Solomon Grundy Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 I'd like to see the language in the contract. If it's complex then I'd think there was some TOMfoolery involved. The Patriots are known for bucking the system. If coordinated then I'd give the Patriots the death sentence
freddyjj Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 Hope ABs blistered feet get MRSA and he tears his ACL. 1
singlezero Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 im surprised noone has brought up that something seems very underhanded here. i just cant believe with all the drama and distractions that AB has caused with the Raiders that the patriots make a decision and say oh look AB is available . with the majority of any sane person thinking AB would never see a contract again to get one close to the dollar amount he had just screams there is a case for at least looking into tampering. who knows when there were talks or interest shown by the pats. history has shown the pats would have sat back and offer much less. the moment AB asked to be released, he must have known of new englands interest.
Nextmanup Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 1 hour ago, sherpa said: It is becoming more and more obvious that the league consists of 32 independent contractors employing 53 independent contractors. The salary cap and free agency destroyed "team building" as we used to know it a long time ago.
ALF Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 The commish should suspend AB at least 4 games for his clown show. 2
CSBill Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 7 hours ago, TheProcess said: Yes, yes he has. He’s set a dangerous precedent of creating new ways for different franchises and fans to progressively hate him more and more each day. I NEVER hope for anyone to get injured. Not even Brady. But you’ve got to think the universe is ready to dole out some kind of karmic retribution. this 1
formerlyofCtown Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 What AB did was pretty disgusting. The worst part is that young people idolize him. The NFL is worried players using weed and getting into trouble but they don't consider at all the effect of this on young people. The answer is yes it does and not just for the NFL. Karma, God, what ever you want to call it will eventually catch up. A lot of people already think its ok to sign a contract and not honor it. Some players like Cousins are did it the right way. Whatever they agreed to they honored. Cousins made sure his contract was fully garaunteed. So if he's cut he still gets paid. If players want to argue that the team can cut you and thats unfair then dont sign a contract that says the team can cut you without paying you. What you sign you honor. AB is a great player but a horrible person and teammate you better believe he has a big bullseye on his back when he plays the teams he disrespected.
Doc Brown Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 5 hours ago, mrags said: It’s making more money than ever because of what I said. Because of fantasy and because of gambling. The real fans fans of the game that don’t gamble and don’t do fantasy are getting sick of the shenanigans. And just because the league is making money doesn’t mean they aren’t losing fans. Doesn’t mean they aren’t losing ratings. It’s 2 completely different things. Ratings were up 5% last year mostly due to an increase in offense. The fans that miss the way the game was played in the 70's, 80's, and 90's have to come to grips that the NFL popularity surge didn't happen until the rules started favoring the offense and fantasy became more mainstream in the early 2000''s. For every one old school real fan the NFL loses they'll make up for it with two fans who are watching the SNF game to see if Mahomes can put up four TD's to win their week in fantasy. 1
TAinLack. Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 7 hours ago, Locomark said: Oakland should have put him on the mentally unable to perform list until he could pass a psych evaluation. <sarcasm off> ...or successfully completes a Lobotomy!!!
oldmanfan Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 It could set a terrible precedent. Hard to tell right now since Brown is such a narcissist. But if you see several players do the same next year it will be really bad for the league. 1
fergie's ire Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 I think LeGarrette Blount set the precedent. And this is the Patriot way. 1
thenorthremembers Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 If it wasnt the worst franchise in football handling the situation it would have been different. The Raiders came out of this looking like complete idiots. They lost a 3rd and a 5th for a player that never played a down for them and somehow found a way to strengthen a team in their own conference in doing so. They were my Dads team when I was growing up so I have always had a soft spot for them. But I cannot stand how stupid they are.
aristocrat Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 you know who set the precedent today? julio jones...got a 44 million dollar check and ab got 9 mil. no drama, no moving your family, just a quiet man handling his business like a professional adult not a child. look who has none of the money left and a sub 600 credit score...terrell owens. ab is the next one. 3
plenzmd1 Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 36 minutes ago, formerlyofCtown said: What AB did was pretty disgusting. The worst part is that young people idolize him. The NFL is worried players using weed and getting into trouble but they don't consider at all the effect of this on young people. what does this even mean?
Teddy KGB Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, JoPar_v2 said: Yeah sure i get that. If there’s some whites floating around here or wherever that want to get offended over cracker or ***** or whatever they can go ahead and BE offended. It’s a bit of a stretch but whatever. I’d just not be offended at a stupid slur that hasn’t held any cultural relevance since 1890. You don’t make the rules. AB Is a racist whose feet won’t be held to the fire because of all the wokeboys churning out excuses. Edited September 8, 2019 by Teddy KGB
HOUSE Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 The only way to fix the problem would be to have every released player pass through the waiver process, any team can make a claim starting with the worst team. When the process is complete the player can sign anywhere. Its to late now, the damage is done. 1
Returntoglory Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 8 hours ago, The Red King said: Hey you...the superstar playing on the Raiders. How would you like to play for the Patriots? You know, the team that keeps winning rings? I can make that happen. All it will cost you is $20 million, and your dignity. Zero to hero, a championship for your legacy. Seems a reasonable cost, no? It didn't cost AB one cent!
stevewin Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 12 minutes ago, HOUSE said: The only way to fix the problem would be to have every released player pass through the waiver process, any team can make a claim starting with the worst team. When the process is complete the player can sign anywhere. Its to late now, the damage is done. They could also change the process to something where if a player is released for conduct detrimental he can't play for some period of time. There needs to be something punitive put in place so that players who just blatantly work to get kicked off their teams are not rewarded for it. 2
Gigs Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 If he went anywhere else people wouldn't be crying foul. He was nuts in Pittsburgh, nuts in Oakland and he'll still be nuts in NE. It's how the team handles it, and if you want to blame anyone blame Mayock for being a thin-skinned moron with no experience. If you think AB was pulling stunts to go to NE you're just as low level thinking as Mayock.
Phil The Thrill Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 10 hours ago, 78thealltimegreat said: Any player who gets traded for and does anything including being racist that he can to get out of the contract he just signed what’s to stop this from happening again? Cause we know once it was probably reported through back channels that the Pats wanted him he asked for his release right after his heartfelt team apology yesterday...potentially a CBA issue? No you are spot on. I really do think it sets a bad precedent. Also, I don’t understand why teams release players who demand it. Oakland could have f’ed him over and put on the Did not report list, eliminating any chance for his guaranteed money and keeping him off the field for the year. Thats why I give props to the Bills for holding onto the rights of Anquan Bolden. He retired citing some BS service reason and then said he wanted to play for NE. So Beane refused to let him out of his few to play with another team 2
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