WhitewalkerInPhilly

I think the issue is that the CBA allows for binding arbitration on appeals. And the language which includes a "neutral" (IIRC) appears elsewhere and not there. In which case the onus is to prove that it is necessary to undo binding arbitration, which is extraordinarily messy turf. IIRC most of the suspension reductions came from other arbiters on appeal or because the acts were committed before policies were put into place. The personal conduct policy was put into place months before Deflategate. There always has to be a first punishment.

No the way they argue it is this: NFLPA: [Part of the disciplinary process they don't like] is unfair! NFL: You agreed to it. Would you like to give back the extra money you negotiated for so we kept it in? Well tough shat, because you agreed to it. If all business contracts were able to be invalidated because one side gets a better deal they'd be no contracts.

Yeah I'd appreciate that too since we keep getting overwhelmed by Brady shills. It's my understanding that the language of the CBA as written means that Goddell is under no obligation to be impartial or fair.

I've been trolling Pats fans on PFT. one one them accused me of making leaps of logic with the evidence and I was proud of this one:

I'm really excited by Brown. He's really surpassed my expectations. I think the LB corps kind of gets passed over because the D line is so good, but Brown, Bradham and even Lawson make for a pretty darn good group. Whaley hits on LBs.

Oh don't worry. Fitz is reliable. You can always count on an interception from him in the crutch.

Wow. What a ringing endorsement.

Coming from you, I take that seriously. I definitely want to listen.

Agreed. That and possible free agents/trade partners. Sadly STL locked up Foles, who I was hoping for.

Geno attempted to issue a statement but found himself fumbling for words.

What do you mean "used to be?" I hit up Drafttek a lot. And for the record, at this point I'd be happy if Hackenburg fell into our lap Astro. I can dream.

I am laughing so hard at the people who were calling us a circus because we have Rex now. How's things working out for you Bowles?

Hey, it could be worse: Ik could have tried to have a ladies only party or expressed a opinion about a former coach. That would have been a real circus.

I...I...I have no words. I really don't. I honestly thought it was a fake story. Yer up Fitz!

I understand is you wouldn't feel right about it Astro, but I'd be happy to slide a couple of bucks for your hard work. If not, maybe something to get our own site up and running. Seriously, between some of our seasoned posters I think we could do better Bills coverage and analysis than a lot of places do.

Look, I'm hardly Cassel's biggest fan but he has bounced back these last two practices.

I hope that holds. LT had a big resurgence after after a down year in SD.

Oh god, all those quotes got me thinking about the opening of the show Castle : "Cassel!Cassel! Cassel! Cassel! I really am ruggedly handsome!"

It's strange how one good day from Cassel wipes out four straight dreadful practices and one bad practice from EJ wipes out three straight good ones. Again, I'm going to say it: Tyrod has been the one with the fewest bad days. I want EJ to win, but let's not pretend that Cassel has been consistently good.

Hey, honest question: Has there been any actual development in the case or are we all just still bickering?

I know it's still unofficial, and we're going to be going through a lot of looks but it seems the unofficial depth chart has us looking like a 4-3 setup. They also switched SLB and WLB so take it with a grain of salt. But I'm excited to see what they come up with!

It's great to hear about decent guard play!

Lol at Rex:

Nice!!!

Well, Cassel might be looking to have a better day than anyone has up until now. Now what do I do with this torch and pitchfork? Seriously though he legit looks good.