News: PFT: Federal judge reinstates Ezekiel Elliott suspension

[PA Cowboy Fan]

The NFL seems to be labeling Zeke a sex offender and punishing him for the "crime" when the judicial system has said the actual evidence does not rise to that level. It seems to me he should be able to sue them for defamation at the very least. In any case, this shows Goodell is a horrible person and the owners should get rid of him, not extend him. Just because he can steamroll someone doesn't mean that he should.

Obviously the CBA gives Goodell the power to label any player with whatever he deems appropriate. Must be nice to be able to play God with people's lives.

 

[TheDude]

Looking at the thread up top I'd play it cool or at least find a wink wink way around it. Don't want to see anyone not be able to post when you can say the same thing in a different way you know.

I was referring to the ruling:

"The pertinent terms of the CBA reside at the crossroads of the public’s desire for the controlled carnage that is the sport of football and the NFL’s ability to discipline players for off-the-field violence. With this in mind, the Court finds that the public interest weighs in favor of denying injunctive relief."

There is an inference that those who play football are inherently predisposed to off the field violence. It definitely is colorful language that is a bit superfluous to the last sentence.

No reason not to say
"The pertinent terms of the CBA reside in the NFL’s ability to discipline players for off-the-field violence. With this in mind, the Court finds that the public interest weighs in favor of denying injunctive relief." - unless you are trying to make a larger point

 

[Philmonroe]

I was referring to the ruling:

"The pertinent terms of the CBA reside at the crossroads of the public’s desire for the controlled carnage that is the sport of football and the NFL’s ability to discipline players for off-the-field violence. With this in mind, the Court finds that the public interest weighs in favor of denying injunctive relief."

There is an inference that those who play football are inherently predisposed to off the field violence. It definitely is colorful language that is a bit superfluous to the last sentence.

No reason not to say
"The pertinent terms of the CBA reside in the NFL’s ability to discipline players for off-the-field violence. With this in mind, the Court finds that the public interest weighs in favor of denying injunctive relief." - unless you are trying to make a larger point

Oh ok just don't want to see anybody in CZ jail lol. I agree with you though on that.

 

[Deep_Freeze]

Don't know if Goodell wants to show up to the draft next year.

I'm bringing torches and pitch forks. He might need some security...alot of security.

 

[Fizziksman]

The NFL seems to be labeling Zeke a sex offender and punishing him for the "crime" when the judicial system has said the actual evidence does not rise to that level. It seems to me he should be able to sue them for defamation at the very least. In any case, this shows Goodell is a horrible person and the owners should get rid of him, not extend him. Just because he can steamroll someone doesn't mean that he should.

the problem is that this is why the owners hired him in the first place. He is absolutely killing the credibility of the Player's Union to negotiate any kind of reasonable deal. This favors the owners.

 

[Bigdog]

Just wondering when the NFL will investigate Eli Manning's jersey scandal now that the Elliot case is all over. Oh right a minute. How about never. Yeah I am little upset but I just things to be fair but I know it never will.

 

[AzorAhai]

What in the actual **** is that. How can any sane human think that is actual a legit argument against him?

 

[AzorAhai]

The majority of fans, the casual fans, have no idea who Jarvis Landry is. That’s really all the justification the NFL really cares about.

 

[mattjames2010]

What in the actual **** is that. How can any sane human think that is actual a legit argument against him?

LOL where the hell do these judges come from?

 

[AzorAhai]

LOL where the hell do these judges come from?

Somewhere they shouldn’t. This was the result I expected at some point in time, but the reasoning that keeps coming out with these cases is baffling. I just don’t understand how people think this kind of statement does anything but undermine their ruling.

 

[AzorAhai]

On a side note, this ruling basically green lit the commissioner to do whatever the hell he wants unhindered. And if we’ve found anything out, it’s that he can and will escalate this to the purpose of his agenda.

 

[Beast_from_East]

Yep some need to log off for the night come back calmer tomorrow

Agreed............emotions are running high right now, I think we all need to sleep on this and discuss tomorrow when calmer and sober

 

[NotForLong]

Sports in general are dying. RAPIDLY

Because average fan can't Afford to attend

 

[NotForLong]

At least we still have the qb. Dak I’m sure is excited for the challenge

I have a feeling it will be the online that steps it up. In a big way. I really think they are up for the challenge

 

[9darter]

Corrupt league from a to z.

 

[NotForLong]

Why is the question of him being "harmed" factor into her decision

 

[Kaiser]

What in the actual **** is that. How can any sane human think that is actual a legit argument against him?

This is what she actually wrote:


To support the notion that missed games constitute irreparable injury, the NFLPA points out that an average career in the NFL is “short and precarious.” (NFLPA Br. 15). Even so, just as in other professions, future economic injuries such as lost profits are compensable through monetary awards. See Buckingham Corp. v. Karp, 762 F.2d 257, 262 (2d Cir. 1985). And any individual honors Elliott might attain absent suspension depend on countless variables — such as the Cowboys’ overall offensive performance, his opponents’ defensive performance, and Elliott’s health — that together render this alleged harm far too speculative to justify injunctive relief.

 

[Kaiser]

On a side note, this ruling basically green lit the commissioner to do whatever the hell he wants unhindered. And if we’ve found anything out, it’s that he can and will escalate this to the purpose of his agenda.

That is what this ruling says, but the league will get killed in the actual trial. Add that to the fact Goodell's new contract has already been vetoed and it adds up to a new commissioner for 2018.

 

[NotForLong]

So as a friend of mine who is not a Cowboys fan is trying to figure this out. He said to me so anybody can say a NFL player assaulted them and they can get suspended. I just think I know how to win my fantasy league (wink, wink). I just looked at him and he replied just kidding, maybe. I just shooked my head because I can't find any logic in this decision but than again logic and reasoning is not in thte NFL. Now I really hope the Cowboys win the SB and Goodell has to hand the MVP trophy to Elliott. That will make my year.

That's one thing everyone is forgetting here. I got D Mac 3 weeks ago in my fantasy league, and now hes gonna pay some serious dividends

 

[NotForLong]

This is what she actually wrote:


To support the notion that missed games constitute irreparable injury, the NFLPA points out that an average career in the NFL is “short and precarious.” (NFLPA Br. 15). Even so, just as in other professions, future economic injuries such as lost profits are compensable through monetary awards. See Buckingham Corp. v. Karp, 762 F.2d 257, 262 (2d Cir. 1985). And any individual honors Elliott might attain absent suspension depend on countless variables — such as the Cowboys’ overall offensive performance, his opponents’ defensive performance, and Elliott’s health — that together render this alleged harm far too speculative to justify injunctive relief.

So she tried to screw him from seeking relief in the form of a lawsuit for lose of wages through unatained incentives he will not be able to reach because of her horrendous decision.

Wow she tried to screw him both ways