Should Andy Reid Step Down?

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I was actually curious if from a legal standpoint the NFL has any ground to stand on to suspend Reid? SGG, I'm looking in your direction.

Unfortunately, I don't know. The CBA only governs relations between the league and the players. The NFL has Bylaws that, presumably, govern the Commissioner's authority and state when the Commissioner may or may not suspend coaches. Unfortunately, the NFL's Bylaws are not available through google, yahoo, etc. I would suspect that the Bylaws grant the Commissioner broad authority to suspend coaches for any conduct that violates league rules or "that is otherwise detrimental to the league."

As a matter of general employment law, I know of no laws precluding the league or Lurie from suspending Reid.

[TheBigD]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

As a matter of general employment law, I know of no laws precluding the league or Lurie from suspending Reid.

I doubt they will, the NFL PA (not sure if that covers coaches as well) would not let that happen to Reid. They usually don't suspend palyers unless they really mess up big time.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by TheBigD

I doubt they will, the NFL PA (not sure if that covers coaches as well) would not let that happen to Reid. They usually don't suspend palyers unless they really mess up big time.

There is no coaches union and the NFLPA would not do anything. They exist for the players only.

The league and team shouldn't do anything other than support him. As for reid he should step down if he thinks it can really help out but otherwise he shouldn't step down just because it looks good or because it seems like the right thing. Unless it would help I see no reason to step down.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Unfortunately, I don't know. The CBA only governs relations between the league and the players. The NFL has Bylaws that, presumably, govern the Commissioner's authority and state when the Commissioner may or may not suspend coaches. Unfortunately, the NFL's Bylaws are not available through google, yahoo, etc. I would suspect that the Bylaws grant the Commissioner broad authority to suspend coaches for any conduct that violates league rules or "that is otherwise detrimental to the league."

As a matter of general employment law, I know of no laws precluding the league or Lurie from suspending Reid.

But what about this: Persons Covered by Policy
The following persons ("Covered Persons") shall be considered subject to this Policy: (i) all players under contract; (ii) all full-time employees of the National Football League, its Member Clubs and related entities;

NFL Players Association - Rules and Regulations - Conduct Policy

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

But what about this: Persons Covered by Policy
The following persons ("Covered Persons") shall be considered subject to this Policy: (i) all players under contract; (ii) all full-time employees of the National Football League, its Member Clubs and related entities;

NFL Players Association - Rules and Regulations - Conduct Policy

Ahhh, I didn't even know the NFLPA has a personal conduct policy or that it pertained to the coaches. I'm not sure that it applies to Reid's situation. I still suspect the Bylaws grant the Commissioner broad powers to pretty much do whatever he wants to do with regard to coaches.