Matthews and Peppers battling the league over Al-Jezeera article

[pbmax]

An interview gets everyone on record. So if there are subsequent revelations, all statements are in play. That is on pretty solid logical ground.

What is highly questionable is the level of seriousness to give to this complaint. If its just a recanted interview (and no records*), then just where do you draw the line on unsubstantiated claims made publicly?


* something that may not apply to Peyton Manning, who along with Neal, seemed to have an established relationship with on or more people at this clinic.

[MadScientist]

An interview gets everyone on record. So if there are subsequent revelations, all statements are in play. That is on pretty solid logical ground.

What is highly questionable is the level of seriousness to give to this complaint. If its just a recanted interview (and no records*), then just where do you draw the line on unsubstantiated claims made publicly?


* something that may not apply to Peyton Manning, who along with Neal, seemed to have an established relationship with on or more people at this clinic.

Basically the interview is a no-win situation for the player. An innocent player is dragged through the mud again, and guilty players either have to admit, based on no real evidence, or deny and face a double penalty for lying to the NFL if more evidence comes out.

Let's face it, other than punters and kickers, is there anyone in the NFL that you'd be stunned to find was juicing, so even a false accusation is damaging, particularly to endorsements.