Big Turk Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Uh yeah sure. This kind of stuff happens all the time and all teams do it. They only complain when its not them doing it however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 For those who didn't read the article: Apparently NFL rules state that if a player has been activated from IR, he cannot be placed back on IR for the same injury. If he is, the same rule specifies that the player be released from his contract and becomes a free agent. A player can only be put on IR twice in the same season if it is for a different injury. A number of teams have apparently accused the Packers of violating that rule. Aaron Rodgers was place on IR a second time in the 2017 season, and there is no indication it is for a different injury that originally landed him on IR weeks ago. My guess is the league will figure out some way to give Green Bay a harmless slap on the wrist. There is too much history associated with the Packers and Rodgers is too important a player to let him go somewhere else to the highest bidder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 So what you're saying is that the NFL is going to change a rule in midstream to achieve a predetermined outcome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 4 minutes ago, GG said: So what you're saying is that the NFL is going to change a rule in midstream to achieve a predetermined outcome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 On 12/24/2017 at 8:34 AM, Lenigmusx said: I guess I don't get either please merge thread if you feel that is necessary. It was an honest mistake but please don't be uncivil for no reason. No problem, just get this merged with Dunkirk Don's thread. You'll be off the hook and it will add a little more spice in that stew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 6 minutes ago, GG said: So what you're saying is that the NFL is going to change a rule in midstream to achieve a predetermined outcome? While the Pack ;has history they will not be given the NE treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JinxedBill1 Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Contrary to the rule, I think the option should be to the player than since they violated the league rules in regards to the players health. Even though that's the rule, it's hard for me to believe Rodgers wants to leave Green Bay. Even if he becomes a free agent, he could just resign with the packers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Lol. Forced to release Rodgers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 On 12/24/2017 at 10:06 AM, Lenigmusx said: We have the cap space. This move would make us an instant Super Bowl contender. Rodgers would get the plus of being able to beat up in Tom Brady twice next year. Never going to happen, plus the worst team gets priority in claiming a player, so he would be picked up by Cleveland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 On 12/24/2017 at 9:35 AM, JMF2006 said: Will the league punish the Pack? I think it will be the usual forfeit a draft pick scenario. AR is not going anywhere but on vacation and he won't be released. I bet he has a half dozen injuries that could qualify him as out for a week or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 8 minutes ago, NoSaint said: I bet he has a half dozen injuries that could qualify him as out for a week or two. The definition of the rule is a new injury that would be at least 6 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Just now, JMF2006 said: The definition of the rule is a new injury that would be at least 6 weeks. Teams IR guys for minor stuff down the stretch all the time. They aren’t forcing a team to release a HOF qb over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 On 12/24/2017 at 9:06 AM, Lenigmusx said: We have the cap space. This move would make us an instant Super Bowl contender. Rodgers would get the plus of being able to beat up in Tom Brady twice next year. What makes you think that Rodgers will want to play for any other team than the Packers, even if this rather impossible situation occurs ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 These threads are getting ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, NoSaint said: Teams IR guys for minor stuff down the stretch all the time. They aren’t forcing a team to release a HOF qb over it. I know read my other posts I was just stating the rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dude Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Green Bay clearly violated the rule. The requirement is they lose the player (to the best of my knowledge). However, that’s not going to happen. The NFL will not debase one of their powerhouse franchises because fan reaction would be drastic. In addition I bet Rodgers would resign with them if it happened. Lastly, the Packers will manufacture a “new” injury to circumvent the rule if it gets that far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kota Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Bills would never get him. Teams would have to put in a waiver claim. I would think every team would. They would just trade him back to Green Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Crazy situation but all teams should have to follow the rules. They nit picked when deciding Cleveland couldn't have McCarron. They shouldn't be able to selectively enforce. They do that ON the field enough already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said: Crazy situation but all teams should have to follow the rules. They nit picked when deciding Cleveland couldn't have McCarron. They shouldn't be able to selectively enforce. They do that ON the field enough already. Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, Gugny said: Link? Ever heard of Cooks? James? Same play, same arbiter, different results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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