Mathews, Harrison and Peppers facing suspension

[Red Dawg]

Originally Posted by Amnorix

So here's the rub, in a nutshell. Here is when the CBA provides for when the NFL can discipline players for PED abuse.




Pretty specific no?

But now, the NFL basically says "or any time you won't talk to us when we want to talk to you about ANY allegation ANYONE has made that you used drugs. Article 46 bitches. EAT IT."

And you wonder why the NFLPA has trust issues. Never mind the tens of millions fo dollars the NFL tried to steal by denying the NFLPA their cut under the CBA.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...o-salary-pool/

As you see below and like I said before Roger gets to decide what is detrimental to the game. It's his opinion that he needs to have a conversation with them and he has the power to do so. Note the "Public Confidence" reference. "Note the Stimulants or other drugs for the purpose of attempting to enhance on-field performance"

This is the paragraph that gives him everything. Does it suck? For the players it does for sure but this is what the owners all fought for so bashing him for doing what they want him to do is not really fair.

15. INTEGRITY OF GAME. Player recognizes the detriment to the League and professional football that would result from impairment of public confidence in the honest and orderly conduct of NFL games or the integrity and good character of NFL players. Player therefore acknowledges his awareness that if he accepts a bribe or agrees to throw or fix an NFL game; fails to promptly report a bribe offer or an attempt to throw or fix an NFL game; bets on an NFL game; knowingly associates with gamblers or gambling activity; uses or provides other players with stimulants or other drugs for the purpose of attempting to enhance on-field performance; or is guilty of any other form of conduct reasonably judged by the League Commissioner to be detrimental to the League or professional football, the Commissioner will have the right, but only after giving Player the opportunity for a hearing at which he may be represented by counsel of his choice, to
262 fine Player in a reasonable amount; to suspend Player for a period certain or indefinitely; and/or to terminate this contract.