Zeke appeal hearing over/decision by Monday

[Risen Star]

 

[morasp]

I just watched NFL Live and they said a lot of the things Zeke's attorneys did were to uncover and document the process by which the NFL arrived at the decision. They thought these were things that could be used in Zeke's defense if it went to court.

 

[jazzcat22]

Here is a dilemma.
And should we get a roster exemption.
If a decision is not made, does Dallas need to release a player to have the 53. Or do we get an exemption while his fate is decided.

 

[CATCH17]

The time it takes the NFL to make decisions and still screw it up baffles me.

 

[RedLine]

Ok, now we relax and wait...

 

[BigDFan5]

Here is a dilemma.
And should we get a roster exemption.
If a decision is not made, does Dallas need to release a player to have the 53. Or do we get an exemption while his fate is decided.

If a decision is not made Zeke will be on the roster therefore we do not get an exemption

 

[Cowboys22]

If a decision is not made Zeke will be on the roster therefore we do not get an exemption

That's the whole point. He is in limbo on final cut down day. They should get an exemption until the ruling so they don't have to cut the player they want to keep if Zeke goes on the suspended list.

Also, they should be filing a lawsuit at anytime to preempt the league using the Brady case as evidence of collusion with the arbiter and dirty tricks by the league.

 

[Reality]

I just watched NFL Live and they said a lot of the things Zeke's attorneys did were to uncover and document the process by which the NFL arrived at the decision. They thought these were things that could be used in Zeke's defense if it went to court.

This is what I've been saying all along. I just cannot imagine any scenario where the Henderson rescinds the suspension, and that's what Elliott is after, not a reduction. The smart play has been to get everything you need for a court argument presented in the "process" so that it can later be referenced and used against the NFL in court.

If Henderson reduces Elliott's suspension to 1-2 games, then Elliott's legal team will take that as a sign that the NFL knows they have a weak argument/case. I suspect if his suspension is reduced, it would be reduced to 3-4 games in an effort to make the NFL still look like they tough on domestic violence while trying to make it seem like they were objective by compromising. However, everyone knows they chose 6 games specifically so that number would be able to be reduced, but not too far down.

The problem that the NFL just doesn't get is that "Ezekiel Elliott" is more than just a running back, it's a brand, a product all on its own. To Elliott, this isn't just about 6 game day pay checks or even the team. This is about is brand being permanently tarnished and damaged. If Elliott is truly innocent in this, he has absolutely no choice but to fight it through the courts. If this were PEDs, or drugs, etc., it would be easier to accept a suspension reduction, but domestic violence will heavily damage his brand both in the short and long term.

The NFL could have said there wasn't enough evidence to suspend Elliott, but the moment they suspended him, they committed themselves to that suspension and the only way out for them will be if the courts eliminate the suspension.

 

[DBOY3141]

Right now he is suspended. At cut down time on Sat., he will be put on the suspended list and not count against the 53. If on Monday, by chance it comes back that he is no longer suspended, they will have to cut someone so that he goes against the 53. If it's reduced, he is still suspended and will remain on the suspended listed, not counting against the 53 man roster.

 

[RJ_MacReady]

Take 13 months investigating...only 2 business days to come to a decision. Gotta love the timing in all of this. This sure won't complicate the cut down to 53 players. Nope.

 

[Cowboys22]

Right now he is suspended. At cut down time on Sat., he will be put on the suspended list and not count against the 53. If on Monday, by chance it comes back that he is no longer suspended, they will have to cut someone so that he goes against the 53. If it's reduced, he is still suspended and will remain on the suspended listed, not counting against the 53 man roster.

No. He is appealing his suspension meaning his current status is on the active roster. If they don't rule by Tuesday, he is eligible to play week 1. You only go to the suspended list if you don't appeal or you lose your appeal. While appealing you are an active player. This is why they should get a roster exemption until Henderson rules.

 

[Redball Express]

If a decision is not made Zeke will be on the roster therefore we do not get an exemption

And Zeke by then will have his motion for relief in and his injunction will prevail and court dates will be set.

Meanwhile he plays.

This could take all season to play out.

Meanwhile..he plays.

Stop worrying everybody.

 

[GroundZero1970]

Actually until they rule on his appeal he is NOT suspended

 

[VACowboy]

This is what I've been saying all along. I just cannot imagine any scenario where the Henderson rescinds the suspension, and that's what Elliott is after, not a reduction. The smart play has been to get everything you need for a court argument presented in the "process" so that it can later be referenced and used against the NFL in court.

If Henderson reduces Elliott's suspension to 1-2 games, then Elliott's legal team will take that as a sign that the NFL knows they have a weak argument/case. I suspect if his suspension is reduced, it would be reduced to 3-4 games in an effort to make the NFL still look like they tough on domestic violence while trying to make it seem like they were objective by compromising. However, everyone knows they chose 6 games specifically so that number would be able to be reduced, but not too far down.

The problem that the NFL just doesn't get is that "Ezekiel Elliott" is more than just a running back, it's a brand, a product all on its own. To Elliott, this isn't just about 6 game day pay checks or even the team. This is about is brand being permanently tarnished and damaged. If Elliott is truly innocent in this, he has absolutely no choice but to fight it through the courts. If this were PEDs, or drugs, etc., it would be easier to accept a suspension reduction, but domestic violence will heavily damage his brand both in the short and long term.

The NFL could have said there wasn't enough evidence to suspend Elliott, but the moment they suspended him, they committed themselves to that suspension and the only way out for them will be if the courts eliminate the suspension.

they were asking for a fight the moment they suspended him for six games .

 

[DBOY3141]

No. He is appealing his suspension meaning his current status is on the active roster. If they don't rule by Tuesday, he is eligible to play week 1. You only go to the suspended list if you don't appeal or you lose your appeal. While appealing you are an active player. This is why they should get a roster exemption until Henderson rules.

So now the Cowboys team is being punished for a players behavior and his right to appeal. Don't see how that flies with the owners. if so, then a decision will be made by Sat.

 

[SlammedZero]

They already have their minds made up on this in my opinion. They just have to carry out the dramatics over the weekend. Oh, the suspense NFL!!

The decision won't favor Zeke either. This whole entire situation blows my mind. The NFL needs a fat dose of reality to punch them straight in their smug face. They apparently strut around feeling they're better than everybody else and above the law. I hope Zeke and his legal team punch them good.

This is really not homerism speaking. Truth be told I think we can live without Zeke for some games. This, for me, is wanting to see the NFL brought down a notch.

 

[jazzcat22]

Right now he is suspended. At cut down time on Sat., he will be put on the suspended list and not count against the 53. If on Monday, by chance it comes back that he is no longer suspended, they will have to cut someone so that he goes against the 53. If it's reduced, he is still suspended and will remain on the suspended listed, not counting against the 53 man roster.

Cut down is on the 1st. his suspension does not officially begin until the 2nd.
So should Dallas get a roster exemption if the decision takes over the weekend, and is not given tonight or y cut down deadline tomorrow .

 

[Risen Star]

Goodell: Harry, I'm going to give him 6 games, put you on the appeal and you can reduce it to 4. I've already cleared this with my wife.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Goodell: Harry, I'm going to give him 6 games, put you on the appeal and you can reduce it to 4. I've already cleared this with John .

FYP

 

[Teague31]

How they arrived at the decision? Pretty simple. Mara told Godell to jump and Roger said yes sir