Antonio Brown at Saints Facility

TheOak · 12-27-2019, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by Audiotom

The guy will have to clear league protocol
His serious off field allegations

That process has been in the deep freeze
No way does it happen for the playoffs

This sounds like just press fodder for Espm, NFL Network, Fox Sports etc

I'd rather win with what we got than this circus

I suspect the lack of investigation is not an intentional black ball but rather a resource decision. Brown was released and has no contract with the league, why waste time and resources until a team decides to in effect sponsor him.

These sorts of investigations can turn ugly, quick. Why risk that for someone that may or may not play again. If the Saints shows enough interests the league would start the investigation.

Still wouldn’t conclude in time for the playoffs, well maybe the last 2m of the 4th Qtr kf the Super Bowl.

AsylumGuido · 12-27-2019, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

I suspect the lack of investigation is not an intentional black ball but rather a resource decision. Brown was released and has no contract with the league, why waste time and resources until a team decides to in effect sponsor him.

These sorts of investigations can turn ugly, quick. Why risk that for someone that may or may not play again. If the Saints shows enough interests the league would start the investigation.

Still wouldn’t conclude in time for the playoffs, well maybe the last 2m of the 4th Qtr kf the Super Bowl.

Once again, he is free to be signed to play. He was released, not suspended. He wouldn't be subject to a suspension until after an investigation.

jnormand · 12-27-2019, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Once again, he is free to be signed to play. He was released, not suspended. He wouldn't be subject to a suspension until after an investigation.

If a team signs him he could be put on the commissioner's exemption list. Which means he won't play until the investigation advises he can.

I'm sure this is what everyone is talking about. Obviously, there was no need to place him on that list because he hadn't signed with a team.

Stop treating everyone like they're stupid. Its annoying.

AsylumGuido · 12-27-2019, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by jnormand

If a team signs him he could be put on the commissioner's exemption list. Which means he won't play until the investigation advises he can.

I'm sure this is what everyone is talking about. Obviously, there was no need to place him on that list because he hadn't signed with a team.

Stop treating everyone like they're stupid. Its annoying.

The point is that he COULD be put on the exempt list IF the commissioner has a reason to place him on the list. As Halo pointed out, he is involved in a civil case. A simple "she said/he said" case that may be thrown out altogether. The league will not delve into any investigation if there is nothing illegal or criminal involved.

I'm not saying people are stupid ... just simply uninformed. The smartest people can be wrong if they are unaware of the facts.

Once again, there is no active investigation. And even if there was one it would not preclude him from playing. In every other case leading to being placed upon the exempt list there has been formal charges involved.

I'm not lobbying for or against the Saints signing Brown. I am simply pointing out the relevant facts, or more precisely the relevant non-facts.

12-27-2019, 01:02 PM	#1
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,051	Re: Antonio Brown at Saints Facility Originally Posted by Audiotom The guy will have to clear league protocol His serious off field allegations That process has been in the deep freeze No way does it happen for the playoffs This sounds like just press fodder for Espm, NFL Network, Fox Sports etc I'd rather win with what we got than this circus I suspect the lack of investigation is not an intentional black ball but rather a resource decision. Brown was released and has no contract with the league, why waste time and resources until a team decides to in effect sponsor him. These sorts of investigations can turn ugly, quick. Why risk that for someone that may or may not play again. If the Saints shows enough interests the league would start the investigation. Still wouldn’t conclude in time for the playoffs, well maybe the last 2m of the 4th Qtr kf the Super Bowl. Audiotom likes this.

12-27-2019, 01:21 PM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,703	Re: Antonio Brown at Saints Facility Originally Posted by TheOak I suspect the lack of investigation is not an intentional black ball but rather a resource decision. Brown was released and has no contract with the league, why waste time and resources until a team decides to in effect sponsor him. These sorts of investigations can turn ugly, quick. Why risk that for someone that may or may not play again. If the Saints shows enough interests the league would start the investigation. Still wouldn’t conclude in time for the playoffs, well maybe the last 2m of the 4th Qtr kf the Super Bowl. Once again, he is free to be signed to play. He was released, not suspended. He wouldn't be subject to a suspension until after an investigation.

12-27-2019, 02:11 PM	#3
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,774	Re: Antonio Brown at Saints Facility Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Once again, he is free to be signed to play. He was released, not suspended. He wouldn't be subject to a suspension until after an investigation. If a team signs him he could be put on the commissioner's exemption list. Which means he won't play until the investigation advises he can. I'm sure this is what everyone is talking about. Obviously, there was no need to place him on that list because he hadn't signed with a team. Stop treating everyone like they're stupid. Its annoying. SaintGnome likes this.

12-27-2019, 02:24 PM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,703	Re: Antonio Brown at Saints Facility Originally Posted by jnormand If a team signs him he could be put on the commissioner's exemption list. Which means he won't play until the investigation advises he can. I'm sure this is what everyone is talking about. Obviously, there was no need to place him on that list because he hadn't signed with a team. Stop treating everyone like they're stupid. Its annoying. The point is that he COULD be put on the exempt list IF the commissioner has a reason to place him on the list. As Halo pointed out, he is involved in a civil case. A simple "she said/he said" case that may be thrown out altogether. The league will not delve into any investigation if there is nothing illegal or criminal involved. I'm not saying people are stupid ... just simply uninformed. The smartest people can be wrong if they are unaware of the facts. Once again, there is no active investigation. And even if there was one it would not preclude him from playing. In every other case leading to being placed upon the exempt list there has been formal charges involved. I'm not lobbying for or against the Saints signing Brown. I am simply pointing out the relevant facts, or more precisely the relevant non-facts. Rell&Gold likes this.
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