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CloakNNNdagger said:
Buzbee again "resolving" a case before it can be heard by the NFL.........and taking the easy money for he and his clients instead of seeking justice, which in many cases would bring in more money if the case were won...............but would take a lot more work on his part.

It's laughable that the NFL said that they did a "thorough investigation" in making their decision to absolve McManus.

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Lawsuit against Brandon McManus is “resolved”
By Mike Florio
Published October 16, 2024 11:43 PM

Kicker Brandon McManus is back in the NFL, as a member of the Packers. And the claims that could have derailed his career even longer than they did are now behind him.

Via Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com, McManus said Wednesday that the lawsuit filed by two flight attendants against him for assault and sexual assault has been “resolved.”

Both his lawyer, Brett Gallaway, and the attorney representing the plaintiffs, Tony Buzbee, confirmed that the case has been resolved. Neither disclosed any of the terms.

McManus was cut by the Commanders not long after the lawsuit was filed. On September 30, the league announced that its investigation of McManus revealed insufficient evidence of a violation of the Personal Conduct Policy. Buzbee told PFT after the NFL’s declaration that the league had not interviewed the plaintiffs.

Now that the case has been resolved, the plaintiffs most likely won’t be cooperating.

The article doesn’t say whether the claims against the Jaguars also had been resolved. Without a global resolution, however, the plaintiffs could at some point tell their story during depositions or trial testimony. That fact alone suggests strongly that all claims against all defendants have been resolved, and that the plaintiffs are bound by a blanket confidentiality agreement.

“It’s been a difficult time these last couple of months,” McManus said Wednesday, via Demovsky. “I’m happy that it’s in the past now. I was hoping and working hard for another opportunity. I’m extremely grateful for the Green Bay Packers for giving me that next chance to come back out here and play the game I love.”

Packers G.M. Brian Gutekunst declined to delve into the details, instead saying the team is “very, very comfortable” with the situation.

“I think for us really obviously he wouldn’t be available right now if those accusations weren’t out there,” Gutekunst said Wednesday, per Demovsky. “But I think the league did a really thorough investigation, and we leaned on that as we went through it.”

The investigation couldn’t have been all that thorough if the plaintiffs weren’t interviewed. And if the case was resolved before they could cooperate, the process was short circuited in the same way it was by the settlement of the recent lawsuit against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. The accuser in that case also was represented by Buzbee.



Settlements of civil cases are common. Confidentiality clauses are common, too. The ability of NFL players who are accused of wrongdoing to broker settlements that buy silence highlights the biggest flaw inherent to the league’s in-house justice system. With no subpoena power, the NFL can never get to the full and complete truth.

Whatever the truth might be.
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Nor do they want to get to the full and complete truth.
 
SMDH...........................

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Raiders owner Tom Brady won’t be prevented from doing Raiders games
By Mike Florio
Published October 17, 2024 12:51 PM

Remember when ESPN put former Eagles center Jason Kelce in the booth for an extended stretch of the Week 2 Falcons-Eagles game? Well, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet.

The NFL confirmed during a Thursday conference call with reporters that Raiders minority owner Tom Brady will be allowed to work Raiders games as part of his job with Fox.

The good news is that the Raiders rarely land in the No. 1 spot on any Fox broadcast. But if/when they do, Brady — who owns a piece of the team and might be heavily involved in football operations — will be able to perform in the supposedly neutral and objective role of game analyst.

It’s ridiculous, frankly. But it’s not surprising. It’s just another example of post-norms America, where stuff that used to be clearly out of bounds has landed right in the middle of the nothing-to-see-here fairway.

The NFL had a chance to avoid this. And, to their credit, they dropped a strong hint by placing significant restrictions on Brady’s ability attend practices and production meetings.

But Brady didn’t take the hint, and none of the owners were inclined to piss off their “cool friend” by doing the right thing and preventing a clear conflict of interest from infecting the coverage of games Brady works.
 
TexansBull said:
You have to ask yourself when the McNairs ask for money for a new stadium why not raise that money for HISD instead? Or mental health institutions? It always seems so easy to raise taxes to fund these things but it is never easy for education or health.
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I'm not taking a specific for/against position, but the argument for the "for" is that it also raises money through things like hotel and sales taxes and helps the overall economy in the area, and that it also raises civic pride and is of general benefit to the population.
 
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Browns sticking with new dome, spurn reno plan

The Browns have informed the city of Cleveland of their intention to move forward on a new domed stadium in suburban Brook Park and leave the current lakefront stadium.
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In a news conference Thursday at Cleveland's city hall, Mayor Justin Bibb expressed his disappointment in the decision by the Haslam Sports Group, which owns the Browns, to leave the current lakefront stadium.

"We must be practical about our many needs and resources," Bibb said. "The city's approach has always been rooted in fiscal responsibility and the long-term value for all members of our community. As such, I am deeply, deeply disappointed that our exhaustive efforts, that the Haslam Sports Group has chosen to pursue a move to Brook Park."
Dee and Jimmy Haslam addressed the team's decision in a statement, saying it was the result of trying to "find the optimal long-term solution for our stadium."
"Our work with Mayor Bibb and city officials has been transparent and collaborative throughout," the Haslams said in their statement. "We will continue to work in earnest with city, county, and state officials to work together on these transformational opportunities."
 
Porky said:
I'm not taking a specific for/against position, but the argument for the "for" is that it also raises money through things like hotel and sales taxes and helps the overall economy in the area, and that it also raises civic pride and is of general benefit to the population.
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I get it.

Civic pride doesn’t keep little Timmy to keep him off the streets and keep him from breaking into my F-150.

A chance at a better education would.

But we are going to venture in a NSZ discussion.
 
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Coughlin, Shanahan advance in cutdown for HOF

Two-time Super Bowl winning coaches Tom Coughlin, Mike Shanahan and George Seifert made the latest cut Thursday for consideration for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
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One other Super Bowl winner, Mike Holmgren, also made the cut Thursday as the Hall's nine-member blue-ribbon committee for coaches reduced the list of candidates to 12.
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
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Playing with the Injury Report. After his Achilles, he has been dealing with an ongoing ankle issue, telling me that he is having continued Achilles-related issues. Now the team is reporting that he is dealing with a "tweaked hamstring." His mobility will be getting more statue-like............with subsequent risk of further injury increasing.

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Aaron Rodgers fully participates in Thursday’s practice, despite ankle injury
By Mike Florio

Published October 17, 2024 05:27 PM

Eyebrows were raised a bit on Wednesday, when the Jets’ initial injury report of the week estimated that Rodgers would not have participated in practice, if the team had actually practiced two days after the Monday night loss to the Bills.

On Thursday, Rodgers fully participated in the team’s actual practice.

He’s listed as having a lingering ankle injury. The Monday night broadcast explained that Rodgers has never taped his ankles, which contributed to the low-ankle sprain he suffered in London against the Vikings.

Rodgers, who turns 41 in early December, has had a knee issue. Last week, interim coach Jeff Ulbrich mentioned that his hamstring is slightly tweaked, too. With 11 regular-season games to go, it’s fair to wonder whether the not-as-young-as-he-used-to-be quarterback will get to the point where the accumulation of maladies will affect his ability to escape more hits, leading to more injuries and potentially to missed game time.

Not practicing on Thursday for the Jets were receiver Mike Williams (personal), cornerback Michael Carter II (back), and cornerback D.J. Reed (groin). Limited in practice were tight end Tyler Conklin (hip), defensive lineman Will McDonald IV (shoulder), and tackle Morgan Moses (knee).

Newly-acquired receiver Davante Adams fully participated due to the hamstring injury he suffered in practice four days after what became his final game with the Raiders.
 
Sweech said:
Surely they get to point where the playoffs is next to impossible so they just shut him down totally right?
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I doubt that will be the mindset on the part of Tua or McDaniels. Tua is hell-bent in proving that he can still play. With his history of severe concussions, his risk for extending whatever brain damage he has already incurred is high risk whether he comes back next month or next year. Concussion brain damage must be seen as cumulative.
 
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Pearsall set to make 49ers debut; Jennings out

Rookie Ricky Pearsall is set to make his 49ers debut Sunday just 50 days after he was shot in an alleged armed robbery attempt.
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I've dug into the facts of Pearsall's "miraculous" recovery and found some very interesting facts. When you think of most GSWs to the chest that go thru and thru as described, you think of the bullet travelling into the chest cavity and thru the lung or other vital organs in the chest cavity. Such a wound thru the .lung would at very least cause a collapsed lung and internal bleeding. None of what happened after the shooting made sense. He walked to the ambulance. He was discharged from the hospital within 24 hours. He is back to football in an unbelievably short period of time.

The facts as I've found is that the bullet never entered the chest cavity. It travelled in and out of the large muscles located entirely outside of the rib cage. This had/has never been really publicly revealed............rather choosing to sensationalize the story. The trajectory of the bullet could be considered a "miracle" in that he was fortunate to in many ways classically "dodge the big bullet" so to speak...................but in no way, knowing the true facts, has his survival and quick recovery been anything close to a miracle.


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Tua Tagovailoa is set to return to practice with the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday, aiming for a potential start in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals.
 
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Reddick ends holdout, agrees to deal with Jets

Haason Reddick and the Jets reached an agreement on an adjusted contract, ending his prolonged holdout.
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Reddick will report Monday morning to the Jets, who agreed to waive over $12 million in fines in exchange for the two-time Pro Bowler honoring his contract for the remainder of the season and returning to the team.
 
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Reddick ends holdout, agrees to deal with Jets

Haason Reddick and the Jets reached an agreement on an adjusted contract, ending his prolonged holdout.
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Reddick will report Monday morning to the Jets, who agreed to waive over $12 million in fines in exchange for the two-time Pro Bowler honoring his contract for the remainder of the season and returning to the team.
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It’s looking like the Jets will be a whole different team when the Texans play them. Much different game planning for Davante Adams and Haason Reddick.
 
Officiating fiasco in Georgia-Texas might give NFL fans ideas
By Mike Florio
Published October 20, 2024 12:12 PM

On the surface, it’s irrelevant to the NFL. At a deeper level, it’s potentially highly relevant.

Last night, officials in the Georgia-Texas game threw a flag for pass interference on a play that had ended with the Longhorns picking off a pass and returning the ball to the Bulldogs’ 10. The fans revolted, throwing trash onto the field.

And then the officials picked up the flag. Even though pass interference calls and non-calls aren’t reviewable.

The SEC explained the situation in a statement issued after the Georgia win.

“The game officials gathered to discuss the play, which is permitted to ensure the proper penalty is enforced, at which time the calling official reported that he erred, and a foul should not have been called for defensive pass interference,” the conference said. “Consequently, Texas was awarded the ball at the Texas 9 yard line.

“While the original evaluation and assessment of the penalty was not properly executed, it is unacceptable to have debris thrown on the field at any time.

“The disruption of the game due to debris being thrown onto the field will be reviewed by the Conference office related to SEC sportsmanship policies and procedures.”

So the officials changed their minds. After they witnessed the reaction by a crowd that the officials would have to successfully navigate to get out of the stadium.

It’s not a new dynamic, but it’s a reminder that officials can be influenced when it comes to close calls by the basic question of whether they want the walk to the car to go the easy way or the hard way.

Whatever the excuse for the decision to pick up the flag, it looks like the officials cowered in response to the reaction — especially since the reaction didn’t draw a penalty flag. And, again, conduct like that could embolden NFL fans to try the same thing.

That’s why the best approach for officials at any level of any game is to make the calls and deal with the consequences. If you can’t or won’t, you’re in the wrong line of work. And if you give in, you potentially set the stage for other fans in other venues to try even harder to engineer the same outcome.
 
Watchin the Browns video...................Deshaun Watson was carted off the field with what the team called "a leg injury." lt looked to me as a classic Achilles.
 
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The Winners and Losers of NFL Week 7

Saquon Barkley tore apart his former team—just don’t call it a revenge game. Plus: Jared Goff’s performance puts the Lions on top of the NFC North, Kliff Kingsbury is rehabilitating his reputation, and Amari Cooper looks like a difference maker in Buffalo.
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Slowik on there, so is Watson
 
DBCooper said:
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The Winners and Losers of NFL Week 7

Saquon Barkley tore apart his former team—just don’t call it a revenge game. Plus: Jared Goff’s performance puts the Lions on top of the NFC North, Kliff Kingsbury is rehabilitating his reputation, and Amari Cooper looks like a difference maker in Buffalo.
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Slowik on there, so is Watson
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Slowick has earned his way onto that list. Slowick went from a solid HC target this off-season to a OC who could be coaching for his job from this point forward.

7 weeks into the season and the OL still can’t identify and adjust to a stunt or from what it looks like, audible out of the called play when facing a stacked box or blitz package. This offensive mess blows back on Slowick and Strausser. For their sake, I hope they get it figured out.
 
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