Quote:His attorney's wouldn't have a leg to stand on.  The league and NFLPA have pretty much confirmed he can be released.  They've opted to table that option for now, but if his suspension lingers, they're within their rights to go after that money.  His intentions are irrelevant.  If he hasn't started the process of requesting reinstatement, and he's just sitting out there on his hands, they have recourse. 

 

The Jaguars re-worked his contract to add wording protecting them against this kind of situation.  He could have avoided that by not getting a DUI after the draft and before he signed his deal. 

 

 

Quote:The team can cut him regardless.  What exactly would his attorneys argue about?

 

I'm arguing that an attempt to return the signing bonus is likely futile unless Blackmon admits he isn't coming back. The Jaguars' ability to release him per the NFLPA rules is irrelevant in regards to recouping the money unless the contract specifically says that his arrests can result in as much. Saying that he may not come back from his suspension isn't likely to be enough to say that he should give up the signing bonus. They would have to prove that he isn't coming back. 

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