http://deadspin.com/report-falcons-and-b...socialflow

 

 

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Cleveland is such a mess.  This just adds to the comedy.

 

What the Falcons did clearly had no impact, but it's pretty pathetic that they'd pull a stunt like piping in crowd noise. 

 

Sounds like both teams are going to face pretty hefty penalties.  If they lose draft picks, that will certainly make things interesting. 

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Never argue with idiots. They drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

Browns have like 11 draft picks, so I don't think losing 2-3 picks will dramatically damage them. Then again, they could have 30 draft picks and still only get 3 good players, so maybe it will hurt them more than I think.

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It's realistically possible that one or more draft picks that are taken away from the Falcons and Browns will be from the 2016 Draft instead of the 2015 Draft.   The NFL already announced the Draft Order for the 2015 Draft,  including the full list of Compensatory picks.  Hence,  if draft picks are taken away from these teams in 2015,  additional Compensatory picks would have to be added to get the Draft back to the 254 pick level.

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It's realistically possible that one or more draft picks that are taken away from the Falcons and Browns will be from the 2016 Draft instead of the 2015 Draft. The NFL already announced the Draft Order for the 2015 Draft, including the full list of Compensatory picks. Hence, if draft picks are taken away from these teams in 2015, additional Compensatory picks would have to be added to get the Draft back to the 254 pick level.

Give the Browns picks to one AFC team (preferably the Jags) and the Falcons picks to one NFC team (preferably the Lions). Problem solved! :thumbsup:

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"Before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry, he's a mile away and barefoot."

Give the Browns picks to one AFC team (preferably the Jags) and the Falcons picks to one NFC team (preferably the Lions). Problem solved! :thumbsup:

 

  You got my vote for next NFL Commissioner!  :thumbsup:

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The brownies won't miss the pick. If anything it might save them a headache or two.

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The brownies won't miss the pick. If anything it might save them a headache or two.

 

The Browns misses in the draft have been nearly as bad as Jacksonvilles during the Shack/Gene era. So taking away draft picks from them is a slap on the hand

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Can't wait to see whats next. 

I don't think Atlanta should lose draft picks. What was Indy's penalty when they piped in crowd noise?

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I don't think Atlanta should lose draft picks. What was Indy's penalty when they piped in crowd noise?

They had Peyton Manning you cant penalize them

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<B><FONT color=cyan>Jags this is your year</FONT></B>

I don't think Atlanta should lose draft picks. What was Indy's penalty when they piped in crowd noise?

 

Did the NFL ever actually investigate Indy for that?

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The Browns misses in the draft have been nearly as bad as Jacksonvilles during the Shack/Gene era. So taking away draft picks from them is a slap on the hand

I dunno.

 

Two first round bust QBs in the last three draft, sandwiching the Trent Richardson pick 3rd overall?

 

Justin Gilbert with major questions surrounding him, too?

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Worst to 1st.  Curse Reversed!

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/201...raft-pick/

 

If it turns out that the Falcons and Browns lose a combined 3 or more picks in the 2015 Draft,   I see a realistic scenario in which the Jaguars would get a late 7th Round Compensatory pick.   There have been seasons in which the teams with the worst records the previous season getting the final Compensatory picks.  

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Dear lord I would love it if we some how received more draft picks

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:thanks: Extra Life 2016 is 11/05/16 :thanks:

Cleveland should just trade their picks for next year to us to move up and get Mariota. Goodell can't take what they don't have.

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<a class="" href='https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora'>Jason La Canfora ‏@<b>JasonLaCanfora</b> </a> <a class="" href='https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/582580008364933120' title="12:27 PM - 30 Mar 2015">18s19 seconds ago</a>

<p class="">Falcons fined $350K and lose a 2016 5th round pick for illegal pumping in of noise. Team employee found responsible no longer w /team

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<div><a class="" href='https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora'> <b>Jason La Canfora</b> <span> <span>@JasonLaCanfora </span> </span> </a>  ·  <a class="" href='https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/582573564374740993' title="12:02 PM - 30 Mar 2015"> <span>26m 26 minutes ago </a> </span>
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<p class="">Browns are fined $250K and Ray farmer suspended for 1st four regular season games as penalties for illegal game day texting

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<div><b>Jason La Canfora</b> <span> <span>@JasonLaCanfora </span> </span>  ·  <span>26m 26 minutes ago </span>
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According to NFL: No evidence in NFL's review that Browns ownership or any other team executives had knowledge of the prohibited conduct

 

<b>Jason La Canfora</b> <span> <span>@JasonLaCanfora </span> </span>  ·  <span>25m 25 minutes ago </span>


Farmer suspended w/o pay for repeated violations of policy. During suspension, prohibited from Browns' offices, facility, or games

 

<b>Jason La Canfora</b> <span> <span>@JasonLaCanfora </span> </span>  ·  <span>24m 24 minutes ago </span>

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Farmer's suspension begins midnight before Browns first regular season game and continues through conclusion of their 4th game

 

<a class="" href='https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora'>Jason La Canfora<span>Verified account</span> ‏@<b>JasonLaCanfora</b> </a>

<p class="">Farmer can conduct no Browns business and prohibited from being involved in any team decisions during the suspension for 1st qtr of season


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<p class="">Falcons pres Rick McKay, though found to be unware, suspended from Competition Committee from 4/1 thru at least 6/30.

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<div><a class="" href='https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora'><b>Jason La Canfora</b> <span> <span>@JasonLaCanfora </span> </span> </a>  ·  <a class="" href='https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/582580527896653824' title="12:29 PM - 30 Mar 2015"> <span>4m 4 minutes ago </a> </span>
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<p class="">NFL finds senior Falcons officials were unaware the illegal file containing fake noise was being used. But still responsible for actions

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<p class=""><a class="" href='https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora'><b>Jason La Canfora</b> <span> <span>@JasonLaCanfora </span> </span> </a>  ·  <a class="" href='https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/582580898303987712' title="12:31 PM - 30 Mar 2015"> <span>2m 2 minutes ago </a> </span>


<p class="">Falcons former events employee who used the file would be suspended w/o pay 8 games if still in league. Could be still if comes back to NFL

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<p class=""><a class="" href='https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora'><b>Jason La Canfora</b> <span> <span>@JasonLaCanfora </span> </span> </a>  ·  <a class="" href='https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/582581036380491776' title="12:31 PM - 30 Mar 2015"> <span>2m 2 minutes ago </a> </span>

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<p class="">As I've heard for a while, many football people considered ATL violations the worst striking right at the game directly...

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<p class=""><a class="" href='https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora'><b>Jason La Canfora</b> <span> <span>@JasonLaCanfora </span> </span> </a>  ·  <a class="" href='https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/582581162364813312' title="12:32 PM - 30 Mar 2015"> <span>2m 2 minutes ago </a> </span>

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<p class="">The nature of ATL's infraction coupled w/their admittance and McKay's perch on Competition Committee was going to lead to stiff fines...


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Never argue with idiots. They drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

I think the League's reaction to this just reinforces a concept that most people know, but maybe don't put into words. Sports Leagues cannot suffer doubt to be cast on the competitiveness of their games, they just can't. It's why Players gambling is always dealt with so very harshly from the League and why the NFL immediately went after the underinflated ball issue in New England. Fans can handle dirty players and dirty play, but they will turn away for good if they feel like their team isn't going to get a fair shot.

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I'm trying to make myself more informed and less opinionated.

Stop saying whatever stupid thing you're talking about and pay attention to all the interesting things I have to say!