News: PFT: Jerry Jones accuses Arthur Blank of lying about Goodell extension

[Reality]

Jerry Jones accuses Arthur Blank of lying about Goodell extension

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Jason Cohen writes that Jones “has discovered a number of very concerning issues,” including a contention that Falcons owner Arthur Blank, the chairman of the Compensation Committee, has “misled” the owners not serving on the committee, and that “critical facts” have been misrepresented to them. Among other things, Cohen claims Blank told owners that the Compensation Committee would vote unanimously on the deal given to Goodell, even though Jones claims that the committee is not currently unanimous.

“Commissioner Goodell’s contract extension is a substantial commitment by the Owners, as more than $200 million is at stake, on top of the $200 million already paid to him,” Cohen writes. “This is in addition to the unique and largely unfettered power exercised by the Commissioner. Ownership can’t have the Chairman let us down again.”

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...rthur-blank-of-lying-about-goodell-extension/

 

[Reality]

Kind of funny this comes out this week .. as the Cowboys are playing the Atlanta Falcons, who are owned by Arthur Blank

 

[Scotman]

Kind of funny this comes out this week .. as the Cowboys are playing the Atlanta Falcons, who are owned by Authur Blank

You can't even make this stuff up. Crazy

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

I feel a movie being made about this. lol

 

[Melonfeud]

And they had to make sure #21 was denuded, Too.


( what's the odds on that non flag holding streak continuing this week)

 

[65fastback2plus2]

When you're the face of the NFL and you know it. Bout time Jerry throws some weight around.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

So, we give a guy $200 million for presiding over the NFL where the league is starting to see a substantial decline in ratings and attendance and the public image is reaching an all time low and we want to give him another $200 million despite advertisers fleeing the league and the fact is that by his very own presence as commissioner it will cause a work stoppage in 2021.

Great logic there, fellas.




YR

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

So, we give a guy $200 million for presiding over the NFL where the league is starting to see a substantial decline in ratings and attendance and the public image is reaching an all time low and we want to give him another $200 million despite advertisers fleeing the league and the fact is that by his very own presence as commissioner it will cause a work stoppage in 2021.

Great logic there, fellas.




YR

They are just stubborn. They won't realize the damage being done to the game until it's too late.

 

[Alexander]

So, we give a guy $200 million for presiding over the NFL where the league is starting to see a substantial decline in ratings and attendance and the public image is reaching an all time low and we want to give him another $200 million despite advertisers fleeing the league and the fact is that by his very own presence as commissioner it will cause a work stoppage in 2021.

Absolutely the motivation. The Elliott sideshow takes a backseat to when Jerry The Wildcatter sees the possibility of the cash cow dying.

The NFL is in trouble, and it has come on Goodell's watch. Why pay the man what he is scheduled to get with this kind of situation?

 

[Montanalo]

Throughout the whole Zeke drama, Jerry has been strangely quiet -- perhaps a better way to state it is, uncharacteristically reserved. I kept thinking, when is he going to grab the headlines with some kind of rant?

Between the threat to sue the NFL and the accusations against Blank, Jerry appears back in the saddle -- so to speak

 

[Longboysfan]

Kind of funny this comes out this week .. as the Cowboys are playing the Atlanta Falcons, who are owned by Arthur Blank

Well the NFL leaks information when it's best for them.

I guess Jerry will not be glad handling Arthur this weekend.

 

[TheCount]

When you're the face of the NFL and you know it. Bout time Jerry throws some weight around.

I think you guys are seriously over estimating Jerry's clout. I don't think any of this ends in Jerry's favor.

Goodell will get his new deal.
Zeke will be suspended.
Life will go on.

When it comes time to negotiate the new CBA, all the owners will line up like good little soldiers against the players because they don't actually give a crap about them unless they are helping them personally make money.

 

[yesfan]

Safe to say Jerry won’t be in attendance this weekend in Atlanta.

 

[Diehardblues]

Interesting Jerry was supportive of Goodell thru the Brady ordeal last year and didn’t become combative until the Elliott suspension.

Jerry has needed to be shut down before by the league recently speaking out against his players suspended for marijuana with no other owners aligning with him.

Jerry was shut down and fined years ago speaking out for a greater share of the Equal TV Revenue.

Jerry has been standing alone in the recent issues which has effected the revenue as well while the NFL has taken a more stand back approach . It’s very obvious that Jerrys interest are always centric and self absorbed to his and the Dallas Cowboys interest.

I’ve never been more hopeful the majority of owners or individual owners will rise up against Jerry along with the complaints filed against him.

Nothing would serve the Dallas Cowboys football operations interest greater than a suspension or forced outing of Jerry Jone$.

 

[Montanalo]

I think you guys are seriously over estimating Jerry's clout. I don't think any of this ends in Jerry's favor.

Goodell will get his new deal.
Zeke will be suspended.
Life will go on.

When it comes time to negotiate the new CBA, all the owners will line up like good little soldiers against the players because they don't actually give a crap about them unless they are helping them personally make money.

You're probably right. I can't help but feel a lot of folks (media, fans, other owners) look at Jerry's antics as "Al Davis, part 2"

 

[65fastback2plus2]

I think you guys are seriously over estimating Jerry's clout. I don't think any of this ends in Jerry's favor.

Goodell will get his new deal.
Zeke will be suspended.
Life will go on.

When it comes time to negotiate the new CBA, all the owners will line up like good little soldiers against the players because they don't actually give a crap about them unless they are helping them personally make money.

If the Dallas Cowboys were to be no more tomorrow. The nfl would fold up shop and there would be nothing left.

 

[Roadtrip635]

Jerry gonna go full on Scorched Earth with this........

 

[GhostOfPelluer]

I think you guys are seriously over estimating Jerry's clout. I don't think any of this ends in Jerry's favor.

Goodell will get his new deal.
Zeke will be suspended.
Life will go on.

When it comes time to negotiate the new CBA, all the owners will line up like good little soldiers against the players because they don't actually give a crap about them unless they are helping them personally make money.

Sadly, this is all true

 

[ThreeandOut]

So, we give a guy $200 million for presiding over the NFL where the league is starting to see a substantial decline in ratings and attendance and the public image is reaching an all time low and we want to give him another $200 million despite advertisers fleeing the league and the fact is that by his very own presence as commissioner it will cause a work stoppage in 2021.

Great logic there, fellas.




YR

It's a little like giving a 5 year contract with lots of guaranteed money to a declining 38 year old player.

 

[Western]

Goodell is a buffoon.

Pete Rozelle was a visionary, and in the early years excelled in negotiations with the broadcasting networks, league owners for the most part, as well as the expansion of the league.
Likewise, Paul Tagliabue at least continued the growth, the enjoyable of the game, & established a workable relationship with the players.

Goodell is everything contrary to his predecessors -- he is reactionary, lacks management/negotiation skills, & lacks the courage and grit in confronting pressures from special interest groups.