PFT- Teams change their approach to OTA's

RedskinRat · 06-01-2006, 01:06 PM

http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

I know it's PFT but they make a valid point:

We're pleased to announce that our persistent effort to expose the reality that most if not all NFL teams are violating CBA provisions that prohibit contact during minicamps and OTAs has resulted in a decision by many teams to change their ways.
Sort of.
The talk in league circles in response to the photographic and video evidence publicized on this site of contact during offseason workouts is that teams will simply stop posting photos and/or video clips on their web sites containing images that could be regarded as a violation of the CBA.
Umm . . . . hooray?
We'd prefer to see something that actually addresses the problem. There's a rule on the books that isn't being enforced. Even worse, the enforcement apparently has been selective, given that the NFL and the NFLPA nailed the Redskins a year ago based on video containing images of linemen engaged in one-on-one drills.
Said tackle Chris Samuels at the time: "We're locking up, just working our hand placement and technique, but we're not, like, finishing guys or driving guys to the ground." Per a league source, the team's NFLPA player reps also told the union that the drills were no different than activities in which all other teams engage during the offseason.
So why do the Redskins get nailed in 2005, but not the Chiefs or the Eagles or the Packers or the Seahawks or the Colts in 2006?

Worth a read.

FRPLG · 06-01-2006, 01:10 PM

Because no one likes Snyder the entire org suffers the ramifications I would think.

RedskinRat · 06-01-2006, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Because no one likes Snyder the entire org suffers the ramifications I would think.

I'd hate to think it's that blatant though.....or am I being naive?

FRPLG · 06-01-2006, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedskinRat

I'd hate to think it's that blatant though.....or am I being naive?

I think he is SO disliked that no one even bothers to attempt to hide it any more.

MTK · 06-01-2006, 01:19 PM

The Skins are a high profile example to set for the rest of the league, that's why they're an easy target.

gibbsisgod · 06-01-2006, 01:20 PM

Its the ultimate conspiracy theory. The league hates the Skins.

BigSKINBauer · 06-01-2006, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gibbsisgod

Its the ultimate conspiracy theory. The league hates the Skins.

yeah, if League = World

gibbsisgod · 06-01-2006, 01:24 PM

they are just jealous

That Guy · 06-01-2006, 01:28 PM

or maybe its just cause the skins were stupid enough to blatantly advertise their violations for all to see on their own official site.

scowan · 06-01-2006, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by That Guy

or maybe its just cause the skins were stupid enough to blatantly advertise their violations for all to see on their own official site.

I don't honestly think that Joe Gibbs thought he was doing anything wrong last year, until someone pointed out the nuiances of "touching" or "grabbing" or "contact" or whatever they saw. I don't think he ever thought he was video-ing anything wrong.

RedskinRat · 06-01-2006, 02:00 PM

Not the best legal defense, your honor.

"I didn't think I was doing anything wrong and the sheep seemed to like it."

dmek25 · 06-02-2006, 09:22 PM

haha,i was going to post but nothing can top redskinrat

06-01-2006, 01:06 PM	#1
RedskinRat Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: I'm in LA, trick! Posts: 8,700	PFT- Teams change their approach to OTA's http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm I know it's PFT but they make a valid point: We're pleased to announce that our persistent effort to expose the reality that most if not all NFL teams are violating CBA provisions that prohibit contact during minicamps and OTAs has resulted in a decision by many teams to change their ways. Sort of. The talk in league circles in response to the photographic and video evidence publicized on this site of contact during offseason workouts is that teams will simply stop posting photos and/or video clips on their web sites containing images that could be regarded as a violation of the CBA. Umm . . . . hooray? We'd prefer to see something that actually addresses the problem. There's a rule on the books that isn't being enforced. Even worse, the enforcement apparently has been selective, given that the NFL and the NFLPA nailed the Redskins a year ago based on video containing images of linemen engaged in one-on-one drills. Said tackle Chris Samuels at the time: "We're locking up, just working our hand placement and technique, but we're not, like, finishing guys or driving guys to the ground." Per a league source, the team's NFLPA player reps also told the union that the drills were no different than activities in which all other teams engage during the offseason. So why do the Redskins get nailed in 2005, but not the Chiefs or the Eagles or the Packers or the Seahawks or the Colts in 2006? Worth a read.

06-01-2006, 01:10 PM	#2
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: PFT- Teams change their approach to OTA's Because no one likes Snyder the entire org suffers the ramifications I would think.

06-01-2006, 01:19 PM	#5
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,569	Re: PFT- Teams change their approach to OTA's The Skins are a high profile example to set for the rest of the league, that's why they're an easy target. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

06-01-2006, 01:20 PM	#6
gibbsisgod Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 129 W 81st street Age: 45 Posts: 3,503	Re: PFT- Teams change their approach to OTA's Its the ultimate conspiracy theory. The league hates the Skins.

06-01-2006, 01:24 PM	#8
gibbsisgod Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 129 W 81st street Age: 45 Posts: 3,503	Re: PFT- Teams change their approach to OTA's they are just jealous

06-01-2006, 01:28 PM	#9
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: PFT- Teams change their approach to OTA's or maybe its just cause the skins were stupid enough to blatantly advertise their violations for all to see on their own official site.

06-01-2006, 02:00 PM	#11
RedskinRat Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: I'm in LA, trick! Posts: 8,700	Re: PFT- Teams change their approach to OTA's Not the best legal defense, your honor. "I didn't think I was doing anything wrong and the sheep seemed to like it."

06-02-2006, 09:22 PM	#12
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: PFT- Teams change their approach to OTA's haha,i was going to post but nothing can top redskinrat __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

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