PFT: Report: Jerry Jones whacked for breaking gag order *Merge*

[WoodysGirl]

Posted by Tom Curran on September 13, 2009 10:58 AM ET

Jerry Jones was drilled with a six-figure fine for violating the NFL's gag order on talking about Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations.

According to Chris Mortensen at ESPN, the league didn't take kindly to Jones remarking on September 4 that, "Right now, we are subsidizing [the Minnesota] market. It's unthinkable to think that you've got the market you -- got here 3 1/2 million people -- and have teams like Kansas City and Green Bay subsidizing the market. That will stop. That's going to stop. That's on its way out."

While a gag order is a gag order, the league no doubt feels Jones' statements were even more in need of stifling because they reveal a schism among ownership about revenue sharing. With the NFLPA making a big deal about owners needing to have their own house in order during the 2006 CBA negotiations, the union will certainly seize on this apparent discord again.

On Friday, the league hinted to Liz Mullen of SportsBusiness Journal that Jones may be fin line for a fine.


Turns out that he was.

 

[jchap]

A six-figure fine is drop in the bucket for Jerry but as much as he loves money I know it still hurts him

 

[Ultra Warrior]

That's just a drop in the bucket for ole Double J. :jackpot:

 

[DallasEast]

Jerry Jones has more money than Donald Trump and will laugh at this fine, but I'm willing to chip in a few bucks to help pay this so-called fine. He told the truth. I'm sorry if that somehow impacts the CBA renegotiations or hurt the feelings of the Vikings organization and fans, but sometimes the truth hurts. La De Da. I couldn't care less. Keep talking Jones.

 

[Maikeru-sama]

Rules are the rules.

If the League states that you cannot talk about certain issues, you must abide by the rules.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Jerry Jones' comments on $100,000 fine
10:52 AM Sun, Sep 13, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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From Jerry Jones via Cowboys PR chief Rich Dalrymple:

"If my comments in Minnesota were viewed as being over the line, then so be it. The comments were made in an effort to assist a fellow NFL owner and his team's pursuit of bringing a new stadium to the fans of the Twin Cities. Having just completed the process of stadium construction, and knowing how much it means to an NFL market, this is something that I would do for any of my ownership partners. It just goes to show how intertwined labor issues are with the construction of new stadiums--from a positive perspective."


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[burmafrd]

Its not like he was revealing any secrets. EVERYONE has known that some of the owners are for continued Revenue sharing and others are not.

 

[Primetime42]

Sounds to me like Goodell establishing something after it was implied he had no power over Jerrah due to the "videoboard incident".

 

[Doomsday]

Jerry Jones' comments on $100,000 fine
10:52 AM Sun, Sep 13, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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From Jerry Jones via Cowboys PR chief Rich Dalrymple:

"If my comments in Minnesota were viewed as being over the line, then so be it. The comments were made in an effort to assist a fellow NFL owner and his team's pursuit of bringing a new stadium to the fans of the Twin Cities. Having just completed the process of stadium construction, and knowing how much it means to an NFL market, this is something that I would do for any of my ownership partners. It just goes to show how intertwined labor issues are with the construction of new stadiums--from a positive perspective."


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Got to bow down to the master, he can spin anything.

 

[adbutcher]

Got to bow down to the master, he can spin anything.

indeed, lol.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

Sunday, September 13, 2009
Sources: Jones fined at least $100K

By Chris Mortensen
ESPN

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made a comment about revenue sharing and now he's sharing his revenue with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.

Jones

Jones has been fined at least $100,000 for violating a gag order on labor issues last week, according to league sources.


Jones stated on Sept. 4 that revenue sharing is "on its way out," while doing a media interview originally intended to support Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf's quest for a new stadium.


Revenue sharing is considered a critical component of the NFL's pending collective bargaining talks since the owners exercised an option in May 2008 to terminate the deal after the 2010 season.

Goodell

The union has maintained that the owners' biggest issue is amongst themselves because of the revenue sharing model and Jones' comments seemingly emboldened that position.


Goodell had issued a gag order for all owners and team executives from discussing any aspect of the pending labor issues. Jones crossed the line, drawing a "six-figure" fine, sources said, as the commissioner distributed a memo Friday to all 32 owners, along with a reminder that the gag order remains in effect. Goodell did not disclose the specific amount of Jones' fine in the memo.



A league spokesman declined to confirm or deny the fine, labeling such an issue as an "internal matter."


Jones didn't apologize for his comments in a statement released Sunday.

"If my comments in Minnesota were viewed as being over the line, then so be it," he said. "The comments were made in an effort to assist a fellow NFL owner and his team's pursuit of bringing a new stadium to the fans of the Twin Cities. Having just completed the process of stadium construction, and knowing how much it means to an NFL market, this is something that I would do for any of my ownership partners. It just goes to show how intertwined labor issues are with the construction of new stadiums -- from a positive perspective."


When he was last heard from in Minnesota as the Cowboys wrapped up the preseason, Jones tried to send a message to assist Wilf's efforts for a new stadium. He made himself available to the Minnesota media as a favor to Wilf, according to a Cowboys source.


"Right now, we are subsidizing this market," Jones said. "It's unthinkable to think that the market you've got here, with 3.5 million people, and have teams like Kansas City and Green Bay subsidizing this market. That will stop. That's going to stop. That's called revenue sharing. That's on its way out."

Chris Mortensen is ESPN's senior NFL analyst.

 

[w8lifter]

Jerry knew he would get fined for his comments.

He most likely already decided it was worth a fine to air his stance to the public and the league in that fashion.

:money:

 

[LeonDixson]

Rules are the rules.

If the League states that you cannot talk about certain issues, you must abide by the rules.

I agree.

 

[bobtheflob]

For his comments about revenue sharing per ESPN

 

[adbutcher]

For his comments about revenue sharing per ESPN

In other breaking news, water is wet.

 

[Big Dakota]

In other breaking news, water is wet.

Sun come up there too?

 

[adbutcher]

Sun come up there too?

 

[Chief]

Got to bow down to the master, he can spin anything.

Except that Jerry probably didn't write or say that.

A good PR person can spin anything. Dalrymple is good.

 

[casmith07]

Sources: Jones fined at least $100K
By Chris Mortensen
ESPN

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made a comment about revenue sharing and now he's sharing his revenue with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.


Jones has been fined at least $100,000 for violating a gag order on labor issues last week, according to league sources.
Jones stated on Sept. 4 that revenue sharing is "on its way out," while doing a media interview originally intended to support Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf's quest for a new stadium.

Revenue sharing is considered a critical component of the NFL's pending collective bargaining talks since the owners exercised an option in May 2008 to terminate the deal after the 2010 season.

The union has maintained that the owners' biggest issue is amongst themselves because of the revenue sharing model and Jones' comments seemingly emboldened that position.

Goodell had issued a gag order for all owners and team executives from discussing any aspect of the pending labor issues. Jones crossed the line, drawing a "six-figure" fine, sources said, as the commissioner distributed a memo Friday to all 32 owners, along with a reminder that the gag order remains in effect. Goodell did not disclose the specific amount of Jones' fine in the memo.

A league spokesman declined to confirm or deny the fine, labeling such an issue as an "internal matter."

Jones didn't apologize for his comments in a statement released Sunday.
"If my comments in Minnesota were viewed as being over the line, then so be it," he said. "The comments were made in an effort to assist a fellow NFL owner and his team's pursuit of bringing a new stadium to the fans of the Twin Cities. Having just completed the process of stadium construction, and knowing how much it means to an NFL market, this is something that I would do for any of my ownership partners. It just goes to show how intertwined labor issues are with the construction of new stadiums -- from a positive perspective."

When he was last heard from in Minnesota as the Cowboys wrapped up the preseason, Jones tried to send a message to assist Wilf's efforts for a new stadium. He made himself available to the Minnesota media as a favor to Wilf, according to a Cowboys source.

"Right now, we are subsidizing this market," Jones said. "It's unthinkable to think that the market you've got here, with 3.5 million people, and have teams like Kansas City and Green Bay subsidizing this market. That will stop. That's going to stop. That's called revenue sharing. That's on its way out."

Chris Mortensen is ESPN's senior NFL analyst.

in before the Jerry hate. :

 

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