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That's what I'm afraid of as well. Berman may feel his hands are tied and uphold on technical grounds while verbally berating Goodell.I voted for berman upholds simply because the only thing we've won since this started is the superbowl.
I have had my hopes and expectations destroyed so many times during this that I am afraid to think otherwise.
Also, the fact that this decision is procedural and not about the actual facts of the case could allow for it to be upheld.
The next owner's meeting is the 11th, right? If the owners have any sense at all, they will pressure king moron to settle - appoint a neutral arbitrator. (Although, I hope they fire the piece of crap.) But, they may just hate Brady enough that it goes to Berman vacates - appoints a neutral arbitrator.
I can't see a straight up win for either side; there are too many attorney's fees yet to be had.
With the first public settlement conference coming up on Wednesday the 12th, I think it's time to open official forum speculation on what's going to happen.
Have at it!
Why would he do that on technical grounds? I don't understand why Ray Rice would win on CBA violation but this case wouldn't despite a loooooooooooooooooooooooooong list of CBA violations. I mean, why can't Goodell just say **** it salary cap is cut in half now I'm in charge like you allowed me to be so just deal with it. If this case doesn't win then Goodell essentially can do as he pleases and the CBA is garbage. This case goes far beyond Brady imo.That's what I'm afraid of as well. Berman may feel his hands are tied and uphold on technical grounds while verbally berating Goodell.
You know the saying, "The Law is an ass", meaning it can be stupid and inflexible.
I voted for berman upholds simply because the only thing we've won since this started is the superbowl.
I have had my hopes and expectations destroyed so many times during this that I am afraid to think otherwise.
Also, the fact that this decision is procedural and not about the actual facts of the case could allow for it to be upheld.
I don't believe Rice ruling was based on "Integrity of the game" violation. "Integrity of the game" is very broad and the CBA allows the commish to interpret what it is. That's what scares me. Nothing in section 46 of the CBA says anything about fair or impartial. OTOH, the CBA rests on top of a whole bunch of labor law, so who's to say what Berman would rule.Why would he do that on technical grounds? I don't understand why Ray Rice would win on CBA violation but this case wouldn't despite a loooooooooooooooooooooooooong list of CBA violations. I mean, why can't Goodell just say **** it salary cap is cut in half now I'm in charge like you allowed me to be so just deal with it. If this case doesn't win then Goodell essentially can do as he pleases and the CBA is garbage. This case goes far beyond Brady imo.
You have to keep in mind, what the owners say publicly doesn't necessarily mean they feel that way privately.The more I think about this, the more I am convinced the other 31 owners don't care about the integrity of the game, finding out what really happened or getting the punishment right. Goodell is just an errand boy and this is about parity or better stated, the lack of it since Belichick and Brady have tag teamed the rest of the league. That's the motivation here. Restore parity to the league so every owner can have their turn at the top. So my friends, enjoy this for what it's worth. As time goes by the truth will be revealed and it will only strengthen the legend of the greatest, most dominant football team that has ever played the game.