NFL threatens to suspend 4 players from Al Jazeera report indefinitely if they don't interview

[jah]

NFLPA President Eric Winston unloads on Goodell:

NFLPA president: Union is advising Matthews, Harrison, Peppers, Neal as to their options

“It’s definitely peak silliness and peak unprofessionalism,” Winston said. “It is what it is and unfortunately we’ve gone from this place where NFL [business] used to be conducted in a super-professional way by men that have played this game for a long time and a front office that has run this great game for a long time to now it’s almost seemingly like these scripts that are pulled from WWE Smackdown or something like that. It’s hard to understand why this is being allowed to continue on by some ownership that has some control but it is and we’re going to keep fighting. We’re going to keep advising our players in an open and honest way exactly about what their rights are and about what their options are and we’ll continue to go down this road and we’ll continue to fight for our players.”

BTW, I love the "It is what it is" line, a little homage to BB

I like it. However, BB is not the only person to use that platitude.

 

[rochrist]

You shot your dog and had it stuffed? You f*cking freak!

If you save the world, we can do it in the *******!

 

[ErniesPinkStripes]

Good article by Hurley... the only thing I didn't like is "and Belichick’s certainly brought plenty of negative attention onto himself"

Really? Why?

Spygate? Give me a break.

Because he doesn't act like abuffoon like Rex Ryan and dance around for the media? Ah yes, as much as I like Hurley, he's still media... a bunch of whiny, self-entitled, holier than thou DBs who will do anything they can to tear you down (like BB) if you don't kowtow to their every wish...

 

[Hammer of Thor]

Good article by Hurley... the only thing I didn't like is "and Belichick’s certainly brought plenty of negative attention onto himself"

Really? Why?

Spygate? Give me a break.

Because he doesn't act like abuffoon like Rex Ryan and dance around for the media? Ah yes, as much as I like Hurley, he's still media... a bunch of whiny, self-entitled, holier than thou DBs who will do anything they can to tear you down (like BB) if you don't kowtow to their every wish....

The bolded section is exactly why. That's the reason why Spygate became a huge thing. People like Ron Borges kept wanting to dig into Belichick and drive him out of town, but couldn't because he kept winning. The old-school media hates him. And they're the ones who create the negative attention Belichick "brings upon himself". Remember before Spygate, after the 2006 season AFCCG they lost to the Colts, how Belichick was "disrespectful and unprofessional" in his post-game press conference? Again, this is before anyone ever thought of the Patriots as cheaters.

I think a lot of the younger guys now - people who just got into business by the time BB came here - understand Belichick's positions more and don't have the same agendas. The demise of the local newspaper in favor of the broad-based internet also plays a part here. But the old guard - Borges, CHB, etc. - expected the coaches to understand that THEY wield the power in this town, and the coach had to play nice with them if they wanted to stick around. Belichick never did that, in part because he *did* do it in Cleveland and got backstabbed anyway.

 

[Gronkowski123]

peyton's a sellout!!!

 

[Boots Electric]

This is Goodell and the NFL throwing it's weight around for the sole purpose of the upcoming CBA and it's financial implications with the revenue split. The revenue split I believe is currently at 47%. The players are going to look for more especially with what currently happened in the NBA. The NFL is the most financially successful league in the world yet the players earn less then players from nearly every other league.

The problem is the players have an adversarial relationship with one another. The NBA does not have this problem. They are competitive, but don't buy into the theories of the old school guard (fans and players) that they need to hate each other because the players know that united they can get more of the pie and it worked. Soft salary cap and guaranteed contracts. This is what the NFLPA cannot help the players see. They are too busy hating on other players and in turn do not support each other when they see an abuse of power taking place. The NFL knows this and is using it against them.

So the NFL's plan was simply bury the players with the "evils" of Goodell and the power of the commissioner because they know that the players can't strike. That's why the owners turn a blind eye. They wanted this. The win against Brady was the cherry on top, and his support from other players was so pathetic and the NFL got what it wanted; Article 46. The sole purpose for Article 36 is for them to use and abuse it so much that the NFLPA and it's players major demands for the upcoming CBA are going to be non-financial ranging from arbitration to Article 46.

The NFL will be glad to concede these demands including the immediate removal of Goodell. You think he will be unhappy? He's made his millions. All these demands will be met except for the demand they need the most planning for which is revenue split. They will not gain any ground on soft salary caps or guaranteed contracts or a larger percentage of the revenue, but the NFLPA will say:

"At least we got rid of Goodell and the power the commissioner of the NFL holds over the players. We won this."

But they didn't. Goodell was the perfect villain for them to distract the players with all this nonsense and not focus on the real issue, the revenue. Goodell will happy with his millions and millions, the NFL will maintain a status quo after the next CBA, and the players will realize that while the sport continue to grow financially they will miss out on it because they were to busy with Goodell.

The NFLPA needs to help their players wake up and realize this.

 

[borisman]

If you save the world, we can do it in the *******!

I didn't see that one coming out of a princess's mouth.

 

[Crazy Patriot Guy]

If you save the world, we can do it in the *******!

Man that was out of nowhere in that movie. "Wha.........what did she say?"

 

[Hammer of Thor]

Do we know what this is about? Legit, or Goodell strikes again?

 

[bbobbo]

If you save the world, we can do it in the *******!

GIF: We can do it in the *******! (slightly NSFW at the end, of her end)

funny inside joke from the comments--the code to the door is 2625 (it spells something on a telephone keypad).

 

[JarOfMayo51]

Lets not forget Manning hiring two goons who pretended to be police to visit Sly's parents. http://deadspin.com/private-eyes-spook-parents-of-manning-hgh-accuser-in-91-1757224765

Yup.. its totally insane that he did that, yet nobody talks about it lol

 

[Deus Irae]

“I just think as far as the league goes, there’s been some negative things that have come their way and the way they’ve responded is maybe not been the best way to handle it.”

Rodgers was asked if NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell had too much power in terms of player punishment.

“If that is the case, we have nobody to blame but ourselves because we had the opportunity in the CBA to make some legitimate changes to that,” Rodgers said. “I think there’s probably too much pressure to come back to a deal when we had all the power on our side and that was something we should have had negotiated into the CBA, because this shouldn’t be someone who is judge, jury, and executioner.”

Aaron Rodgers talks Roger Goodell, possible teammates suspension, and more

Players finally figuring this out, or just a lone voice in the wilderness?

 

[NJPatsfan26]

Aaron Rodgers talks Roger Goodell, possible teammates suspension, and more

Players finally figuring this out, or just a lone voice in the wilderness?

its impressive that it is Aaron Rodgers coming forward now. But to little to late.

 

[Joker]

they ALL know what time it is Deus but their over the top jealousy of Brady has let them all play Cassius. Now that Tommius Ceasar's out of the way, they're finally figuring out they've been dealing with Caligula all along.

 

[captain stone]

That's my sig!

(Except for the Real Patriots part; maybe I should add that part too.)

 

[Hammer of Thor]

its impressive that it is Aaron Rodgers coming forward now. But to little to late.

Not really that impressive in my opinion.
"First they came for Bill Belichick, but I said nothing because I'm not a Patriot.
Then they came for Ben Roethlesberger, but I said nothing because I'm not a Steeler.
Then they came for Sean Payton and the Saints, and I said nothing because I'm not a Saint.
Etc, etc"

Now they're coming after a Packer, one of the team leaders. Now suddenly he says something. I suppose it's better to recognize it late than never.

 

[anditsgood]

GIF: We can do it in the *******! (slightly NSFW at the end, of her end)

funny inside joke from the comments--the code to the door is 2625 (it spells something on a telephone keypad).

coal?

spells a couple things

 

[FreeTedWilliams]

Do we know what this is about? Legit, or Goodell strikes again?

He grabbed a woman's wrist which caused redness.

Josh Brown’s suspension comes from 2015 domestic violence arrest

Seriously?

 

[DaBruinz]

Then he's punishing Brady for having the last name "Brady" (he didn't choose to be the lead plaintiff; the names were just listed in alphabetical order).

CT - I said nothing about the order of the names on the law suit. What I said was that I feel that Manning told Goodell that Manning only signed on as one of the named plaintiffs because Brady convinced him to.

 

[DaBruinz]

This is Goodell and the NFL throwing it's weight around for the sole purpose of the upcoming CBA and it's financial implications with the revenue split. The revenue split I believe is currently at 47%. The players are going to look for more especially with what currently happened in the NBA. The NFL is the most financially successful league in the world yet the players earn less then players from nearly every other league.

The problem is the players have an adversarial relationship with one another. The NBA does not have this problem. They are competitive, but don't buy into the theories of the old school guard (fans and players) that they need to hate each other because the players know that united they can get more of the pie and it worked. Soft salary cap and guaranteed contracts. This is what the NFLPA cannot help the players see. They are too busy hating on other players and in turn do not support each other when they see an abuse of power taking place. The NFL knows this and is using it against them.

So the NFL's plan was simply bury the players with the "evils" of Goodell and the power of the commissioner because they know that the players can't strike. That's why the owners turn a blind eye. They wanted this. The win against Brady was the cherry on top, and his support from other players was so pathetic and the NFL got what it wanted; Article 46. The sole purpose for Article 36 is for them to use and abuse it so much that the NFLPA and it's players major demands for the upcoming CBA are going to be non-financial ranging from arbitration to Article 46.

The NFL will be glad to concede these demands including the immediate removal of Goodell. You think he will be unhappy? He's made his millions. All these demands will be met except for the demand they need the most planning for which is revenue split. They will not gain any ground on soft salary caps or guaranteed contracts or a larger percentage of the revenue, but the NFLPA will say:

"At least we got rid of Goodell and the power the commissioner of the NFL holds over the players. We won this."

But they didn't. Goodell was the perfect villain for them to distract the players with all this nonsense and not focus on the real issue, the revenue. Goodell will happy with his millions and millions, the NFL will maintain a status quo after the next CBA, and the players will realize that while the sport continue to grow financially they will miss out on it because they were to busy with Goodell.

The NFLPA needs to help their players wake up and realize this.

There is only one problem with your spiel. Prior to the most recent CBA, there was a huge chunk of revenue that wasn't counted prior to the revenue split. Probably close to 30% of the revenue that was generated from the various individual team sources wasn't included in the salary cap. Now, close to 95% of the revenue (possibly more) is included. Check out Article 12, section 1, (ii) for the complete list of items that are counted in the Aggregate Revenue.

Also, teams used to be allowed to take business deductions out of the revenue prior to the split.. That is no longer the case.

Also, it's not a simple as saying that they get 47% split.. Article 12, Section 6, (c)(i):
"(i) Calculation of the Projected Player Cost Amount. The Player Cost Amount shall be calculated as the sum of (1) 55% of projected League Media AR; (2) 45% of projected NFL Ventures/Postseason AR (other than AR from new line of busi-ness projects pursuant to Subsection 1(a)(xii)(2) above); (3) 40% of projected Local AR; and (4), if applicable, 50% of the net AR for new line of business projects pursuant to Subsection 1(a)(xii)(2) above; less (5) 47.5% of the Joint Contribution Amount."

Section 7 (a) states:
In each League Year, the average of the current League Year’s Player Cost Amount expressed as a percentage of AR and all prior League Year Player Cost Amounts expressed as a percentage of AR for each such prior League Year (the “Overall Average”) must be at least 47% (the “Guaranteed Player Cost Percentage”). For purpos-es of this calculation, the percentages for each League Year other than the 2011 League Year shall be calculated as the Player Cost Amount calculated pursuant to the Final Spe-cial Purpose Letter for such League Year divided by AR for that League Year as determined in such Final Special Purpose Letter

So, basically, 47% of the AR is the minimum split they'll get.. I'm fairly certain the split has been more than that..

Short of raising that % higher, there isn't much there for the players to get money from. Where they'll make gains is in extending benefits beyond 5 years.. Better retirement planning. and the one part of Articel 46 that gives the commissioner the right to be an arbiter.