Hargrove, Fujita present at grievance hearing

QBREES9 · 05-17-2012, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by Halo

I think to get this OUT of the hands of His Lordship Goodell, the NFLPA decided it was best to send players to the hearing who were not involved with the Saints last season because the Saints were considered "still in the bounty business" last season.

These guys were accused of actions before the current NFLPA-NFL agreement. If they send these 2 to appeal away from Goodell, so to will Vilma and Smith.

Smart strategy.

Good point.

SmashMouth · 05-18-2012, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by Halo

I think to get this OUT of the hands of His Lordship Goodell, the NFLPA decided it was best to send players to the hearing who were not involved with the Saints last season because the Saints were considered "still in the bounty business" last season.

These guys were accused of actions before the current NFLPA-NFL agreement. If they send these 2 to appeal away from Goodell, so to will Vilma and Smith.

Smart strategy.

You sound like a lawyer ...... I just wonder ....

05-17-2012, 11:46 AM	#11
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,982	Originally Posted by Halo I think to get this OUT of the hands of His Lordship Goodell, the NFLPA decided it was best to send players to the hearing who were not involved with the Saints last season because the Saints were considered "still in the bounty business" last season. These guys were accused of actions before the current NFLPA-NFL agreement. If they send these 2 to appeal away from Goodell, so to will Vilma and Smith. Smart strategy. Good point.

05-18-2012, 10:12 AM	#12
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 37,028 Blog Entries: 29	Originally Posted by Halo I think to get this OUT of the hands of His Lordship Goodell, the NFLPA decided it was best to send players to the hearing who were not involved with the Saints last season because the Saints were considered "still in the bounty business" last season. These guys were accused of actions before the current NFLPA-NFL agreement. If they send these 2 to appeal away from Goodell, so to will Vilma and Smith. Smart strategy. You sound like a lawyer ...... I just wonder ....

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