treeduck Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Collusion case against Broncos and Cowboys could still proceed Posted by Mike Florio on July 22, 2015, 12:33 PM EDT The NFL Players Association reportedly intended to pursue a collusion case against the Broncos and Cowboys if receivers Demaryius Thomas and Dez Bryant, respectively, didn’t get new long-term deals before last Wednesday’s deadline for signing franchise-tagged players to multi-year contracts. The implication that it would all go away if they sign new contracts may not apply. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the NFLPA is still assessing whether to proceed with the collusion case. Specifically, the NFLPA has not lifted the notice requiring the teams to preserve any emails, text messages, or other documents that could be relevant to the case. On one hand, it will be difficult for Thomas or Bryant to prove that they suffered any tangible financial loss due to collusion, given that they both signed five-year, $70 million contracts. On the other hand, if the Broncos and Cowboys violated the CBA by colluding, there’s value to all players in exposing it, since it could prevent other teams from doing it in the future. Also, the mere threat of a viable collusion case could be used to squeeze the NFL into a settlement or some other agreement that benefits the players generally. The decision ultimately may come down to whether the NFLPA feels strongly about the evidence that has been harvested. For now, the NFLPA has one key shred of proof: Expected testimony from Bryant that Cowboys COO Stephen Jones said during a phone conversation that Jones spoke to Broncos G.M. John Elway about the Bryant/Thomas negotiations. To get more evidence, the case needs to proceed to the discovery process. And it’s possible that there will be other evidence. No one will know that unless and until the NFLPA decides to proceed with a collusion case. Which means that the best move for now would be to proceed with the discovery process, and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidcrystalcompass Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 That's what you are hanging your Cowboy hate hat on now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidcrystalcompass Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 I see Tony is finally getting some respect out there. He is finishing 5-10 on most "best QB" lists now. I think #5 is about right.Last year he was number one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrinx Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Agreed. I say 5 overall for his career vs others in the league. If he repeats last year, he will move up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidcrystalcompass Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 Agreed. I say 5 overall for his career vs others in the league. If he repeats last year, he will move up.A Super Bowl puts him in the Hall of Fame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Agreed. I say 5 overall for his career vs others in the league. If he repeats last year, he will move up.A Super Bowl puts him in the Hall of Fame.Let's not get ahead of ourselves now, it's July not January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Agreed. I say 5 overall for his career vs others in the league. If he repeats last year, he will move up.A Super Bowl puts him in the Hall of Fame.You're discounting the very real possibility that he'll be bodily assumed into heaven in week 5. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidcrystalcompass Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 Agreed. I say 5 overall for his career vs others in the league. If he repeats last year, he will move up.A Super Bowl puts him in the Hall of Fame.You're discounting the very real possibility that he'll be bodily assumed into heaven in week 5.Possibly. That's the only thing that can stop him. We are going to have a huge year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Agreed. I say 5 overall for his career vs others in the league. If he repeats last year, he will move up.A Super Bowl puts him in the Hall of Fame.You're discounting the very real possibility that he'll be bodily assumed into heaven in week 5.Possibly. That's the only thing that can stop him. We are going to have a huge year.Maybe. There's a likelihood that he could get injured. Or the entire defensive lineup could be suspended for being high, drunk, or beating women. Any of those things happen and Cowboy stock will go down quicker than Jerry's female visitors in the owner's box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidcrystalcompass Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 Agreed. I say 5 overall for his career vs others in the league. If he repeats last year, he will move up.A Super Bowl puts him in the Hall of Fame.You're discounting the very real possibility that he'll be bodily assumed into heaven in week 5.Possibly. That's the only thing that can stop him. We are going to have a huge year.Maybe. There's a likelihood that he could get injured. Or the entire defensive lineup could be suspended for being high, drunk, or beating women. Any of those things happen and Cowboy stock will go down quicker than Jerry's female visitors in the owner's box.I wouldn't bet against it. How far do you thing we'll go? Seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Agreed. I say 5 overall for his career vs others in the league. If he repeats last year, he will move up.A Super Bowl puts him in the Hall of Fame.You're discounting the very real possibility that he'll be bodily assumed into heaven in week 5.Possibly. That's the only thing that can stop him. We are going to have a huge year.Maybe. There's a likelihood that he could get injured. Or the entire defensive lineup could be suspended for being high, drunk, or beating women. Any of those things happen and Cowboy stock will go down quicker than Jerry's female visitors in the owner's box.I wouldn't bet against it. How far do you thing we'll go? Seriously?I think, assuming the health of all of the teams that the Cowboys will be one of the three best teams in the NFC, with the Seahawks and the Packers. They definitely have the easiest divisional path which may give them HFA throughout the playoffs. But I still think the Seahawks and Packers are slightly better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidcrystalcompass Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 Agreed. I say 5 overall for his career vs others in the league. If he repeats last year, he will move up.A Super Bowl puts him in the Hall of Fame.You're discounting the very real possibility that he'll be bodily assumed into heaven in week 5.Possibly. That's the only thing that can stop him. We are going to have a huge year.Maybe. There's a likelihood that he could get injured. Or the entire defensive lineup could be suspended for being high, drunk, or beating women. Any of those things happen and Cowboy stock will go down quicker than Jerry's female visitors in the owner's box.I wouldn't bet against it. How far do you thing we'll go? Seriously?I think, assuming the health of all of the teams that the Cowboys will be one of the three best teams in the NFC, with the Seahawks and the Packers. They definitely have the easiest divisional path which may give them HFA throughout the playoffs. But I still think the Seahawks and Packers are slightly better.I don't think the Packers have enough defense. But I do think they have the best quarterback in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrinx Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Think the NFL (and a lot of us fans) would absolutely love an NFC Championship game between the Cowboys and Packers? A rematch of "the catch". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Think the NFL (and a lot of us fans) would absolutely love an NFC Championship game between the Cowboys and Packers? A rematch of "the catch". I see what you did there... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerxt1990 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Think the NFL (and a lot of us fans) would absolutely love an NFC Championship game between the Cowboys and Packers? A rematch of "the catch". Not me. :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Think the NFL (and a lot of us fans) would absolutely love an NFC Championship game between the Cowboys and Packers? A rematch of "the catch". Not me. :) :)Not anyone except Packers and Girls fans, obviously. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Agreed. I say 5 overall for his career vs others in the league. If he repeats last year, he will move up.A Super Bowl puts him in the Hall of Fame.You're discounting the very real possibility that he'll be bodily assumed into heaven in week 5.Possibly. That's the only thing that can stop him. We are going to have a huge year.You realise we're gonna come back to this thread and have some fun for a few months if you don't? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Think the NFL (and a lot of us fans) would absolutely love an NFC Championship game between the Cowboys and Packers? A rematch of "the catch". Not me. :) :)You guys have Tebow now, so when Bradford goes down in the first week of the preseason, you'll be set. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Think the NFL (and a lot of us fans) would absolutely love an NFC Championship game between the Cowboys and Packers? A rematch of "the catch". Not me. :) :)You guys have Tebow now, so when Bradford goes down in the first week of the preseason, you'll be set.Set for prayer and running. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrinx Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I have a feeling the Eagles will crash and burn this season. Not that I am wishing that! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I have a feeling the Eagles will crash and burn this season. Not that I am wishing that! :DLike LABT was saying to me they either going to be really good or really terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidcrystalcompass Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Agreed. I say 5 overall for his career vs others in the league. If he repeats last year, he will move up.A Super Bowl puts him in the Hall of Fame.You're discounting the very real possibility that he'll be bodily assumed into heaven in week 5.Possibly. That's the only thing that can stop him. We are going to have a huge year.You realise we're gonna come back to this thread and have some fun for a few months if you don't? ;)I can take it. I just want you to admit we are damn good when the time comes. And it's coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Agreed. I say 5 overall for his career vs others in the league. If he repeats last year, he will move up.A Super Bowl puts him in the Hall of Fame.You're discounting the very real possibility that he'll be bodily assumed into heaven in week 5.Possibly. That's the only thing that can stop him. We are going to have a huge year.You realise we're gonna come back to this thread and have some fun for a few months if you don't? ;)I can take it. I just want you to admit we are damn good when the time comes. And it's coming soon.Not soon enough for me! :clap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidcrystalcompass Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Agreed. I say 5 overall for his career vs others in the league. If he repeats last year, he will move up.A Super Bowl puts him in the Hall of Fame.You're discounting the very real possibility that he'll be bodily assumed into heaven in week 5.Possibly. That's the only thing that can stop him. We are going to have a huge year.You realise we're gonna come back to this thread and have some fun for a few months if you don't? ;)I can take it. I just want you to admit we are damn good when the time comes. And it's coming soon.Not soon enough for me! :clap:That's a two way street cowboy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidcrystalcompass Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 Damn. I'm ready. The silence on this thread speaks for itself. The bar is high this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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