Quote:This actually proves my point.


Ever since the CBA was signed, the players union has brought almost every suspension it seems to court. Why sign the dang agreement then renege immediately. You can debate the fairness all you want but it's to the point where Goodell is basically a powerless figurehead when it comes to player discipline. They don't want any consequences for their actions, yet people complain of player conduct hurting the leagues image. Well you can't have it both ways

It seems pretty simple to me. Yeah, the NFLPA signed the CBA, and in my mind left it way too vague. However, the NFL has done a terrible job of adhering to both the 'law of the shop' and the 'fair and consistent' parts of general collective bargaining guidelines. Seems to me you can have it both ways by doing a better job of setting consistent standards for conduct, communicating them clearly, and enforcing them in a less arbitrary manner.  I just hope the NFL sucks it up,cleans up their act,  and doesn't appeal this. 

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