NFL-NFLPA substance abuse policy renegotiation thread **Updated - NFLPA Vote Passed**

[erod]

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer...y-for-nfl-could-come-to-a-vote-thursday-night

 

[big dog cowboy]

Players probably wouldn't be elegible to play until next week. But there has to be an agreement before anything is passed. I saw that big IF word in there so anything could delay this.

 

[erod]

Players probably wouldn't be elegible to play until next week. But there has to be an agreement before anything is passed. I saw that big IF word in there so anything could delay this.

Nope, they would be immediately released from suspension. You can't take a guy's check away if the policy has changed and he's no longer in violation.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Nope, they would be immediately released from suspension. You can't take a guy's check away if the policy has changed and he's no longer in violation.

With an official NFL game starting in like 3 hours, could they still be eligible to this weeks game?

 

[erod]

With an official NFL game starting in like 3 hours, could they still be eligible to this weeks game?

Technically, yes, but I don't think they're voting until tonight. You could see Welker, Scandrick, and others released from suspension. I think their are 20 players that have a chance to be.

 

[CowboyStar88]

With an official NFL game starting in like 3 hours, could they still be eligible to this weeks game?

Wouldn't that have to do with reporting the inactive's?

 

[CF74]

Now all they have to do is pass Durant's Captainship status to him and our D just got even better...

 

[JoeyBoy718]

I know Claiborne is a liability but I hope Carr can step his game up. We need another good corner outside of Scandrick. We also need a weakside LB. Maybe we can use one of the young guys on the roster. Maybe we need to look at some veterans. I think the D-line will work itself out. They won't be very good but we have some guys playing alright and we have a lot of guys coming back soon. My main concerns are another solid CB outside of Scandrick and a WLB. Also, Wilcox is kind of useless. I like Heath's athletic ability. I'm hoping he can improve. He was thrown into the lion's den as a rookie.

 

[Bleu Star]

FREE MY BOY OSCAN

 

[Dave_in-NC]

FREE MY BOY OSCAN

Why are your boys always in trouble?

 

[Rick_Deckard]

Technically, yes, but I don't think they're voting until tonight. You could see Welker, Scandrick, and others released from suspension. I think their are 20 players that have a chance to be.

The point is that unless no Steelers or Ravens are impacted, it seems unlikely that they will reinstate players from the other 30 teams in time for their games this weekend while it was too late for the teams playing tonight.

 

[Craig]

I can't think of any players on either team that are suspended tonight. I agree with the sentiment though, with a game already played at the time of the vote, they may vote for reinstatement till after week 2. I don't know if there is a policy in place or if this is something decided as part of what they're voting on though. I guess its something that could be bargained.

 

[Echo9]

I'm guessing this process will take at least 2 more weeks to get voted on and finalized. So basically any players that got more than 4 week suspensions will get reinstated early. That's just the way it tends to work for us.

 

[CCBoy]

I can't think of any players on either team that are suspended tonight. I agree with the sentiment though, with a game already played at the time of the vote, they may vote for reinstatement till after week 2. I don't know if there is a policy in place or if this is something decided as part of what they're voting on though. I guess its something that could be bargained.

It probably depends on the contract change agreed upon...

 

[CCBoy]

Jason La Canfora is usually a pretty reliable source. He doesn't just toss things out there, for flash value. Tonight should have some metal in it, as there have been a few group meetings over the net, before this one.

 

[Bungarian]

He should get his money back for last week.

 

[Bleu Star]

Why are your boys always in trouble?

They like to enjoy life and live close to the edge. I have mad respect for anyone that has a thirst for life. You can't take it with you.

 

[Craig]

It probably depends on the contract change agreed upon...

Kudos on reading through my inane rambling there.

 

[SilverStarCowboy]

ffs hurry and go bid on gordon

 

[Nightman]

They can't get Sunday's game back if they change the rules and lift the suspensions. It doesn't make much sense to reduce the penalty against them and then say they are lifting the suspension AFTER the game.