Demaurice Smith wants Goodell/NFL to apologise to saints
 

Says he knew we never placed any bounties

Siding with us

NOLA.com: Baton Rouge : NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith says he knows New Orleans Saints never placed bounties on players

Re: Demaurice Smith wants Goodell/NFL to apologise to saints
 

Getting Roger to admit he was wrong and apologize? Good luck to ya! :rolleyes:

Re: Demaurice Smith wants Goodell/NFL to apologise to saints
 

Ha

Fat chance De, but thanks for the thought buddy

Re: Demaurice Smith wants Goodell/NFL to apologise to saints
 

Quit deflecting DeMaurice.

You singed the paper giving Goodell the power.

Re: Demaurice Smith wants Goodell/NFL to apologise to saints
 

Before he resigns.................that would be nice. :smile:

Re: Demaurice Smith wants Goodell/NFL to apologise to saints
 

I'm pretty sure the power was already there for the most part. The players wanted to strip away at it - and rightfully so - but gave in to get other things.

No one could have known Roger would abuse his authority to the degree that he has. It is unprecedented.

Re: Demaurice Smith wants Goodell/NFL to apologise to saints
 

New CBA, no one had anything until it was signed.

In legal contracts you do not assume ............
fkit.. Just cant reach some people.

Re: Demaurice Smith wants Goodell/NFL to apologise to saints
 

There was already a framework in place - history. And yes it WAS a new CBA, and yes the players DID attempt to whittle away at Roger's power, and yes they did make a decision to leverage that against things like fewer full go practices and 18 games.

It was a calculated risk, but in their defense they could not assume Roger would go bat chit crazy the way he did.

Re: Demaurice Smith wants Goodell/NFL to apologise to saints
 

He never played sports beyond high school. He has no background in law. Even still, he was an educated person surrounded by professionals to guide him. What could go wrong right?

Re: Demaurice Smith wants Goodell/NFL to apologise to saints
 

and the whole Saint Nation!!!!!!

to which we will reply go f*** yourself!!!!