League says Lynch didn’t “win” his appeal

WhoDat!656 · 01-08-2014, 08:36 PM

Marshawn Lynch claims he won the appeal of his $50,000 fine for not talking to the media. The league says that’s not the case.

Per NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy, league executive V.P. of football operations Ray Anderson decided to delay collection of the $50,000 in exchange for Lynch’s commitment to comply with the league’s policy regarding media availability. Any further violation by Lynch will result in the NFL taking the $50,000 and imposing another $50,000 fine.

So, basically, if Lynch deliberately disregards one more time a fair and reasonable policy aimed at ensuring players are available to reporters — who serve as the official liaisons to the fans — then Lynch will lose $100,000.

And then the fans, who are the intended beneficiaries of the league’s media policies, can try to offset the six-figure fine by raising money for a guy who made $7 million in salary this season.

League says Lynch didn’t “win” his appeal | ProFootballTalk

ScottF · 01-08-2014, 10:32 PM

He didn't 'win' but doesn't have to pay? I think that's called a win.

Lose the court case but pay zero in damages, same thing.

Utah_Saint · 01-08-2014, 11:26 PM

That's Goodell for ya, take a cheap shot on a punter, break his chin and a vertebra in his neck and the league fine's you $25K.

Don't talk to the media and get you get fined 50 grand.

Goodell's an idiot.

Crusader · 01-09-2014, 09:02 AM

I actually think he should have been suspended way back. Doing those interviews are in his contract hence a part of his job. He clearley refused to do his job. If you or I refused to do our job our bosses would fire us. Lynch should atleast have been suspended.

Danno · 01-09-2014, 09:15 AM

IIRC all of these rules and fines and penalties were negotiated and approved by the players.

Don't blame Goodell for rules the players agreed to.

QBREES9 · 01-09-2014, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by ScottF

He didn't 'win' but doesn't have to pay? I think that's called a win.

Lose the court case but pay zero in damages, same thing.

Thats a win in my book ! YOU WIN !

Danno · 01-09-2014, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by ScottF

He didn't 'win' but doesn't have to pay? I think that's called a win.

Lose the court case but pay zero in damages, same thing.

Not exactly a total win. If he does it again, he has to pay this one and the next one.

Its like our Bounty deal. We were busted and told to quit, no damage done.

We did it again and got the book thrown at us.

TheOak · 01-09-2014, 12:28 PM

B1tchmode associates an appeal as that which covers a banana.

Wouldn't know if he won or lost one.

ScottF · 01-09-2014, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

B1tchmode associates an appeal as that which covers a banana.

Wouldn't know if he won or lost one.

does his bragging on Twitter count as media time?

UK_WhoDat · 01-09-2014, 02:29 PM

We werre trying to get confirmation but when asked, Marshawn Lynch said "no comment"

01-08-2014, 08:36 PM	#1
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,063	League says Lynch didn’t “win” his appeal Marshawn Lynch claims he won the appeal of his $50,000 fine for not talking to the media. The league says that’s not the case. Per NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy, league executive V.P. of football operations Ray Anderson decided to delay collection of the $50,000 in exchange for Lynch’s commitment to comply with the league’s policy regarding media availability. Any further violation by Lynch will result in the NFL taking the $50,000 and imposing another $50,000 fine. So, basically, if Lynch deliberately disregards one more time a fair and reasonable policy aimed at ensuring players are available to reporters — who serve as the official liaisons to the fans — then Lynch will lose $100,000. And then the fans, who are the intended beneficiaries of the league’s media policies, can try to offset the six-figure fine by raising money for a guy who made $7 million in salary this season. League says Lynch didn’t “win” his appeal \| ProFootballTalk
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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: League says Lynch didn’t “win” his appeal He didn't 'win' but doesn't have to pay? I think that's called a win. Lose the court case but pay zero in damages, same thing. QBREES9 likes this.

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Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: League says Lynch didn’t “win” his appeal That's Goodell for ya, take a cheap shot on a punter, break his chin and a vertebra in his neck and the league fine's you $25K. Don't talk to the media and get you get fined 50 grand. Goodell's an idiot.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: League says Lynch didn’t “win” his appeal I actually think he should have been suspended way back. Doing those interviews are in his contract hence a part of his job. He clearley refused to do his job. If you or I refused to do our job our bosses would fire us. Lynch should atleast have been suspended.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,725	Re: League says Lynch didn’t “win” his appeal IIRC all of these rules and fines and penalties were negotiated and approved by the players. Don't blame Goodell for rules the players agreed to.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: League says Lynch didn’t “win” his appeal Originally Posted by ScottF He didn't 'win' but doesn't have to pay? I think that's called a win. Lose the court case but pay zero in damages, same thing. Thats a win in my book ! YOU WIN !

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,725	Re: League says Lynch didn’t “win” his appeal Originally Posted by ScottF He didn't 'win' but doesn't have to pay? I think that's called a win. Lose the court case but pay zero in damages, same thing. Not exactly a total win. If he does it again, he has to pay this one and the next one. Its like our Bounty deal. We were busted and told to quit, no damage done. We did it again and got the book thrown at us.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	Re: League says Lynch didn’t “win” his appeal B1tchmode associates an appeal as that which covers a banana. Wouldn't know if he won or lost one.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: League says Lynch didn’t “win” his appeal Originally Posted by TheOak B1tchmode associates an appeal as that which covers a banana. Wouldn't know if he won or lost one. does his bragging on Twitter count as media time?

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UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 3,986	Re: League says Lynch didn’t “win” his appeal We werre trying to get confirmation but when asked, Marshawn Lynch said "no comment"

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