The Reason Zeke Must Fight This Ruling

[Stash]

I wish some of you people would stop and think!....Tell me what's the advantage of the NFL suspending their high marquee players, where's the benefit to the league? Brady, the best quarterback in NFL history doesn't play the national televised game to start the season,,,,,,now Zeke is suspended for the first Sunday night game, where's the benefit to the league for that????

And since the suspension was announced friday, where's is Zeke proclaiming his total innocence, certainly not in his press release from his lawyer, have not seen him in front of a camera, holding a press conference, why is that, where's Jerry, have you heard or seen him, where is he hiding....actions speak volumes, yet there's silence....If I was accused of something that I didn't do, I wouldn't be hiding, I'd be standing in front of a podium proclaiming my innocence and answering any questions the media has, I don't know if the allegation are true or not, but Zeke's camp actions after the suspension is very telling to me!

I think that you'd be listening intently to legal council, just like I think that Elliott is right now.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Well at the very least you might as well make damn sure ALL your marbles are on the table. What you have to lose? Worst case you put enough hole in Goodell's decision to muddy the water enough for the general public or advertising community. Best case there's enough pressure to force an agreement to reduce the punishment to 1 game. He has absolutely nothing to lose fighting.

BTW ...posters in another thread comparing this to Greg Hardy is off a bit. Hardy damaged ANY defense he may have had by paying his victim to disappear during CRIMINAL proceeding which influenced their ultimate decision. Money had nothing to do with the prosecutor decision in Zeke case.

 

[Jake]

Six games cost him between 5-600K. Not chump change.

However the real mother lode is commercial endorsements now and post football, including perhaps being on ESPN, and even Hollywood isn't out of the realm of possibility. This could cost him as much as 75 - 100 million if he positions himself correctly.

Now everyone is saying that Goodell has the final word and it doesn't matter. But here is the rub.

Zeke and his hired guns can make public every piece of evidence and sway public opinion to a point he might - might - create a climate where there is a push back by NFL fans, and the general public.

This is about proving his innocence. not to Goodell, but to the general public. And the owners to show Goodell the door.

I'm all for Zeke defending himself and his image, but why do people continue to act like Goodell does things not supported by his employers? They're paying him over $30 million a year. They're making billions. He's not defying the owners by being tough on player conduct. They approved the policy that gives him that power. He's doing their bidding. He's not getting fired for suspending Zeke. Indulge yourself if you must, but it's not happening.

The bigger issue is Zeke getting himself right with the NFL, the public, and the Cowboys, and keeping out of trouble. I hope he does it.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

There really isn't anything you can do about it........once he found out she was crazy he tried to leave her and this is the result....... you never know someone until you argue or fight...... there is no screening process for jealousy or revenge

The NFL shouldn't be allowed to act without a conviction, period

I agree they shouldn't. I'm with you there. But that's probably never going to be the case so it's not like I can hope for that.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

I'm all for Zeke defending himself and his image, but why do people continue to act like Goodell does things not supported by his employers? They're paying him over $30 million a year. They're making billions. He's not defying the owners by being tough on player conduct. They approved the policy that gives him that power. He's doing their bidding. He's not getting fired for suspending Zeke. Indulge yourself if you must, but it's not happening.

The bigger issue is Zeke getting himself right with the NFL, the public, and the Cowboys, and keeping out of trouble. I hope he does it.

Well said, but again, we're assuming here Zeke even did anything wrong. Considering how vehemently his father and lawyers continue to proclaim Elliott's innocence, he does indeed look like a victim of blackmail.

I agree that Zeke needs to get his act together, too, but so far, lifting a woman's shirt is the one and only thing anybody can say with certainty that Zeke is guilty of. Everything else is conjecture.

 

[TwoDeep3]

I wish some of you people would stop and think!....Tell me what's the advantage of the NFL suspending their high marquee players, where's the benefit to the league? Brady, the best quarterback in NFL history doesn't play the national televised game to start the season,,,,,,now Zeke is suspended for the first Sunday night game, where's the benefit to the league for that????

And since the suspension was announced friday, where's is Zeke proclaiming his total innocence, certainly not in his press release from his lawyer, have not seen him in front of a camera, holding a press conference, why is that, where's Jerry, have you heard or seen him, where is he hiding....actions speak volumes, yet there's silence....If I was accused of something that I didn't do, I wouldn't be hiding, I'd be standing in front of a podium proclaiming my innocence and answering any questions the media has, I don't know if the allegation are true or not, but Zeke's camp actions after the suspension is very telling to me!

Roger Goodell Emperor of the NFL and his large ego showing the world he drags around billionaires at his whim.

 

[TwoDeep3]

I'm all for Zeke defending himself and his image, but why do people continue to act like Goodell does things not supported by his employers? They're paying him over $30 million a year. They're making billions. He's not defying the owners by being tough on player conduct. They approved the policy that gives him that power. He's doing their bidding. He's not getting fired for suspending Zeke. Indulge yourself if you must, but it's not happening.

The bigger issue is Zeke getting himself right with the NFL, the public, and the Cowboys, and keeping out of trouble. I hope he does it.

So you think Snyder and Jones were happy about being funded for signing players to high cost contracts and fading it off in an uncapped year. Especially since that is collusion and in a way price fixing, which makes it illegal, does it not?

You think Kraft agreed with the Brady slap?

 

[hornitosmonster]

Jerry needs to end Roger's career. Anything short of that is a failure

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I'm all for Zeke defending himself and his image, but why do people continue to act like Goodell does things not supported by his employers? They're paying him over $30 million a year. They're making billions. He's not defying the owners by being tough on player conduct. They approved the policy that gives him that power. He's doing their bidding. He's not getting fired for suspending Zeke. Indulge yourself if you must, but it's not happening.

The bigger issue is Zeke getting himself right with the NFL, the public, and the Cowboys, and keeping out of trouble. I hope he does it.

I understand what you are saying but Goodell just screwed this particular case. Hell, when last he need an expert panel to help him make a decision........speaks volume to me. He wasn't what to do.....

 

[Zekeats]

Six games cost him between 5-600K. Not chump change.

However the real mother lode is commercial endorsements now and post football, including perhaps being on ESPN, and even Hollywood isn't out of the realm of possibility. This could cost him as much as 75 - 100 million if he positions himself correctly.

Now everyone is saying that Goodell has the final word and it doesn't matter. But here is the rub.

Zeke and his hired guns can make public every piece of evidence and sway public opinion to a point he might - might - create a climate where there is a push back by NFL fans, and the general public.

This is about proving his innocence. not to Goodell, but to the general public. And the owners to show Goodell the door.

This is about Goodell flexing his muscles and showing the public he is tough on domestic violence. regardless if he is innocent or not.

Just my opinion.

Here's the reason

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/...fying-given-alleged-details-from-his-ex-wife/

This guy admitted to it and got 1 game. Oh, he played for the Giants.

 

[plasticman]

Imagine Goodal handing Jerrry the Lombardi in late January......

.....and then congratulating the game MVP....Ezekiel Elliot.

The expeession on his face would be epic. There is no way in hail that he could be composed enough to completely hide his discomfort.

 

[mkindred]

Well it's clear the Cowboys can kiss their dream of hosting the 2018 NFL Draft in Dallas. No way Goodell would subject himself to that punishment based on all of this turmoil that he has created for himself.

 

[YosemiteSam]

In truth, the NFL can completely disallow him to win, but he should fight it and rally the NFLPA tropes to change the CBA and decapitate the power the NFL has in these situations.

That said, the NFL needs to protect itself so my thought is fight for an agreed upon 3rd party to resolve and issue punishment. Giving Goodell that power is suicide for players.

That said, let me ABUNDANTLY clear here. Zeke without question, needs to be slapped from his purch. His parents did a ****ty job of raising their child. This kid thinks he has the ability to get away with anything and his ego is off the charts. He needs to get *****slapped. I don't even think six games would do it, but I do not believe he deserves that for the reason Goodell is issuing his ruling.

The problem is, Zeke is likely to enter this poison position again because he is such a self-centered moron. He definitely requires a massive wakeup call and getting out of this suspension isn't going to help resolve that.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Well it's clear the Cowboys can kiss their dream of hosting the 2018 NFL Draft in Dallas. No way Goodell would subject himself to that punishment based on all of this turmoil that he has created for himself.

I'm pretty sure that is out of his control. Though, the rest of the owners could help prevent that, but I think Goodell's days are numbered. Too much chaos and NFL dishevelment has occurred on his watch. Not to mention, the loss of viewers (for the most part including myself) of late.

The NFL is still a cash cow, but that cash cow is no longer growing, but shrinking.

 

[zekecowboy]

I also heard that this suspension, if it stands, would void some guarantees in his rookie contract, to the tune of nearly $3 million.

Its $8 million.

 

[Stash]

Its $8 million.

Wow! Even more then!

 

[Floatyworm]

Goodell was a crap lawyer...while he practiced....And now he is showing why...he doesn't practice any more.

Can you imagine...

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[The Fonz]

In truth, the NFL can completely disallow him to win, but he should fight it and rally the NFLPA tropes to change the CBA and decapitate the power the NFL has in these situations.

That said, the NFL needs to protect itself so my thought is fight for an agreed upon 3rd party to resolve and issue punishment. Giving Goodell that power is suicide for players.

That said, let me ABUNDANTLY clear here. Zeke without question, needs to be slapped from his purch. His parents did a ****ty job of raising their child. This kid thinks he has the ability to get away with anything and his ego is off the charts. He needs to get *****slapped. I don't even think six games would do it, but I do not believe he deserves that for the reason Goodell is issuing his ruling.

The problem is, Zeke is likely to enter this poison position again because he is such a self-centered moron. He definitely requires a massive wakeup call and getting out of this suspension isn't going to help resolve that.

He has to stop his immature attitude starting with an end to this silly rolling up the bottom half of his jersey.

 

[Nightman]

Its $8 million.

He doesn't lose the money yet...... only the guarantees

they team could go after 1.5m in signing bonuses paid but that is up to Dallas.....they may let him keep that to pay for the lawyers

 

[dallasdave]

Six games cost him between 5-600K. Not chump change.

However the real mother lode is commercial endorsements now and post football, including perhaps being on ESPN, and even Hollywood isn't out of the realm of possibility. This could cost him as much as 75 - 100 million if he positions himself correctly.

Now everyone is saying that Goodell has the final word and it doesn't matter. But here is the rub.

Zeke and his hired guns can make public every piece of evidence and sway public opinion to a point he might - might - create a climate where there is a push back by NFL fans, and the general public.

This is about proving his innocence. not to Goodell, but to the general public. And the owners to show Goodell the door.

This is about Goodell flexing his muscles and showing the public he is tough on domestic violence. regardless if he is innocent or not.

Just my opinion.

Show Goodell the doors, let the doors hit him rear, and hard .