T-Dub Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Rick said: Will you be happy if the NFL reduces the suspension from five games to three games? No, the whole thing is bullshit. Good timing on their part though, reminding me why I shouldn't bother with their garbage product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 What am I missing here? The case is going to be decided by James Thrash, from what Florio said (and opinions on Florio himself not withstanding) is that if Thrash decides it wasnt a illigeal hit there is no punishment, and that if he does decide it was Thrash decides if the punishment given is appropriate. Seems like that is out of the hands of Goodell. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/08/29/james-thrash-to-handle-burfict-appeal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 46 minutes ago, Jamie_B said: What am I missing here? The case is going to be decided by James Thrash, from what Florio said (and opinions on Florio himself not withstanding) is that if Thrash decides it wasnt a illigeal hit there is no punishment, and that if he does decide it was Thrash decides if the punishment given is appropriate. Seems like that is out of the hands of Goodell. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/08/29/james-thrash-to-handle-burfict-appeal/ You have much more faith in this process than I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|ArmyBengal| Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 does this mean weekly suspensions across the league when the season begins? There's a play like this every week. The NFL has put themselves in an awful position if this suspension stands. Oh, wait, I forgot that as hypocrites they won't even notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Montana Bengal| Posted August 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 Quote Josina AndersonVerified account @JosinaAnderson 26m26 minutes ago More #Burfict Update: I'm told feeling is that "a very good case" was presented to appeals officer James Thrash. Hope* is for a decision in 48hs. Haven't seen any other comments like this...so take it with a grain of salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodey365 Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 Reduced to 3 games per ESPN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 5 minutes ago, whodey365 said: Reduced to 3 games per ESPN. Admitting they were wrong and then reducing a suspension that never should've happened in the first place is more insulting, if anything. Either he deserved a suspension or he didn't. edit: on NFL.com now so I'd call it official Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|westside bengal| Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 i would lawyer up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhfinks Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 WTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooky Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 2 hours ago, ArmyBengal said: does this mean weekly suspensions across the league when the season begins? There's a play like this every week. The NFL has put themselves in an awful position if this suspension stands. Oh, wait, I forgot that as hypocrites they won't even notice. There should be 4 or 5 suspensions every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooky Posted August 30, 2017 Report Share Posted August 30, 2017 1 hour ago, T-Dub said: Admitting they were wrong and then reducing a suspension that never should've happened in the first place is more insulting, if anything. Either he deserved a suspension or he didn't. edit: on NFL.com now so I'd call it official It wasn't quite as illegal as they originally thought. To totally dismiss it would mean that they would have to admit they were wrong and were just going after Burdock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleEarl Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Totally predictable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky151 Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 5 hours ago, fredtoast said: Why the hell would anyone care what party sports announcers belong to? They don't talk politics. If only this was true. Florio, King, Costas, etc interject their politics frequently. Maybe you haven't noticed coverage of Kaepernick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky151 Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 3 hours ago, whodey365 said: Reduced to 3 games per ESPN. Burfict should file a grievance, then take it to court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 3 hours ago, T-Dub said: You have much more faith in this process than I do I dont know, I'm just saying that from what Florio is saying it seems like it is in the hands of James Thrash and not Rodger Goodell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleEarl Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 4 minutes ago, sparky151 said: Burfict should file a grievance, then take it to court. Burfict would lose in court. The NFLPA gave away their right to due process as expected in a court of law through their collective bargaining agreement. This is exactly what Brady was challenging and lost. Burfict would just be wasting money on lawyers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 I can't believe how pissed off I am about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Le Tigre Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 I suppose that is some sort of sarcasm against people who think this league is an abominable farce, but it would be better if you would just say it, and not insult with banal memes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 For "nobody" caring there sure was a lot of talk last season about the NFL losing viewers and revenue. I'd say all these rule changes designed to make every game a shoot-out prove they care quite a bit, actually, but here's the thing: I really DGAF if anyone cares. I've started tuning out because I am losing interest, not because I think it's going to keep the Rooneys and Krafts up at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky151 Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 10 hours ago, UncleEarl said: Burfict would lose in court. The NFLPA gave away their right to due process as expected in a court of law through their collective bargaining agreement. This is exactly what Brady was challenging and lost. Burfict would just be wasting money on lawyers. The NFL sued Brady and lost at the trial level. The court of appeals decided for the NFL. So don't sue in NYC, sue them in Ohio, which is in a different appeals circuit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dautcom08 Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 In an effort to win over the soccer moms of America the NFL has alienated it's most loyal base yet again and will continue to do so until they completely burn the bridge. I'm to that point, if it's not Bengals related I don't watch anymore whereas in years past I tuned in to any and all games not Pittsburgh related. But I guess when you have $750M ripped out of your pockets in injury settlement you'll have to change your approach to how the game is played. With this ruling, they started down a slippery slope of how the game is played, reviewed, fined and suspended. Seems like the beginning of the end of the game of football as we knew and I loved is here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 3 minutes ago, Dautcom08 said: In an effort to win over the soccer moms of America the NFL has alienated it's most loyal base yet again and will continue to do so until they completely burn the bridge. I'm to that point, if it's not Bengals related I don't watch anymore whereas in years past I tuned in to any and all games not Pittsburgh related. But I guess when you have $750M ripped out of your pockets in injury settlement you'll have to change your approach to how the game is played. With this ruling, they started down a slippery slope of how the game is played, reviewed, fined and suspended. Seems like the beginning of the end of the game of football as we knew and I loved is here. I could live with all the rule changes if they were clear & concise, and enforced equally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooky Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 6 minutes ago, T-Dub said: I could live with all the rule changes if they were clear & concise, and enforced equally. So you can't live with the rule changes then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 4 minutes ago, Hooky said: So you can't live with the rule changes then. Ha! I mean.. Obviously I can live with it just fine, but pretty "meh" on the NFL these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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