PFT: Jerry Jones defends his low-hanging video board, again

[ilovejerry]

What if the commish says move it and Jerry says no?

I would love to see that Fight him Jerry ...dont let the Bas grind ya down...

 

[5mics]

I was wondering the same. I wonder what kind of punishments the commish can hand out.

I'd bet he could start taking draft picks.

I hope Jerry digs his heels in and doesn't move it. He followed league approved specs. I've got my popcorn ready!!!

Goodell v. Jones.....awesome.

 

[Chief]

General Manager
Engineer
Kicking specialist

How many fake titles can one man have?

Doctor ("I looked at the X-rays myself," talking about Shaun Rogers coming out of UT).

Football coach (said once he could coach the team if needed).

 

[postal]

What if the commish says move it and Jerry says no?

Then into the office he goes,and 10 lashes he gets

 

[adbutcher]

My money on Jerry. Just ask Tagliabue

 

[juck]

Dont mess with jerry!!!! Next year isnt going to be pretty anyway,jerry has a lot of say in that.

 

[Sammy Baugh]

The videoboard is already above the NFL required height. The commish cannot just ask to have it moved unless the NFL is willing to bear the expense......

Actually the Commish can change the rule on his own, at which point the board will not be above the required height.

 

[Sammy Baugh]

What if the commish says move it and Jerry says no?

Fines, lost draft picks, or even lost home games. The Commish can do whatever he wants.

 

[DeaconBlues]

Fines, lost draft picks, or even lost home games. The Commish can do whatever he wants.

:laugh2:

Pipe dream. The commish is not going to arbitrarily change stadium construction rules after the fact. Please point out the physical changes to stadiums the league has ordered that resulted in lost draft picks or lost home games.

 

[casmith07]

Dumb argument. Weather effects the outcome of games so does stadium grass (or quicksand in the case of Heinz field). Why doesn't the league mandate closed stadium or turf?

The Steelers organization always re-sods that field prior to a big game too. They laid new sod days before the game against us last season, as well as a pivotal game against the Dolphins the season before in which one of their players strained Ricky Williams' shoulder by deliberately stomping on him.

 

[casmith07]

:laugh2:

Pipe dream. The commish is not going to arbitrarily change stadium construction rules after the fact. Please point out the physical changes to stadiums the league has ordered that resulted in lost draft picks or lost home games.

Never doubt the almighty far reaching power of Führer Goodell!!

Heil!

 

[BrassCowboy]

This is what I don't get. HOW is a punt hitting the board and having to re-punt it going to possibly change the outcome of the game? Utter nonsense. Never, never, never would such a practice change the outcome of a game. It might slow the game a little, here or there. But a do-over on a punt is hardly a game-decider.

I really can't believe this big a deal is being made about this...

I agree. It does not change the outcome anymore than crowd noise does. Part of the game here in Dallas.

 

[Tobal]

The wind swirls in the giants stadium. Why should we have to play in those conditions that are unique to that stadium?

 

[BrassCowboy]

What if the commish says move it and Jerry says no?

Well, I am no lawyer and I do remember a lawyer here on this forum that may be able to answer this, but I believe if Jerry is forced by the league to move it, then I would assume he can go after the NFL in court for damages such as cost of moving it, consultation, and anything else that costs money.

It is not like the NFL is asking him to move a poster or a jersey here, they would be telling Jerry to move a structure that costs money to move after the approval to build it came from the NFL office.

I am not saying it would go to court because Jerry has too much influence in the league and would be a little far fetched to believe, just as I do not believe the NFL would push the issue. I do believe any move of the screen would be paid for by the NFL and broadcasted so by Jerry because it would be the NFL's fault in first place.

 

[Beast_from_East]

Fines, lost draft picks, or even lost home games. The Commish can do whatever he wants.

In your dreams maybe, this is Jerry we are talking about. He is freaking chairman of the committee that handles network TV contracts.

The commish is not going to jerk around with one of the most influential owners in the NFL.

 

[Hoofbite]

The wind swirls in the giants stadium. Why should we have to play in those conditions that are unique to that stadium?

The level of ridiculous is starting to go through the roof with people bringing up the weather as some sort of comparison.

 

[juck]

I think Fisher did this on purpose.Mr.Stache is an a**.He has also really showcased a backup punter with the fake,and now this.

 

[BrassCowboy]

Actually the Commish can change the rule on his own, at which point the board will not be above the required height.

Fines, lost draft picks, or even lost home games. The Commish can do whatever he wants.

see my previous reply.
follow me as I "try" to give an anology of what I am trying to say:

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Lets say "Sam" comes to me, mayor, with this grand idea of building this great big house next to a river.
This house will be something better and bigger than anything anyone in the entire city has ever seen. Something everyone in the whole city will drool over for decades to come. Something that will make this city that much better.
After looking over the plans and all it details, I find it to be good to go as it clears all city ordinances, so I sign the ok for permit.
Sam builds it all decked out with the finest of everything.
I already know previously that the best fishing spot is on the opposite side of this river. River being just a large stream width wise.
Most if not all fishermen fishing at this spot cast their poles across this river trying to aim for where the crest of the water gets deeper on other end so that when they reel it in, they have more distance and time to get a nice fish.
Rare occasions, you have these few fishermen who has this wild idea, and/or are aware of overcasting would hit this house and which would break the line and cause that fisherman to reline his pole.
Pain in the *** but not impossible. Besides, it would have to be done on purpose and/or just stupid to cast so far seeing you are aware its there.
Well, I decide well I do not like that, I am tired of all the jealous whining about the house. So I change the ordinance to say houses must be atleast 110 feet from any river embankment.
Does that make Sam want to move that house any faster? Is it not in the real world a grandfathered law that allows Sam to keep his home where it is? Moving his house is not as easy as lifting it up with his bare hands and moving it. Hell Sam likes where his house is anyways because of the great view. That one fishermen can cast like most others would anyways.
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The NFL would not be asking Jerry to change his shirt here. It is a structure that the NFL approved in every way. They can make rules for any future structure height placement, but this is more than just asking dear old grandma wash her hair next time she decides to serve you cherry pie.

The NFL should be treading water lightly here if they want it moved because IMO Jerry is holding all the cards. The question is which game does he want to play.

 

[Sammy Baugh]

:laugh2:

Pipe dream. The commish is not going to arbitrarily change stadium construction rules after the fact. Please point out the physical changes to stadiums the league has ordered that resulted in lost draft picks or lost home games.

Please point out another time when a stadium was constructed to block punts.

 

[Sammy Baugh]

The level of ridiculous is starting to go through the roof with people bringing up the weather as some sort of comparison.

Yes. Weather, which always changes, is not the same as a human-made permanent stadium feature.