win? I think there is enough out there for him to salvage his reputation. I just don't think he can win and all that drawing it out does is ruin two seasons.

 

[JoeKing]

When the end result will be affirmation of a corrupt Commisioner's abuse of power, how can he win? I think there is enough out there for him to salvage his reputation. I just don't think he can win and all that drawing it out does is ruin two seasons.

Again you reduce it down to football when EE's legal team has clearly stated this case is bigger than football.

 

[Sydla]

Brady stopped appealing is why the NFL eventually got it's way with Brady. We aren't dealing with the 2nd CAC yet, we'll cross that road when we get to it.

Well technically he did appeal the Appeals Court's decision. He requested an en banc hearing and the Court denied his request, I believe. He decided then after two losses to not push it any further.

You made the comment about why people wouldn't consider NY favorable to Elliott. This is why. The Appeals Court might not be as player friendly as the district court.

 

[lukin2006]

Off your meds?

Nope...just realistic...the dude was under investigation for the last year...an intelligent mature human would have been on his best behaviour...Elliot is a headcase, it’s pretty obvious.

 

[JoeKing]

Well technically he did appeal the Appeals Court's decision. He requested an en banc hearing and the Court denied his request, I believe. He decided then after two losses to not push it any further.

You made the comment about why people wouldn't consider NY favorable to Elliott. This is why. The Appeals Court might not be as player friendly as the district court.

Wasn't Elliott's request for an en banc rehearing approved?

 

[Sydla]

Wasn't Elliott's request for an en banc rehearing approved?

Not to my knowledge. They just filed it and I haven't seen it ruled on yet. And their en banc request is filed with the 5th Circuit of Appeals out of New Orleans, not the 2nd Circuit in NY.

 

[Sydla]

Wasn't Elliott's request for an en banc rehearing approved?

And think about it this way.

Why were the NFLPA and Elliott's attorneys so quick to have this filed in Texas and not NY even before the arbitration ruling came down? And why did the NFL argue tooth and nail to get this thrown out in Texas and moved to NY?

Because the NFL knows that the NY court system, in the long run, would probably be more favorable to them.

 

[JoeKing]

And think about it this way.

Why were the NFLPA and Elliott's attorneys so quick to have this filed in Texas and not NY even before the arbitration ruling came down? And why did the NFL argue tooth and nail to get this thrown out in Texas and moved to NY?

Because the NFL knows that the NY court system, in the long run, would probably be more favorable to them.

I still see EE winning this thing. We'll just have to wait and see. Meanwhile Elliott is not allowed to be around the Cowboys facilities at The Star.

 

[pugilist]

eventually the merits of the case are going to be argued and the NFL is going to have it's *** handed to them, i can't wait

 

[sbark]

All this work by Goodall....for what ...to label Zeke for life.

Jerry....

 

[Fletch]

Nope...just realistic...the dude was under investigation for the last year...an intelligent mature human would have been on his best behaviour...Elliot is a headcase, it’s pretty obvious.

Head case? Ok.

 

[remdak]

When the end result will be affirmation of a corrupt Commisioner's abuse of power, how can he win? I think there is enough out there for him to salvage his reputation. I just don't think he can win and all that drawing it out does is ruin two seasons.

Yeah, Roethlisberger salvaged his reputation after his suspension. That's rarely mentioned now and it doesn't seem to have hurt his marketability. People tend to forget over time.

 

[Alexander]

Again you reduce it down to football when EE's legal team has clearly stated this case is bigger than football.

And his legal team is using constructs like fairness when it is pretty much determined that Goodell does not have to be fair.

 

[CowboyStar88]

Nope...just realistic...the dude was under investigation for the last year...an intelligent mature human would have been on his best behaviour...Elliot is a headcase, it’s pretty obvious.

I'm sorry, but what did he do that had an impact on this "investigation"? Kia Roberts the head investigator said no suspension. I think you need to relax and look at this for what it is. If you haven't actually read all the facts about the case you probably should. Because you sound like a headcase

 

[Yakuza Rich]

I never said don't take a shot.

Again, you miss the point.

It should not be a 'tough situation' for the Cowboys and EE to decide on whether to fight or accept the 6-game suspension.

There are more important things to life than football. Helping clear your name of a lie from a woman who lied about being abused is one of those things.

It's only a 'tough situation' for you because you're a fan and the only impact it has on your life is your favorite team's star player may get suspended for 6-games. But for somebody like EE it shouldn't be a tough decision at all. And for the Cowboys it should not be a tough decision either because they should support their employee that has been wronged.




YR

 

[Bleedblue1111]

Yeah, Roethlisberger salvaged his reputation after his suspension. That's rarely mentioned now and it doesn't seem to have hurt his marketability. People tend to forget over time.

He's still referred to as Rapisberger to this day. People haven't forgotten.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

I also doubt she could prove it in a civil suit, where it only requires a "more likely than not" verdict. It's more likely Elliott would win a civil suit, if he sued her. How come no one has asked Goodell about this? I thought they used a similar standard, for finding the player responsible.

There's nowhere that says the NFL uses a similar standard to what a civil court may use. Past cases have been similar, but that's just how the NFL has operated...not because there's some type of guideline that says they need to operate like a civil court case.

The problem with EE trying to sue Thompson is that she has not been arrested. She should have been arrested for lying to police and tampering with a witness. But since the gutless DA in Columbus is too afraid to do so in fear of 'victim shaming' a female, EE in all likelihood doesn't have a case.

All we do know at this point is Goodell is terrified of taking the stand and is doing everything possible to not be forced to take the stand. If that does happen, then maybe we can get some real answers from this carny.





YR

 

[Sydla]

Again, you miss the point.

It should not be a 'tough situation' for the Cowboys and EE to decide on whether to fight or accept the 6-game suspension.

There are more important things to life than football. Helping clear your name of a lie from a woman who lied about being abused is one of those things.

It's only a 'tough situation' for you because you're a fan and the only impact it has on your life is your favorite team's star player may get suspended for 6-games. But for somebody like EE it shouldn't be a tough decision at all. And for the Cowboys it should not be a tough decision either because they should support their employee that has been wronged.




YR

Actually you missed the point.

I never said it was a tough situation for them to choose between fighting and not fighting. You are confusing "decision" with "situation". So take a step off your condescending soapbox.

It's not a tough decision to fight this. I've never suggested otherwise and I've actually said multiple times that he should fight this.

It's a tough situation all around because in the ideal world, the Cowboys would want to put this behind them as soon as possible and not have it drag out for another offseason. For Elliott, it's obvious why this is a tough situation.

 

[Nightman]

It's only a 'tough situation' for you because you're a fan and the only impact it has on your life is your favorite team's star player may get suspended for 6-games. But for somebody like EE it shouldn't be a tough decision at all. And for the Cowboys it should not be a tough decision either because they should support their employee that has been wronged.

EE is wrongfully being pegged as the reason we are 2-3 ......it is a "quick fix" mentality

If EE just takes his medicine we will be the 13-3 team again.....it is wrong and short sighted

Our D has cost us 2 games.....LA and DEN and folded at the end after a terrible TAINT against GB

Zeke is a not a distraction or scape goat....... he should fight this thru the SCOTUS