(03-12-2024, 06:18 PM)p_rushing Wrote:

(03-12-2024, 04:58 PM)HURRICANE!!! Wrote: There is a thing in contracts/law deemed disingenuous (or bad faith).  In this case, we entered a contract with the Atlanta Falcons and by announcing it but not signing the contract (which would render giving up a 2nd rounder), it could be deemed as an act of bad faith, thus opening up potential for a breach of contract.  With that in mind, better to just not disclose any agreed upon terms and wait until tomorrow to reduce potential controversy regarding the contract, which could be subject to differences in interpretation ....

https://dictionary.law.com/Default.aspx?selected=21

bad faith

1) n. intentional dishonest act by not fulfilling legal or contractual obligations, misleading another, entering into an agreement without the intention or means to fulfill it, or violating basic standards of honesty in dealing with others. Most states recognize what is called "implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing" which is breached by acts of bad faith, for which a lawsuit may be brought (filed) for the breach (just as one might sue for breach of contract). The question of bad faith may be raised as a defense to a suit on a contract. 2) adj. when there is bad faith then a transaction is called a "bad faith" contract or "bad faith" offer.

Agreed but unless you can prove a contract was valid, they wouldn't be able to argue the Jags had entered into a contract with him. The NFL doesn't honor/enforce verbal contracts. They have to have paperwork signed, health checks, etc. Nothing that happens in the legal tampering period is legally binding. It's definitely gaming the system but not illegal.

I would expect there to be terms in the trade deal that set the rules for this. Say that the Jags can't offer anything before a certain date or it counts as a per FA deal. That still won't stop unofficial offers, just like illegal tampering still happens every year.

It's still putting kindling on a stack of logs. Keep everything behind closed doors and Atl has no argument that any offer was entertained or agreed upon prior to the league year starting.

It sure as heck seems like Rid is fully willing to either give us the opportunity to counter any offer he's gotten thusfar if we are waiting till 4p, or he's just as willing to keep quiet about any informal agreement between he and the FO. Are we that childish that we can't wait a day or two to take risk out of the equation? What is the benefit of making the announcement on Sunday afternoon vs. Wednesday evening?

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(03-12-2024, 06:34 PM)flgatorsandjags Wrote: I bet Mac Jones is telling Ridley he doesnt want to go to NE and it will help us in the end.  Im sure Mac knows Ridley being both went to Bama and Mac is from Jax so......

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I seen a Pats fan post this on their page

"We’ve officially become the bad team with cap space used as leverage "

Man how the tables have turned

Oh man that quote....kudos to that guy for having full understanding of their situation. Humility is not something I'd have expected from the Bahston fanbase.

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