NFL needs to publicly release evidence of players' bounty involvement if it exists

fhotard · 05-07-2012, 10:50 AM

Just a random thought here:
Lots of us (the fans) have speculated that the real reason for the harsh player/coach punishments is to help protect the league through the course of the multiple lawsuits being brought against the league by former players.
I'm thinking that the evidence is being withheld for the same reason: so that it cannot be used by the lawyers bringing suits against the league. If they release it to the public, it could be used against them.

I'm not saying I agree with their refusal to release the evidence, but that could very well be why they are refusing.

AsylumGuido · 05-07-2012, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by fhotard

Just a random thought here:
Lots of us (the fans) have speculated that the real reason for the harsh player/coach punishments is to help protect the league through the course of the multiple lawsuits being brought against the league by former players.
I'm thinking that the evidence is being withheld for the same reason: so that it cannot be used by the lawyers bringing suits against the league. If they release it to the public, it could be used against them.

I'm not saying I agree with their refusal to release the evidence, but that could very well be why they are refusing.

That doesn't make sense. Their whole argument against lawsuits would be that it was players that were intentionally injuring other players. The evidence would help the NFL's case by showing they were concerned about safety and brought an end to it.

05-07-2012, 10:50 AM	#1
fhotard 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 263	Just a random thought here: Lots of us (the fans) have speculated that the real reason for the harsh player/coach punishments is to help protect the league through the course of the multiple lawsuits being brought against the league by former players. I'm thinking that the evidence is being withheld for the same reason: so that it cannot be used by the lawyers bringing suits against the league. If they release it to the public, it could be used against them. I'm not saying I agree with their refusal to release the evidence, but that could very well be why they are refusing. Rugby Saint II and sharke like this.

05-07-2012, 11:10 AM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,812	Originally Posted by fhotard Just a random thought here: Lots of us (the fans) have speculated that the real reason for the harsh player/coach punishments is to help protect the league through the course of the multiple lawsuits being brought against the league by former players. I'm thinking that the evidence is being withheld for the same reason: so that it cannot be used by the lawyers bringing suits against the league. If they release it to the public, it could be used against them. I'm not saying I agree with their refusal to release the evidence, but that could very well be why they are refusing. That doesn't make sense. Their whole argument against lawsuits would be that it was players that were intentionally injuring other players. The evidence would help the NFL's case by showing they were concerned about safety and brought an end to it.

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