gman8343
What would Lemmy do?
I think they're going to try and prove that in essence, the Eagles organization is using deactivation as a punishment in this instance. I think they have a reasonable case that this is true. The Eagles blatantly said as much during Reid's press conference, and it could come back to haunt them.If they deactivate TO then TO may still be able to train with the team, work out with the team etc., just like any other player would be able to Obviously the Eagles would like to avoid this at all costs.I've corrected you once already. Deactivation is absolutely not punishment as far as the CBA is concerned. In fact, the CBA rules state 8 players MUST be deactivated each week. Are you suggesting the CBA is saying 8 players must be PUNISHED each week? It is not punishment under the CBA to deactivate or it would not be a weekly requirement to do it.The CBA is a contract between the Union and the teams.
That contract states that the maximum punishment is 4 games.
The eagles' public statements state that TO's punishment exceeds 4 games. Even if he's getting paid, he's still being punished.
The CBA has specific guidelines for dealing with players caught toking fattys
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Also, if there are ANY incentives in TO's contract that he won't be able to reach because of his deactivation, then that may play into it also. (even not being able to go to the Pro Bowl could be used).
It's okay to disagree. I have no idea how this will play out. Personally, I feel the Eagles will be allowed to deactivate him but will have to allow him access to practice ect., which could create some problems.