News: Jerry Jones takes issue with power of commissioner position, not Roger Goodell

[CCBoy]

Jerry Jones takes issue with power of commissioner position, not Roger Goodell
By Clarence E. Hill Jr.

FRISCO
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doesn’t deny being at war with some NFL owners, particularly Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, over a planned contract extension for commissioner Roger Goodell. But Jones said on his radio Friday on 105.3 The Fan that his issue is not necessarily with Goodell, but the power of the commissioner.

Jones has threatened to sue the NFL and some owners if the six-man compensation, chaired by Blank, approves the extension without putting it to a vote of all of the owners. It makes for some added pre-game intrigue for Sunday’s match-up between the Cowboys and Falcons.

“This is such an important matter in light of a lot of the things that are going on in the NFL right now," Jones said. “I basically feel this extension of Roger should go and be reviewed and approved by all the owners, not just a few of the owners. The committee that basically negotiates the salary with our commissioner is taking the view, especially the chairman, that they in a limited group can complete this agreement. I disagree. This is simply about making sure that all clubs have input into not only what the commissioner, his extension, but also in future years, his decisions. We all see how impactful a commissioner’s decision can be in many areas. We’ve given him a lot of power...


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[Bleedblue1111]

Sad thing is, article 46 has been there forever. My problem is with Goodell. He's the moron abusing it, and his position. On top of that, he's been very inconsistent in the punishments he's given out over the years. Probably the worst Commisioner any sport has ever had. Imo

 

[erod]

Jerry is on an island here. Making the Cowboys look bad, as usual.

 

[links18]

Jerry is on an island here. Making the Cowboys look bad, as usual.

He would have been on stronger ground if he took this position when it wasn't one of his players under the gun.

 

[erod]

He would have been on stronger ground if he took this position when it wasn't one of his players under the gun.

Exactly. But he doesn't care. He's in the Hall of Fame, which validates everything he does in his mind.

Wait until this Harvey Weinstein momentum that's sweeping the nation heads his direction. Can you imagine the stories? LOL

 

[elcowboi]

Jerry looks no more foolish then he already is...

 

[Corso]

Exactly. But he doesn't care. He's in the Hall of Fame, which validates everything he does in his mind.

Wait until this Harvey Weinstein momentum that's sweeping the nation heads his direction. Can you imagine the stories? LOL

Could happen... could be devastating for him.

 

[CCBoy]

Jerry is on an island here. Making the Cowboys look bad, as usual.

Naw, he's standing up for right and his player's rights...more than you with Jerry.

 

[CWR]

Jerry is on an island here. Making the Cowboys look bad, as usual.

What business owner wouldnt want a say in how his buisness is ran? I dont understand youre thought process. The NFL has legitimate concerns going forward and Goodell is a driving force towards making positive changes or letting the league fall behind. If it was me Id want the best possible candidate period.

Due to Goodells policies the league remains in the limelight looking like its full of thugs. Wether thats true isnt my point. Its the publics perception and Goodell has made it worse not better. Now the league has forced the issue with Zeke rather than waiting for his day in court. Imagine the blow back if he wins after serving an erroneous suspension.

The anthem is riddiculous and has gotten out of hand. Its ok for a player to kneel but not wear a patch to honor fallen officers or any number of admirable social issues. There is no consistency. It doesnt matter what side of the debate you fall on. How do you allow one thing and dismiss another?

Speaking of inconsistency, officiating and the diluted rules are yet another problem which is yet to be corrected.

Goodell also has been nothing more than reactive when it comes to player safety. Thats not enough.

If the product is begining to show signs of failure its time to make a change, not continue down the same path while being mislead by lying owners.

Why on earth would anyone with a spine watch thier house burn down like you seem to suggest Jerry should do?

 

[Shinaoi]

It’s in my nature to basically want authority to be questioned and driven back at all times. It’s the only way to keep it honest. I just hope this whole situation doesn’t back fire on us.

 

[Ghost12]

Jerry is on an island here. Making the Cowboys look bad, as usual.

I like someone standing in opposition to Goodell, but Jerry sure was singing a different tune last year when he said Goodell was doing a good job when the same thing was happening to the Patriots.

 

[CowboyStar88]

Roger Goodell is very smug... I hate smug people...

 

[JoeKing]

Sad thing is, article 46 has been there forever. My problem is with Goodell. He's the moron abusing it, and his position. On top of that, he's been very inconsistent in the punishments he's given out over the years. Probably the worst Commisioner any sport has ever had. Imo

Article 46 has only been there since this CBA was agreed on. Maybe if you're 10 yrs old that seems like "forever" but to the adults in the room that wasn't that long ago. I vividly remember the lock-out.

I have a problem with the way the CBA gives the commissioner position so much power and the way Roger the Clown takes advantage of it. The CBA should be amended and a new Commissioner hired.

 

[xwalker]

Jerry is on an island here. Making the Cowboys look bad, as usual.

Or you have no clue what is happening...

 

[Bohuntr97]

Article 46 has only been there since this CBA was agreed on. Maybe if you're 10 yrs old that seems like "forever" but to the adults in the room that wasn't that long ago. I vividly remember the lock-out.

I have a problem with the way the CBA gives the commissioner position so much power and the way Roger the Clown takes advantage of it. The CBA should be amended and a new Commissioner hired.

Article 46 was put in place in 1968, the very first CBA and not the lockout year of 2011. Sorry to the adults in the room.

 

[Diehardblues]

Could happen... could be devastating for him.

Devastation for Jerry could mean liberation for Cowboy Nation.

 

[LocimusPrime]

Jerry is :

• Defending his employee against what he feels is unfair punishment
• Upset that a small committee of 6 owners can decide to extend Goodell
• Upset with Goodells misuse of his article 46 powers

As a fan of the cowboys. I believe that Jerry is going to bat for his players and team. Got no problem with that.

 

[Brooksey]

Jerry is on an island here. Making the Cowboys look bad, as usual.

I disagree, the league has changed. With the anthem controversy, tv ratings decline, lost sponsorships, CTE. Jerry has no choice but to fight against this structure and this man, this puppet. Why would he let Roger Goodell make $40 million dollars a year past 2024 with no incentives and kill the league? At this rate the NFL is heading toward NHL ratings by 2020, it's ludicrous

Look what Goodell has done. He's destroying the game. He's a puppet for someone with a different agenda.

 

[CowboyStar88]

Devastation for Jerry could mean liberation for Cowboy Nation.

Liberation

Triggered

 

[MRV52]

Too bad nothing is going to come of this. Jerry will not sue as he is blowing hot air, Goodell gets his extension and we as a organization look like fools once again.