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League, union speak out on StarCaps decision
Posted by Mike Florio on May 6, 2010 3:54 PM ET
In response to Thursday's ruling in the StarCaps litigation, which resulted in a hollow victory for Vikings defensive tackles Pat and Kevin Williams, the NFL and the NFL Players Association have issued statements regarding the outcome of the case.
"For the past two years, this case has been reviewed on numerous occasions by both the federal and state courts," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said. "Those decisions make clear that the claims of the players and the NFL Players Association were without substance and that the players suffered no harm by being required to comply with the terms of the collectively-bargained policy on steroids and related substances. We intend to continue to administer a strong, effective program on performance-enhancing drugs that applies on a uniform basis to all players in all states."
Said NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith: "We have seen the ruling in the StarCaps case and will continue to review and monitor its events closely. The NFL Players Association has always believed in and supported the collectively-bargained drug policy as the most effective way to protect the players and the game. This policy is the most effective in sports when both sides strictly adhere to it."
The absence of vitriol in either statement is encouraging. In the past, the league has criticized the union for suing a policy that the players agreed to adopt.
Posted by Mike Florio on May 6, 2010 3:54 PM ET
In response to Thursday's ruling in the StarCaps litigation, which resulted in a hollow victory for Vikings defensive tackles Pat and Kevin Williams, the NFL and the NFL Players Association have issued statements regarding the outcome of the case.
"For the past two years, this case has been reviewed on numerous occasions by both the federal and state courts," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said. "Those decisions make clear that the claims of the players and the NFL Players Association were without substance and that the players suffered no harm by being required to comply with the terms of the collectively-bargained policy on steroids and related substances. We intend to continue to administer a strong, effective program on performance-enhancing drugs that applies on a uniform basis to all players in all states."
Said NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith: "We have seen the ruling in the StarCaps case and will continue to review and monitor its events closely. The NFL Players Association has always believed in and supported the collectively-bargained drug policy as the most effective way to protect the players and the game. This policy is the most effective in sports when both sides strictly adhere to it."
The absence of vitriol in either statement is encouraging. In the past, the league has criticized the union for suing a policy that the players agreed to adopt.
