Jerry is throwing down the gauntlet for Zeke

[dallasdave]

I think I heard mentioned that as an owner he could pull his team from playing, in an act of protest?,, I'm sure heavy fines would ensue, yet that would be the ultimate " choose which hill Goodell wishes to DIE on",,_

FIRE GOODELL !!!

 

[waldoputty]

No suspension justified, Jerry says.



You're move, Goodell (and Mara).

he should have said it DURING his acceptance speech somehow.

 

[dallasdave]

he should have said it DURING his acceptance speech somehow.

I agree

 

[Plankton]

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Pfffttttt. We'll see how Jerry likes his crow next week, right Rog?

 

[haleyrules]

Normally, when things go on for this long...somebody is going to get sscrewed.

 

[Kevinicus]

Actually, he can't sue. The CBA overrides that, and Zeke is part of the union. Only way to fight it is if the NFLPA files a grievance, and that's pretty weak.

The CBA gives Goodell absolute power, sort of. Precedent is key.

Oh he, and the NFLPA, can sue. It's winning that lawsuit that he really couldn't do (though with Judges these days, who knows?).

If he's suspended, his only real hope is an arbitrator.

 

[Direwolf63]

Several owners are pushing hard for a suspension. Outside groups are ready to pounce if they don't get the verdict they want.

But Roger really does not have enough to suspend. And now Jerry is adding to the pressure.

He is between a rock and a hard place and he's not sure what to do.

Hence the delay in the final decision.

 

[erod]

Several owners are pushing hard for a suspension. Outside groups are ready to pounce if they don't get the verdict they want.

But Roger really does not have enough to suspend. And now Jerry is adding to the pressure.

He is between a rock and a hard place and he's not sure what to do.

Hence the delay in the final decision.

Owners should have no say. This bugs me.

 

[Cowboys22]

Owners should have no say. This bugs me.

They don't have a say but Goodell works for them so if they call and express an opinion, he's obligated to listen.

 

[Direwolf63]

Owners should have no say. This bugs me.

I agree.

But Roger makes the decision. And Roger works for the owners.

As an aside, many owners wanted Brady suspended for deflategate. So owners bending Rogers ear on these issues is nothing new.

 

[Vtwin]

I hope the players are preparing to go all in on the next CBA negotiations. I would gladly support a entire lost season in order to get this crap dealt with one and for all.

 

[haleyrules]

I hope the players are preparing to go all in on the next CBA negotiations. I would gladly support a entire lost season in order to get this crap dealt with one and for all.

Amen.

 

[Diehardblues]

Jerry could settle this and hold him out for one game as a team disciplinary measure similar to how Kraft last year was out in front of the suspensions and how Universities take action to lessen the NCAA sanctions.

God knows we could use some discipline from within. We couldnt beat NY last year with Zeke anyway.

I actually think the team could rally around the decision and rise up to the occasion.

 

[Western]

This flawed (witch hunt) investigation of EE under the assumption of guilt by the NFL league office, & Lisa Friel 'prosecutorial' arrogance is unprecedented.
Even if 1 game is the suspension, the NFLPA, and EE's advisors need to appeal, challenge the arbitration process, and if necessary in file in Federal court vacating the arbitration ruling (which Goodell being the arbitrator, will no doubt uphold his own suspension ruling of EE).

Goodell is agenda-driven, and biased throughout this whole process.
Suspending a player for alleged misconduct that is unsubstantiated by evidence, and is solely considered 'detrimental' by Goodell himself, is completely bizarre.
Under the CBA, the NFL unionized players have bargained for protected rights that ensures a fair and consistent process.

Goodell is simply applying and dispensing his own brand of justice (via being the Commissioner and arbitrator simultaneously) - when the CBA does not affirmatively authorize Goodell such power.

NFLPA, and EE's team need to fight this, if necessary.

In this case, Jerry's public stance is legitimate and justifiable.

 

[NeonNinja]

My guess is Jerry already knows what the ruling is.

 

[diefree666]

Actually, he can't sue. The CBA overrides that, and Zeke is part of the union. Only way to fight it is if the NFLPA files a grievance, and that's pretty weak.

The CBA gives Goodell absolute power, sort of. Precedent is key.

Look at what has gotten into federal court over the years... So your claim is BS. All Zeke has to do is claim his civil rights have been violated and he can get the court to step in. There is a lot of precedent for that. I don't know why you think the CBA trumps the constitution or federal law like you think it does. No matter what kind of contract (and that is what the CBA is) it can be challenged in court and if one side is shown to be violating EITHER THE SPIRIT OR THE LETTER of that agreement then the courts can move in.

You really need to set aside this idea that the CBA was written by the Finger of God or someone.