Redskins, Cowboys could go “nuclear” over cap mess

[HoopheadVII]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

I have a serious problem with this. When I submit a document, contract or restructuring to a governing body for approval and they accept it and allow the change to take place, they are participating in the process and supposed "illegal" act. What is the point of submitting the agreements to the NFL offices if they approve it and months or years later say it is illegal and worthy of a $46 Million dollar fine?
If I am a member of the NFL governing body approving contracts and renegotiation, is it not my responsibility to inform the teams when they have error-ed in the contract process? Even if an issue is discovered later (months or years later) would it not make sense to inform the team and give them the chance to correct or negotiate a resolution. Not wait until the day before Free Agency starts AND hit the team with a huge fine? With no time to appeal before Free agency starts.
The 'excuse' above that the multi-$Billion dollar NFL being to busy is not acceptable. They don't have enough money to hire a few extra lawyers to deal with all issues in a timely manner?
Does not pass the smell test. Rotten.

No doubt. The process of this is an absolute mess.

As far as not disapproving within 10 days, I'm guessing the Commissioner read the contracts, saw what they were doing, but wasn't going to take action. Then, he got complaints from a bunch of owners later and had to act. It's not a case of not reading what was in the contracts.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by HoopheadVII

No doubt. The process of this is an absolute mess.

As far as not disapproving within 10 days, I'm guessing the Commissioner read the contracts, saw what they were doing, but wasn't going to take action. Then, he got complaints from a bunch of owners later and had to act. It's not a case of not reading what was in the contracts.

Ok so lets say right now the league makes a deal with Garcon, what happens? it doesn't get looked at for 2 yrs? Goodell just rubber stamps the contracts cause he assumes they are done correctly? No, you and I both know thats not true. All contracts get sent to the league for review and approval. Probably before both sides sign it because it's legal and binding.

Why have a review process if no one is looking at the contracts? The league had 2 yrs. Don't make it sound like the league was in constant negotiations with the NFLPA and didn't have time to review it or deny it because there were many of times where we heard through media sources both sides were taking a break from the issue's. Neither side would hear from the other for long periods of time. They had plenty of time to say something to both teams, but we all know had they denied or returned the deals to the owners and told them to rework the contracts the NFLPA would have had it's proof the league was already breaking the law and there would have been the legal battle the league was trying to avoid.

In essence they agreed to the contracts by both teams to avoid a legal battle in court over collusion. They get a new CBA signed. They make an offer to the NFLPA that make it hard for them to refuse. Then they punish the two teams 2 hrs prior to FA so the two teams can't file a grievance or get it reversed prior to FA and both team buy up the talent pool.