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And then Watson can appeal Goodell's decision which goes before a different federal judge who has to follow the same procedure as Judge Robinson and then while Watson is appealing Goodell's decision, he would be free to play EVERY GAME until his appeal of Goodell's ruling was heard.
The difference is, once it goes to court, it becomes a labor law case. They will review whether the league followed collectively bargained processes. Like with Brady, all they do is determine if the league followed their own rules and if they have a right to suspend Watson. That’s why players lose in court. Goodell still retains the right to determine the length of the suspension.
And from what I've read up on a few weeks ago if this got to federal court the NFLPA would try and air dirty laundry in the form of highlighting misconduct by some owners and how they are seemingly held to a different standard. This the NFL does not want.
It would be interesting to see if his attorneys bring disparate treatment into their argument here. Probably a losing argument, but does the NFL really want to go there?
It's an appeal he's likely to lose, since the NFL would have followed the collective bargaining agreement, which is all the court would review. If Goodell plays it smart and issues a 10-11 game suspension, it's also financially a losing move for Watson to appeal. Is it better to accept a loss of 10 games pay this year or get an injunction, play this year and lose games next year when each one is worth 40 times as much money?
Yeah, this is a theme that’s come up here a few times. Watson’s contract strongly favors taking his lumps while it’s cheap.
If the NFL appeals, where they file the appeal is critical because they will undoubtably file in NY so they can cite previous cases heard in NY that determined Goodell as the final say.
I was under the impression that a Goodell override is a process that’s entirely within the constraints of the current CBA.
Again, Goodell can override the penalty without undermining the CBA. That's part of the CBA. He (and the court) are bound by the evidentiary findings of the arbitrator. Those say Watson committed the actions and deserves to be punished. The EXTENT of the punishment is not binding and Goodell has the final say-so on that.
I hope he's right. I'd much rather see Watson serve a 6 game suspension next year and lose $15 million than see him serve a 10 game suspension this year and lose $588,000.
This is the “Pete Rose”’ school of thought. People defended him for years because he “only bet on his team to win” (and I’m not certain if that was ever proved to be true or just something Pete said a lot).
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Thank you. That was my understanding. I don’t understand the “undermining the CBA” bit, since it’s part of the CBA.
Sure. The problem (imo) comes when godell increases the discipline and Watson appeals to federal court. His attorneys argue that the NFL pursued discipline here, and did not in other cases, for protected class reasons. That argument probably goes nowhere, but all you need is an “activist” judge to see things differently. Don’t open that door.
which, of course, it is. The NFL is literally a monopoly run by a group of Oligarchs who’ve installed a lawyer as their mouthpiece.
I haven’t read the CBA, but my educated guess is that Owners are not governed by the CBA at all. So such an argument is totally without merit or relevance.
I still think it’s a bluff. If Goodell ups it to 12 games, Watson’s team will advise him to take his lumps. The Browns won’t love it, but the owners will side with the commish, not Watson.
Yes, plus while the league can appeal to Roger Goddell, I see that as a one-time-only event that will be prevented for future use as soon as the first use is completed. I think Goddell wants to keep that in his back pocket rather than burn it up here.
A big difference maker here is that a grand jury looked at the case and found no probable cause for any charges. I seriously doubt a GJ would do that in the Kamara case if given the chance.
Plus the NFL and the NFLPA agreed on her as the arbitrator, all evidence was presented to her and she ruled accordingly. For me, the appeal process is good for the player to use but if the NFL uses this route, even though they can, really just shows the players that it’s really the same as before, especially since this is the first time a neutral arbitrator makes a recommendation.
Perhaps start by reading the PCP.
Could be. I don’t know. Is another 6 games worth it?
And Watson can appeal his decision and get a TRO to play in the opener and would 'likely' play the entire season. The league understands they would create a PR nightmare if that happens.
I think it’s pretty reasonable as well. That said, I know Goodell was pushing for 12
it would also be economic suicide for team Watson to push the suspension to 2023.
I believe the PCP states if you are found in violation of it you get a min of 6 games. I think that he was in violation of the PCP from the creepy standpoint and that was enough to get the six games and that was per the PCP.
Sure, strange things happen. Players are human and so stupid ####.
Where are all the season long/lifetime ban bros?Now we wait for Goodell?
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Where all them “0 suspension!” bros at? I’d say the over hit on this one.
Right, her ruling has zero to do with whether or not Watson did anything illegal.
Section 1(b) applies to discipline for unnecessary roughness and on field behavior. The language you quoted is inapplicable to this. Instead, it's
