NFL Statement of Policy on Honesty and Fairness

[Mack Herron]

This interesting document was raised by BA to Steph Stradley:

Never make misrepresentations, dishonest statements, or statements that may mislead or misinform. If it appears that anything you have said or written has been misunderstood, correct it promptly. (pg. 4, top)

https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/19375/NFLCompliancePlan.pdf

Perhaps Kraft can assist the NFL in their "internal investigation" of the PSI leaks.

 

[Ring 6]

This policy actually has an obligation to report, so everyone who knew the measurements of the footballs at halftime has violated the policy by not reporting that the Mortensen report was a violation of the fairness and honesty standard.

 

[Ring 6]

Here is a beautiful excerpt

C. Accurate and Complete Records Accurate records play a vital role in assuring the maintenance of high ethical standards particularly as they reflect our various business transactions. Accordingly, all NFL transactions must be recorded accurately, completely, and in a timely manner. Never make false or artificial entries in the NFL’s records. Never understate or overstate reports of sales or expenses, or alter any documents used to support those reports. All assets and liabilities must be recorded in the regular books of account. Use the best available information for any estimates and ensure that you are able to support any assumptions made.

 

[PatsSox363804]

NFL policy also says the commissioner needs to be a person of integrity and we know that isn't true.

 

[archstanton543]

This policy actually has an obligation to report, so everyone who knew the measurements of the footballs at halftime has violated the policy by not reporting that the Mortensen report was a violation of the fairness and honesty standard.

What about if you're generally aware of the misinformation? Can you still get in trouble for not correcting it?

 

[Hammer of Thor]

From the document: "Never use the NFL's success or size in an effort to coerce or threaten another organization."

And yet from here: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/espn-wants-keith-olbermann-quit-806220

"... The terrible schedule is payback for Simmons and Olbermann...."

 

[Gronkowski123]

This interesting document was raised by JD to Steph Stradley:

https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/19375/NFLCompliancePlan.pdf

Perhaps Kraft can assist the NFL in their "internal investigation" of the PSI leaks.

i hope kessler uses this an example.

 

[shmessy]

This thread is great.

The hypocrisy of the NFL with this document should make any thinking person's head explode.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

God's Statement of Policy on Honesty and Fairness: Thou Shalt Not Lie

 

[Schmo]

But what happens when you apply Goodell-logic to this:

Those that work for the nfl HAVE to follow the policy of honesty and fairness, therefore Goodell, Kensil, Vincent etc. are honest and fair. Close closed. Wash hands.

 

[cmasspatsfan]

I think it was Mike. McCann that said today after Brady is taken care of the Pats will have an investigation of the front office.

 

[Ring 6]

What about if you're generally aware of the misinformation? Can you still get in trouble for not correcting it?

Correct. This is the standard incorrectly applied to Brady that would be appropriately applied to an NFL exec.