Wayne Cubed Posted October 7, 2012 Posted October 7, 2012 The NFL investigating this just pisses me off. Of all things...this. not blown calls. Not Spygate. This. And that they never investigated Fitz last year..
MDH Posted October 7, 2012 Posted October 7, 2012 The NFL investigating this just pisses me off. Of all things...this. not blown calls. Not Spygate. This. Why? A player is claiming that an injury is preventing him from performing at a high level yet he's never appeared on the injury list, not even as a "probable." Hell, he's still not on the list this week. There are rules which players and coaches all know about. This appears to be breaking them. If it was NE doing something like this people would have their panties in a bunch saying they should suspend "Belicheat." So now, is Mario just making excuses? If so there's no rule violation. If he's not then he should have been on the report. The NFL should be looking into it. Investigating this doesn't preclude them from looking into blown calls, ect. They are not mutually exclusive.
boyst Posted October 7, 2012 Posted October 7, 2012 Why? A player is claiming that an injury is preventing him from performing at a high level yet he's never appeared on the injury list, not even as a "probable." Hell, he's still not on the list this week. There are rules which players and coaches all know about. This appears to be breaking them. If it was NE doing something like this people would have their panties in a bunch saying they should suspend "Belicheat." So now, is Mario just making excuses? If so there's no rule violation. If he's not then he should have been on the report. The NFL should be looking into it. Investigating this doesn't preclude them from looking into blown calls, ect. They are not mutually exclusive. No, he's not making excuses. If this is a violation, then so is putting Brady on this list nearly every week.
inkman Posted October 7, 2012 Posted October 7, 2012 The Bills should just follow the Patriots lead and put everyone on the injured list.
MDH Posted October 7, 2012 Posted October 7, 2012 No, he's not making excuses. If this is a violation, then so is putting Brady on this list nearly every week. Agreed, putting him on it every week was bullsh#t - and the NFL eventually got them to stop (granted it took forever.) That being said, what does that have to do with this? Nothing...
NoSaint Posted October 7, 2012 Posted October 7, 2012 The investigation likely amounts to a memo saying "hey guys, cut it out" They had to say something when asked about it
transient Posted October 7, 2012 Posted October 7, 2012 The last part of the policy statement about maintaining the integrity of the NFL is a farce, as it has more to do with Vegas and oddsmakers than anything.
Chilly Posted October 7, 2012 Posted October 7, 2012 The NFL has always been strict on this. I was really surprised they didn't investigate Fitz last year - they usually penalize teams that don't list on the injury report if a player speaks about it in public. Think the Bills got away with one last year, they aren't going to this year.
Beerball Posted October 7, 2012 Posted October 7, 2012 I'm with inkman. Put everyone on the list as probable with whatever ache you choose.
NoSaint Posted October 7, 2012 Posted October 7, 2012 The NFL has always been strict on this. I was really surprised they didn't investigate Fitz last year - they usually penalize teams that don't list on the injury report if a player speaks about it in public. Think the Bills got away with one last year, they aren't going to this year. They really have never been strict. The only time they care is if something blatant comes out - and even then the punishment here is likely a sternly worded memo.
Canks Posted October 7, 2012 Posted October 7, 2012 Any chance the bills get the death penalty because of this? Penn State and SMU have received it in the past so it's not out of the question. May be a good way fro the NFL to get a team in LA, Mexico City, or Toronto and saving face
Captain Hindsight Posted October 7, 2012 Posted October 7, 2012 They really have never been strict. The only time they care is if something blatant comes out - and even then the punishment here is likely a sternly worded memo. Goodell will award the patriots another Super Bowl most likely
Mr. WEO Posted October 7, 2012 Posted October 7, 2012 Goodell will award the patriots another Super Bowl most likely HAs he awarded them one in the past?
Captain Hindsight Posted October 7, 2012 Posted October 7, 2012 HAs he awarded them one in the past? Perhaps
Dr. Trooth Posted October 7, 2012 Posted October 7, 2012 Define "noteworthy". If that's the NFL's unit of measure, I could drive a C-140 through that one. Kind of like I need a "skoach" more room in my jeans, or, just a "pinch" between my cheek and gum.
Mr. WEO Posted October 7, 2012 Posted October 7, 2012 Perhaps The pats haven't won a SB since Goodell has been Commisioner, chief. Care to expound on your theory?
Just Jack Posted October 7, 2012 Posted October 7, 2012 The NFL has always been strict on this. I was really surprised they didn't investigate Fitz last year - they usually penalize teams that don't list on the injury report if a player speaks about it in public. Think the Bills got away with one last year, they aren't going to this year. Did Fitz (or anyone else) speak about it publically last year, or did it not come up until after the season was over? I was thinking it didn't come up until after the season.
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