Preliminary Injunction Granted **merged**

[Texas_Pete]

 

[GhostOfPelluer]

Ha ha, just posted this in the appeals thread

 

[Doomsday]

What happens if Zeke losing in court around week 14?

Is it possible he could be suspended and miss the playoffs?

 

[ksg811]

What happens if Zeke losing in court around week 14?

Is it possible he could be suspended and miss the playoffs?

With the wording of Mazzant's Injunction Order it's seems unlikely he will, but if he did he would just file an appeal of the decision with the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals and request another injunction.

 

[speedkilz88]

What happens if Zeke losing in court around week 14?

Is it possible he could be suspended and miss the playoffs?

It's not going to court anytime soon.

 

[DallasCowboys2080]

It's not going to court anytime soon.

Exactly. Reading what lawyers on cz are saying is that the CA5 is very slow. I guess because they are backed up with a lot of cases.

 

[Ghost12]

I'm in a league with a bunch of pats fans, I managed to get Dez at 19 & Zeke at 22.

It baffles me how far he fell in some leagues. This isn't an injury that will nag him throughout the entire season. When I drafted him, I believed, based on how his case was going, he would not serve the suspension this year. But my worst case scenario (from a fantasy standpoint) is that I lose him for 6 weeks then get him back after that and certainly have him available for the playoffs. I took him in the first round in every league I was in, including one where I was the first overall and one where I was as low as 13.

 

[Kevinicus]

I'm in a league with a bunch of pats fans, I managed to get Dez at 19 & Zeke at 22.

I got something similar, but at 14 and 19. I got Antonio Brown at 3. I got Zeke at 19 in another League. Dez was already gone.

 

[Ghost12]

Much to their chagrin, they're most likely discovering that they're not beyond negative legal scrutiny after all. The way that Judge Mazzant scolded them in his closing remarks must certainly have been a humbling experience. Withholding evidence as they intentionally did was a shockingly wrongful, incredibly foolish and treatment that went well outside the bounds of justice.

I'd like to believe this, but the problem is they have no shame. They got scolded in the NFLPA arbitration which (rightfully) accused them of hiding revenues from the players. They literally tried to steal over $100 million from the players and when they got caught, simply shrugged their shoulders without so much as an apology.

 

[viman96]

I had the 9th pick and took Zeke. I was surprised he lasted that long but guess people were unaware or scared off. Whatever it was good for me!

 

[DallasCowboys2080]

It baffles me how far he fell in some leagues. This isn't an injury that will nag him throughout the entire season. When I drafted him, I believed, based on how his case was going, he would not serve the suspension this year. But my worst case scenario (from a fantasy standpoint) is that I lose him for 6 weeks then get him back after that and certainly have him available for the playoffs. I took him in the first round in every league I was in, including one where I was the first overall and one where I was as low as 13.

Smart move. I felt the same about him on fantasy and I don't even play but have tons of friends that do.

 

[Nightman]

It baffles me how far he fell in some leagues. This isn't an injury that will nag him throughout the entire season. When I drafted him, I believed, based on how his case was going, he would not serve the suspension this year. But my worst case scenario (from a fantasy standpoint) is that I lose him for 6 weeks then get him back after that and certainly have him available for the playoffs. I took him in the first round in every league I was in, including one where I was the first overall and one where I was as low as 13.

Plus you could get DMC in the 8th and be covered

 

[ThreeandOut]

Its seems like the NFL would have a hard time winning on the pre-award filing if it was determined that the arbitration process was fundamentally unfair.

 

[trueblue1687]

Exactly. Reading what lawyers on cz are saying is that the CA5 is very slow. I guess because they are backed up with a lot of cases.

Not sure about 5th Circuit, but I waited 7 months to argue an appeal in my Circuit. It's generally lengthy and expect a few resets for a variety of reasons (this varies but isn't uncommon at all).

 

[Alexander]

I know that it doesn't necessarily fit here, but this imagery made me laugh, and it involves Mara.

That is classic.

I had never seen that before.

Perfect snub by the Ruddy One.

 

[trueblue1687]

Its seems like the NFL would have a hard time winning on the pre-award filing if it was determined that the arbitration process was fundamentally unfair.

If timeliness of filing (ripeness)is the league's strongest argument, they're in real trouble strategically.

 

[Beast_from_East]

If timeliness of filing (ripeness)is the league's strongest argument, they're in real trouble strategically.

Yea, if ripeness is the entire foundation of your appeal, you really shouldn't bother.

 

[DallasCowboys2080]

Not sure about 5th Circuit, but I waited 7 months to argue an appeal in my Circuit. It's generally lengthy and expect a few resets for a variety of reasons (this varies but isn't uncommon at all).

Understood. Thnx. Some other lawyer on here said they argued before the CA5 and said it was slow.

 

[adbutcher]

Interesting to note, Vegas thinks zeke is only worth a half point over his replacement.

That's fantastic because usually QBs drives the spread.

 

[Bullflop]

I'd like to believe this, but the problem is they have no shame. They got scolded in the NFLPA arbitration which (rightfully) accused them of hiding revenues from the players. They literally tried to steal over $100 million from the players and when they got caught, simply shrugged their shoulders without so much as an apology.

Unfortunately, arrogance and greed is an evil combination that sees more value in power and money than in being honorable.