News: PFT: NFL will file for expedited appeal in Ezekiel Elliott case

[Jake]

Seems to also compel them to prove Zeke did in fact "engage in such behavior", since they're using it as a basis to defend an alleged public interest.

I'm not sure how "public interest" is served by not allowing a guy to play football. Now if they were talking about getting a criminal off the streets, fine, but last I checked they're not in the law enforcement business.

 

[Aven8]

I love it that he was the best player on the field last night and proved it in front of America!!!

 

[Texas_Pete]

Seems to also compel them to prove Zeke did in fact "engage in such behavior", since they're using it as a basis to defend an alleged public interest.

I'm not sure how "public interest" is served by not allowing a guy to play football. Now if they were talking about getting a criminal off the streets, fine, but last I checked they're not in the law enforcement business.

It's a typo. He meant to say the "NFL and the New York Giants have a strong interest in keeping Zeke off the field."

 

[Philmonroe]

On top of that this seems problematic for the nfl to basically say he did it when no actual place of law has sad such. Maybe I'm wrong

 

[thisiscowboyscountry]

I know it's probably foolish to consider, but wouldn't it be great if the NFL brass saw this for the opportunity that it is? They can let this case play out, LOSE, and then declare that the NFL is out of the business of adjudicating cases which the legal system has already declared that there is no case.

That would be great if that's the case. I'm a huge supporter of the NFL adopting standards consistent with the legal system.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

This is not surprising. I'm sure Mara was on the phone as soon as Double E hit his Giants for 100+.

 

[mrmojo]

So when will Zeke find out if he is playing or not this Sunday? This whole ordeal has gotten out of hand............

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

The ****** hypocrisy of the NFL. They can brand someone a "domestic abuser" indefinitely without a fair hearing, but now that their "integrity" is being challenged, they need an emergency stay to clear their name.

 

[Nightman]

There are several things happening at once as I read it

-EE got a Preliminary Injunction allowing him to play while his suit against NFLPA proceeds in District Court

-NFL filed an emergency appeal to the District Court against the injunction... it will be heard Friday by Mazzant..... doubtful he overturns himself

-NFL also filed an appeal of Mazzant's ruling with the 5th Circuit Court...... they need a decision from Mazzant on the injunction first......they may make this an emergency appeal....this will take months before it is heard

-NFL may also file an expedited appeal with the 5th Circuit like they did with Brady..... this may move it from 8 months to 6 months before it is heard and decided

The only way I see EE suspended this year is if Mazzant reverses himself on the PI or the 5th Circuit issues a reversal of the injunction, which is also unlikely...... they have a 7% overturn rate and the NFL has no case...... if he is suspended this year or next is no difference......in fact he makes more money next year so it is to their benefit to wait

 

[risco]

Still troubling.

I don't think they made this request to Brady and I doubt they want to take another L so they must feel like they have something.

It's not about taking an L- and really they don't have nothing! The NFL must do this to save face with public opinion. Win or lose the NFL will come out of this smelling like roses.
This case has already been won by the NFL. Trust me- they are done. Roger Goddell said they have done their part. Everything now is just formalities.

 

[Galian Beast]

It's not about taking an L- and really they don't have nothing! The NFL must do this to save face with public opinion. Win or lose the NFL will come out of this smelling like roses.
This case has already been won by the NFL. Trust me- they are done. Roger Goddell said they have done their part. Everything now is just formalities.

I disagree. A loss would be very damaging to the NFL because public perception will be that they railroaded him or attempted to do so.

The only motive will be that they wanted to be seen as tough on DV and they didn't care if they took down an innocent man.

If they win, public perception will be that the NFL punished a domestic abuser. There's a lot at stake.

A loss may be something Jerry Jones and other owners use to get rid of Goddell.

More likely however, the NFL owners are for the most part behind Goddell here, as any discussion over commissioner discipline will take the onus off of other things that the owners actually care more about in the next CBA discussions.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

I disagree. A loss would be very damaging to the NFL because public perception will be that they railroaded him or attempted to do so.

The only motive will be that they wanted to be seen as tough on DV and they didn't care if they took down an innocent man.

If they win, public perception will be that the NFL punished a domestic abuser. There's a lot at stake.

A loss may be something Jerry Jones and other owners use to get rid of Goddell.

More likely however, the NFL owners are for the most part behind Goddell here, as any discussion over commissioner discipline will take the onus off of other things that the owners actually care more about in the next CBA discussions.

The Kangaroos won't care if they railroaded. The group they are placating will chalk up any loss to male privilege and rape culture, Only Cowboys fans and those who actually believe in law and the the legal process will care about the way the Supreme Kangaroo Court of the NFL acted.

 

[Galian Beast]

The Kangaroos won't care if they railroaded. The group they are placating will chalk up any loss to male privilege and rape culture, Only Cowboys fans and those who actually believe in law and the the legal process will care about the way the Supreme Kangaroo Court of the NFL acted.

Calm down. I like how you imply that it is binary to believe in law and the legal process and having an issue with rape culture (as if it doesn't exist, particularly when it comes to wealth, power, and athletics).

I think most fans of the NFL understand that the NFL has been hypocritical for many years in its tolerance for domestic violence while also wanting to see justice served properly.

I also believe that many who are unfamiliar with the NFL may see this as an organization that has a beacon of truth and will see any suspension as validation of guilt when no other body concluded the same based off the evidence.

 

[Ghost12]

Seems to also compel them to prove Zeke did in fact "engage in such behavior", since they're using it as a basis to defend an alleged public interest.

I'm not sure how "public interest" is served by not allowing a guy to play football. Now if they were talking about getting a criminal off the streets, fine, but last I checked they're not in the law enforcement business.

In all fairness to the league (and I hate to be fair to such a despicable front office, but anyway....), they did take a ton of criticism when they suspended Ray Rice 2 games for not being harsh enough with him. People were upset and IMO justifiably so. The overwhelming (not unanimous but overwhelming) public sentiment is in favor of suspending players who beat up women. The problem is the inconsistent, corrupt way the league applies their rulings and punishments, not to mention their presumption of guilt.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

In all fairness to the league (and I hate to be fair to such a despicable front office, but anyway....), they did take a ton of criticism when they suspended Ray Rice 2 games for not being harsh enough with him. People were upset and IMO justifiably so. The overwhelming (not unanimous but overwhelming) public sentiment is in favor of suspending players who beat up women. The problem is the inconsistent, corrupt way the league applies their rulings and punishments, not to mention their presumption of guilt.

the problem is, they picked the wrong case to go hard on given how incredible the woman was. I get they want to placate SJWs but choose a good case in which to do that, not this one

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

In all fairness to the league (and I hate to be fair to such a despicable front office, but anyway....), they did take a ton of criticism when they suspended Ray Rice 2 games for not being harsh enough with him. People were upset and IMO justifiably so. The overwhelming (not unanimous but overwhelming) public sentiment is in favor of suspending players who beat up women. The problem is the inconsistent, corrupt way the league applies their rulings and punishments, not to mention their presumption of guilt.

Most of the types they want to placate, assume guilt and figure men only are found not guilty because of legal technicalities even when they are guilty. To them, any process that convicts men is fine.

 

[BlueStar22]

Their only shot is getting this moved to New York. Hell even then, they may not be able to get away with this one.

 

[Zekeats]

Should start printing tee shirts that read

NFLPA

 

[Don Corleone]

The NFL claimed that there is irreparable harm for the league because the suspended player that continues to play alters the competitive balance of the league. Now the truth comes out...lol

 

[Fletch]

Always with that goofy, white, Jets hat.