Extortion (also called shakedown, outwresting, and exaction) is a criminal offense of obtaining money, property, or services from a person, entity, or institution, through coercion.


Not knowing anbything more than we do, we can't PROVE extortion, but from the outside looking in, senior teammates asking for or expecting for financial gain from the rookies (dinners, entertainment, trips) via peer pressure or under fear of punishment certainly qualifies.

You have to remember, not everybody is such a bad ass as you are.

You don't have to be a bad ass to not write a check.

Its pretty ****in simple, just don't do it.

Trainwreck here for Philbin.

This guy is toast.

Yep. Only Obama can be the top guy in this country and not get held accountable for anything...

I'll bet he's glad he didn't join the military! LOL, especially the marines... But like they say, at least he's in a better place now, so wherever that is, I'm sure he's not being harassed and the lack of money makes his day all the simpler.

Yes, they went over the line, so man-up, face him down (perhaps he can't!!), and be done with it.

I guess the one doode is happy he wasn't dealing with Hernandez though... He'd be dead by now!

The fact that management ordered this was moronic at best and certainly creates liability for the organization. It will be interesting to see how far it will carry this case of bullying the incredible hulk.

Right, and everyone gets a trophy too...:rolleyes:

Lot of dumbshits around here.

I hear you, but you're talking about a guy who wanted out...

And judge mental clowns.

No, Philbin's response will go something like this:

"As an organization we've always asked our veteran players to motivate the rookies when needed. I was unaware of the tactics being used for motivation by Incognito. Would I have known there would have been a cease and desist order on the spot. I sincerely regret the actions taken by our former player and assure you steps will be taken to prevent any further occurrences".

Just like Washington DC baby, diffusion of responsibility. Pretty isn't it? Sorry it didn't work out to your liking this time.

Exactly, but the difference is Obama would no doubt get away with it.

IF the NFL works like any other company management represents the company and their actions are automatically a potential liability. If this is indeed a result of something management ordered there will be consequences.

So many message board tough guys... Man, it's like a leather bar in here.