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When the NFL went to court with Al Davis, these seeming contradictions were not apparent. I don't think it's a problem here either. The league idemnifies Walsh, Pats sue Walsh. Effectively suing the league is very different than suing the league directly.
Totally different. Al Davis' never ending pursuit of greener pastures challenged the anti-trust protections of the NFL. He wasn't really suing the NFL for any kind of damages, he was getting the federal courts to allow his team to move.
The only other lawsuit I know of was his boneheaded attempt to sue the other 31 owners over his inability to get a new stadium in LA. He was trying to punish the other owners for supposedly dragging their feet instead of helping him close the deal.
If the Pats brought a lawsuit against the NFL for offering Walsh indemnification, then I can see the similarity. Once that is done, I can't see the Pats doing anything unless Walsh violates the the terms of the indemnity agreement.