PFT: Cowboys Getting Fined for Pacman Suspension

[Hostile]

It goes to charity. So I am fine with it.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

wow....that is crap!

 

[dozin_theknick]

To some extent.

Looks like it takes a few instances to get to the fining.


I like it. Basically Pacman just donated 4 game checks. Bet that feels really nice.


Wonder if he can write that off?


Probably not.

He would if he actually had the income. Since he didnt actually make the money it is a moot point.

 

[DaBoys4Life]

funny I don't remember the Bengals getting fined for Chris Henry's four game suspension.....but I think they released him and then resigned him.

 

[Clove]

Good. This'll discourage teams from signing or drafting the jerks.

As long as the jerks have talent, they'll be coveted. Just like the real world, jerk cops, teachers, professors, janitors, burger flippers, CEO's, trash men, nurses, cooks, and Cowboyszone.com, so welcome to life.

 

[cowboyrock]

jerry did whatever he could to set pac straight. even hired a 4 man security team. stupid rule. but hey at least it aint my money

I just got off work and saw this thread, and have one thing to say. will you people please show some outrage at what this cowboy hating clown godell is doing to Jerry and the cowboys. this guy is out of control.

 

[TonyS]

It needs to go to the retired players fund to take care of some of the NFL greats that helped build the NFL.

 

[big dog cowboy]

So will this new rule be called the "Jerry Jones" rule or the "Pacman Jones" rule? Seems like every new rule gets associated with the Cowboys.

 

[jobberone]

While I like the value of this type of fine, I still have a hard time in this case because of the fact that Goodell was the guy the reinstated the player in question. Jerry went out of his way to do the right thing here, and he still lost. No sense in compounding it IMO.

...but if it serves a lesson to the rest of the league, then its very much worth it.

No good deed ever goes unpunished.

 

[Sarge]

This is crap, I bet this rule changes in the near future. This is nothing more than Goddel attempting to blackball players he does not like. I hope that Pacman sues Goddel personnally.

Out of curiosity - what would he sue him for?

 

[Seven]

This is crap, I bet this rule changes in the near future. This is nothing more than Goddel attempting to blackball players he does not like. I hope that Pacman sues Goddel personnally.

Yeah. That's why Adam was allowed back into the league AFTER 13 arrests and haul-ins for questioning. He didn't have to.

 

[Jarv]

It needs to go to the retired players fund to take care of some of the NFL greats that helped build the NFL.

Dude, you just earned my uppermost respect !!!!

 

[jobberone]

Out of curiosity - what would he sue him for?

:laugh2:

 

[Thanos68]

I really hate Roger Goodell.

Is there any way we can impeach this hall monitor.

Agreed. Goodell is making this league into the boy scout league. He is the worst commish so far by FAR!!!!!

 

[Maikeru-sama]

I wont believe this till I hear it from Brady Tinker!!!

:laugh2:

Now that is a name I have not heard in a while.

Is he still hosting those sports shows on TXCN?

 

[TheCount]

Nice work Mike Jefferson.

 

[mrla]

Agreed. Goodell is making this league into the boy scout league. He is the worst commish so far by FAR!!!!!

No! Goodell is just trying to rid the NFL of these piece of human garbage, gangbanging thugs who just happen to have been born with athletic talent.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

No! Goodell is just trying to rid the NFL of these piece of human garbage, gangbanging thugs who just happen to have been born with athletic talent.

Then why reinstate him in the first place? Just suspend him for life. It doesn't make sense when you think about it.

Hey owners, I'm going to reinstate Pacman Jones, but if you sign him, even if you do all that you can to help the guy, if he gets in trouble, you will be punished. I won't be punished for reinstating him, but you will for signing him after I basically "okayed" it by welcoming him back into the league.

Suspend the guy for life. Stop teasing owners as if you believe in second, third, fourth, fifth... chances. Goodell is a coward. Instead of saying he made a mistake by reinstating this guy, he makes Jerry Jones look like the only one who erred. You deserve some of the blame, Mr. Goodell.

 

[sk0aL]

No! Goodell is just trying to rid the NFL of these piece of human garbage, gangbanging thugs who just happen to have been born with athletic talent.

It's not about Pacman's punishment, it's about fining the organization $200k on top of it. If you give a player a second chance, don't punish the team who took him in after you gave your blessing.

He's setting a huge precedent here. In the future, teams will be leary of giving a player a second chance for fear of Fuhrer Goodell and his gestapo dropping the hammer.

 

[WoodysGirl]

MORE DETAILS ON THE NEW SUSPENSION POLICY
Posted by Mike Florio on October 17, 2008, 4:02 p.m.

In response to Adam Schefter’s report regarding the new policy for fining teams with multiple player suspensions in the same league year, we’ve picked up some additional details from NFL spokesman Greg Aiello.

First, the policy applies only to suspensions for non-football matters. Suspensions arising from on-field conduct don’t count.

Second, the fine formula is driven by the number of suspensions. For the first suspension that triggers a fine (i.e., the second suspension), the penalty is 25 percent of the player’s base salary for the duration of the suspension. For the second fine-inducing suspension in a given league year, the fine is one third of the player’s base salary for the term of the suspension, not to exceed $350,000. For the third suspension drawing a fine in a given league year, the penalty is half the player’s base salary for the term of the suspension, not to exceed $500,000.

Third, for repeat offenders under a given policy, the fine is doubled. That’s why the Cowboys are paying half of Pacman’s salary to the league, instead of 25 percent.

Fourth, Aiello also indicated that this rule, which ultimately became effective on August 1, is the same rule on which Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com reported in late May. Per Marvez’s report, the rule was intended to take effect on June 1. “We later changed it to August 1 after making some modifications to the calculations and wanted to allow more time for it to be properly communicated,” Aiello told us via e-mail.

Fifth, and finally, the money collected will be used to fund drug and steroids programs, to Player Development programs, and to the Player Care Foundation, for retired player medical needs.