Quote:You mean the "Draconian Contract" that was set to pay him tens of millions of dollars over a few years?
Quote:Draconian contract? That's funny stuff right there.
Maybe I'm mistaken but I remember there was some sort of language in the contract that nullified the guarantees if he slipped up in relation to the beast (alcohol). If so, in essence it's draconian
Quote:Maybe I'm mistaken but I remember there was some sort of language in the contract that nullified the guarantees if he slipped up in relation to the beast (alcohol). If so, in essence it's draconian
That's hardly draconian. That's boilerplate if you're talking about a multimillion dollar contract that has a significant amount of guaranteed money tied to it.
I tried to tell you guys...
Quote:I tried to tell you guys...
Nobody listens anymore.
Quote:Maybe I'm mistaken but I remember there was some sort of language in the contract that nullified the guarantees if he slipped up in relation to the beast (alcohol). If so, in essence it's draconian
Draconian? Seriously? If they said "don't touch a hot stove" and the kid touches a hot stove the contract is done. How much more simple of analogy is that? Blackomon had his chance and made his choice. Now he has to own up to the consequences of that choice.
For those wondering if the Jags could cut Blackmon while serving his suspension the answer is yes.
Quote:The league office confirmed today via email that if the Jaguars wanted to cut receiver Justin Blackmon today, it could instead of waiting for him to be reinstated.
It has been assumed the Jaguars weren’t allowed to release a suspended player.
<a class="bbc_url" href='http://m.jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/544821/ryan-ohalloran/2014-06-02/league-jaguars-could-cut-justin-blackmon-while-hes'>http://m.jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/544821/ryan-ohalloran/2014-06-02/league-jaguars-could-cut-justin-blackmon-while-hes</a>
My first thought when reading this thread's title was wondering why anyone cared that Justin was seen wearing shorts.
He probably wants release so he can pick his own team upon reinstatement. Imagine Blackmon and TY Hilton catching ball from Luck in 2015. Blackmon & Dez in Dallas ?? Don't laugh -- If you're Blackmon .... why not ? He could get paid as a Free Agent and pick who he wants to play for (unless I'm missing something like him having to go through waivers)......
We should do him no favors and not cut him.
Quote:He probably wants release so he can pick his own team upon reinstatement. Imagine Blackmon and TY Hilton catching ball from Luck in 2015. Blackmon & Dez in Dallas ?? Don't laugh -- If you're Blackmon .... why not ? He could get paid as a Free Agent and pick who he wants to play for (unless I'm missing something like him having to go through waivers)......
He'd have to go thru waivers.
Quote:We should do him no favors and not cut him.
While I agree, I think we'd then we have to pay his bonus in it's entirety. It's a catch 22 for us.
Quote:He'd have to go thru waivers.
Ok --- that's better. Oh wait, is Houston #1 on the waiver wire?????
His bonus is well worth it if hes playing. no reason to cut him
Quote:He probably wants release so he can pick his own team upon reinstatement. Imagine Blackmon and TY Hilton catching ball from Luck in 2015. Blackmon & Dez in Dallas ?? Don't laugh -- If you're Blackmon .... why not ? He could get paid as a Free Agent and pick who he wants to play for (unless I'm missing something like him having to go through waivers)......
Well, thats one of the reasons you do not cut him. Sets a bad precedent, too.
Quote:Ok --- that's better. Oh wait, is Houston #1 on the waiver wire?????
The heart of tequila country? He wouldn't survive a day.
Quote:The heart of tequila country? He wouldn't survive a day.
Yeah, because liquor is so hard to find in the other 49 states.
Quote:Yeah, because liquor is so hard to find in the other 49 states.
I have a guy...
Quote:Yeah, because liquor is so hard to find in the other 49 states.
He'd probably lose his mind in a dry county.
Quote:While I agree, I think we'd then we have to pay his bonus in it's entirety. It's a catch 22 for us.
If we are paying his bonus it's because he's reinstated, and back on the field. I don't see a problem with that, or any sort of catch 22 situation.
If he's not reinstated, he's costing this team nothing. He's not even occupying a roster spot.
Quote:He probably wants release so he can pick his own team upon reinstatement. Imagine Blackmon and TY Hilton catching ball from Luck in 2015. Blackmon & Dez in Dallas ?? Don't laugh -- If you're Blackmon .... why not ? He could get paid as a Free Agent and pick who he wants to play for (unless I'm missing something like him having to go through waivers)......
Dont feed into TMD's theories.
Quote:My first thought when reading this thread's title was wondering why anyone cared that Justin was seen wearing shorts.
You drunk toooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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