Saxum Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 Lane Johnson files complaint; lawyer calls arbitration 'sham' That is unusual; usually the NFLPA supports the drug addicts, the rip roids, the drunk drivers, etc. http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18421605/philadelphia-eagles-lane-johnson-files-complaint-nfl-nflpa-federal-court This may be just a smart laywer trying to find the cracks in contract to invalidate the suspension on a repeat offender. Johnson was officially suspended in October for violating the performance-enhancing drugs policy for a second time. Upon his return in December, he strongly hinted that he would be taking action. Yea because Richard Sherman is against things (like almost everything like penalties on illegal tackles). Richard Sherman is not a good character witness. "I think the next [collective bargaining agreement], I think they're will be a lot of things changed," Johnson said in December. Johnson said he believes the process related to a failed drug test should move along more quickly. "You see a lot of voices, like Richard Sherman, who disapprove of how things go on. So I think a lot of things will change come 2020."
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 I wonder what would happen if a player were to declare he's dropping out of the union? Are the players all considered employees of the NFL which is headquartered in NY and therefore under NY laws. From what I've always heard taxes are taken out of each players check which says they are an employee of the team residing in a state and under that state laws. And many states have "right to work laws" which means you can't be required to join a union. I get that there's a CBA, but would think each states laws would overrule that, specifically that you don't have to be part of a union. Wondering why we haven't seen that happen yet. Would think there are enough players in the league with very high morals who would declare that he doesn't want to be part of a union that defends wife beaters, drug users, and people who shoot people so he's leaving the union. Don't think you'd see that in the NBA, but maybe the NFL
Not at the table Karlos Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 I wonder what would happen if a player were to declare he's dropping out of the union? Are the players all considered employees of the NFL which is headquartered in NY and therefore under NY laws. From what I've always heard taxes are taken out of each players check which says they are an employee of the team residing in a state and under that state laws. And many states have "right to work laws" which means you can't be required to join a union. I get that there's a CBA, but would think each states laws would overrule that, specifically that you don't have to be part of a union. Wondering why we haven't seen that happen yet. Would think there are enough players in the league with very high morals who would declare that he doesn't want to be part of a union that defends wife beaters, drug users, and people who shoot people so he's leaving the union. Don't think you'd see that in the NBA, but maybe the NFL I think lavar Arrington did. His name couldn't be used in madden for a bit because of it
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 Surprised it's not happening more. I've read/heard more than once that in the next CBA, as much noise is beign made about Roger being judge, jury, and lawyer, it likely won't change as overall not something the majority of players care about. Only the ones who get in trouble are upset by it which overall is a small number. I think lavar Arrington did. His name couldn't be used in madden for a bit because of it
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