Union files grievances

Euphoria · 05-04-2012, 11:47 AM

Payton is screwed because he isn't in the NFLPA.

However, if the players actually get declared innocent, that they had no part in it... then I seriously think you have to review his status.

Halo · 05-04-2012, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

Payton is screwed because he isn't in the NFLPA.

However, if the players actually get declared innocent, that they had no part in it... then I seriously think you have to review his status.

And that's what is disappointing about this.

I personally think Goodell went way too far with this. Had he punished Coaches fairly (Max 8 game suspension) and announced punishment for players (3 to 4 games each) at the same time, the NFLPA would not be fighting back.

Because Goodell has taken this WHOLE affair to another level for PR (which isn't going to help the NFL in court against brain injuries anyways) the NFLPA MUST fight this, otherwise they show approval for the dictatorial decisions of an overbearing commissioner.

SapperSaint · 05-04-2012, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

Payton is screwed because he isn't in the NFLPA.

However, if the players actually get declared innocent, that they had no part in it... then I seriously think you have to review his status.

I agree. But "if" this gets over turned in favor of the players; no way will Baddell let two "eggs" hit him in the face. He will punish Payton. I think if the NFLPA has him by the short and curlies on this; things are going to get very interesting in the upcoming weeks.

Halo · 05-04-2012, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by SapperSaint

I agree. But "if" this gets over turned in favor of the players; no way will Baddell let two "eggs" hit him in the face. He will punish Payton. I think if the NFLPA has him by the short and curlies on this; things are going to get very interesting in the upcoming weeks.

It's plain and simple, there is NO Union for coaches. They aren't covered under the NFLPA. Therefore, the NFL's decision stands with Payton for now.

FinSaint · 05-04-2012, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

It's plain and simple, there is NO Union for coaches. They aren't covered under the NFLPA. Therefore, the NFL's decision stands with Payton for now.

Yeah, the coaches only have the "National Football League Coaches Association" (NFLCA), which doesn't handle any labor disputes. But, maybe they'll look into progressing towards that goal in light of the recent developments.

This is the association's mission statement:

The National Football League Coaches Association shall serve as a forum for the discussion of issues that are of mutual concern to its members, with the responsibility to recommend to the National Football League courses of action on these issues.

This Association recognizes that the fans are our most important asset and pledges its unwavering commitment to continue to provide for them the very best in professional athletic competition.

There can be no greater legacy for this organization than the creation of opportunities for young people to grow, mature and become better citizens of this great country through participation in athletic competition.

NFL COACHES > Mission Statement

05-04-2012, 11:47 AM	#1
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Payton is screwed because he isn't in the NFLPA. However, if the players actually get declared innocent, that they had no part in it... then I seriously think you have to review his status. Halo and RockyMountainSaint like this.

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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 21,013 Blog Entries: 45	Originally Posted by Euphoria Payton is screwed because he isn't in the NFLPA. However, if the players actually get declared innocent, that they had no part in it... then I seriously think you have to review his status. And that's what is disappointing about this. I personally think Goodell went way too far with this. Had he punished Coaches fairly (Max 8 game suspension) and announced punishment for players (3 to 4 games each) at the same time, the NFLPA would not be fighting back. Because Goodell has taken this WHOLE affair to another level for PR (which isn't going to help the NFL in court against brain injuries anyways) the NFLPA MUST fight this, otherwise they show approval for the dictatorial decisions of an overbearing commissioner. iceshack149, RockyMountainSaint, pumpkindriver and 1 others like this.

05-04-2012, 12:09 PM	#3
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Originally Posted by Euphoria Payton is screwed because he isn't in the NFLPA. However, if the players actually get declared innocent, that they had no part in it... then I seriously think you have to review his status. I agree. But "if" this gets over turned in favor of the players; no way will Baddell let two "eggs" hit him in the face. He will punish Payton. I think if the NFLPA has him by the short and curlies on this; things are going to get very interesting in the upcoming weeks.

05-04-2012, 12:12 PM	#4
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 21,013 Blog Entries: 45	Originally Posted by SapperSaint I agree. But "if" this gets over turned in favor of the players; no way will Baddell let two "eggs" hit him in the face. He will punish Payton. I think if the NFLPA has him by the short and curlies on this; things are going to get very interesting in the upcoming weeks. It's plain and simple, there is NO Union for coaches. They aren't covered under the NFLPA. Therefore, the NFL's decision stands with Payton for now.

05-04-2012, 05:06 PM	#5
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Originally Posted by Halo It's plain and simple, there is NO Union for coaches. They aren't covered under the NFLPA. Therefore, the NFL's decision stands with Payton for now. Yeah, the coaches only have the "National Football League Coaches Association" (NFLCA), which doesn't handle any labor disputes. But, maybe they'll look into progressing towards that goal in light of the recent developments. This is the association's mission statement: The National Football League Coaches Association shall serve as a forum for the discussion of issues that are of mutual concern to its members, with the responsibility to recommend to the National Football League courses of action on these issues. This Association recognizes that the fans are our most important asset and pledges its unwavering commitment to continue to provide for them the very best in professional athletic competition. There can be no greater legacy for this organization than the creation of opportunities for young people to grow, mature and become better citizens of this great country through participation in athletic competition. NFL COACHES > Mission Statement pherein likes this.