Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott suspended six games by NFL

[hoosier]

nice week for the boys. last second loss, a defensive starter retiring, cut a db who they signed this spring and gave a $3m guarantee, and the impending 6 game suspension for zeke. lol

The Elliot suspension may work against the GBP because it means the Eagles are now a favorite to sweep their division. If they do that they will be a good bet to finish 13-3 or better. The only games where they won't be heavy favorites, aside from @Dall, will be Denver, @Rams and @Sea.

[mraynrand]

The Elliot suspension may work against the GBP because it means the Eagles are now a favorite to sweep their division. If they do that they will be a good bet to finish 13-3 or better. The only games where they won't be heavy favorites, aside from @Dall, will be Denver, @Rams and @Sea.

It's a long season. and they are still the Eagles. keep hope alive.

I'm surprised you seemingly dismiss the Redskins. They beat the Rams, after all.

[hoosier]

It's a long season. and they are still the Eagles. keep hope alive.

I'm surprised you seemingly dismiss the Redskins. They beat the Rams, after all.

At Philly the Skins will be obvious dogs. I suspect Atlanta is ultimately more of a threat than Philly because of matchups. But would still prefer to see the NFCCC in Lambeau.

[gbgary]

The Elliot suspension may work against the GBP because it means the Eagles are now a favorite to sweep their division. If they do that they will be a good bet to finish 13-3 or better. The only games where they won't be heavy favorites, aside from @Dall, will be Denver, @Rams and @Sea.

i hear ya. one other thing...a bad record for the boys put them in position to get another no-brainer draft pick. they're stacked already. the last thing i want to see is them getting even stronger.

[Joemailman]

He's baaaack! http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...y-this-weekend

[pbmax]

He's baaaack! http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...y-this-weekend

In an alternate universe, Goodell amended the hearing process (and the personal conduct policy) with the agreement of the NFLPA and had actual, published guidelines.

Then this would be over much more quickly.

[Smidgeon]

In an alternate universe, Goodell amended the hearing process (and the personal conduct policy) with the agreement of the NFLPA and had actual, published guidelines.

Then this would be over much more quickly.

Please. Any player caught on the wrong side of this would still fight it through the courts, even if the NFLPA agreed with the process. No player wants to lose a check for getting caught or behaving poorly, so they'd fight it regardless.

[pbmax]

Please. Any player caught on the wrong side of this would still fight it through the courts, even if the NFLPA agreed with the process. No player wants to lose a check for getting caught or behaving poorly, so they'd fight it regardless.

Of course. And a player like Brady has the cash to finance the whole thing himself.

But if the NFLPA is holding up its end of the CBA, which they are not willing to do for the Personal Conduct Policy now as Goodell is enforcing it, half of your lawsuits go away.

As does money for lawyers and court proceedings. And not every player has Brady's resources.

Not to mention a process and hearing that is perceived to be fair among participants is going to generate fewer long term complaints. In fact, if it becomes more common to accept the decision, then more and more players will cease to litigate. Even now, most players don't end up in Federal Court.

Same goes for player safety. But Goodell is too dumb to learn a lesson others have tried to impart.

[mraynrand]

He's baaaack! http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...y-this-weekend

[Joemailman]

Looks like Zeke will finally start his suspension.

[Sparkey]

Or will he ?

[texaspackerbacker]

The Cowboys will be ok for six games with McFadden and Morris running behind that excellent O Line.

[woodbuck27]

Finally.

The Dallas Cowboys simply suck this up and get him back for likely a possible good Playoff Run.

[woodbuck27]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...m_campaign=nfl

Jerry Jones: Ezekiel Elliott 'A Victim of an Overcorrection' by NFL, Defends RB

BY: MIKE CHIARI ...OCTOBER 31, 2017

" ... Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones called Ezekiel Elliott a "victim of overcorrection" Tuesday after the running back's six-game suspension was reinstated Monday.


"The ruling has more to do with the scope of the commissioner's authority and not really bearing on whether Zeke is guilty of domestic violence or not. That's where this stuff gets so convoluted, let's say. I am very troubled by the swings that we've had, that in this very thing the judge in this case ratified for the commissioner, but his swing of judgement has been unbelievable from the Ray Rice thing from one to two games all the way up to a six-game suspension when you truly have got a debate."... " Jerry Jones


Comment woodbuck27:

Does Jerry Jones make a solid point there?

[QBME]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...m_campaign=nfl

Jerry Jones: Ezekiel Elliott 'A Victim of an Overcorrection' by NFL, Defends RB

BY: MIKE CHIARI ...OCTOBER 31, 2017

" ... Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones called Ezekiel Elliott a "victim of overcorrection" Tuesday after the running back's six-game suspension was reinstated Monday.


"The ruling has more to do with the scope of the commissioner's authority and not really bearing on whether Zeke is guilty of domestic violence or not. That's where this stuff gets so convoluted, let's say. I am very troubled by the swings that we've had, that in this very thing the judge in this case ratified for the commissioner, but his swing of judgement has been unbelievable from the Ray Rice thing from one to two games all the way up to a six-game suspension when you truly have got a debate."... " Jerry Jones


Comment woodbuck27:

Does Jerry Jones make a solid point there?

No. Jerry Jones does not make any kind of point except the one on top of his head.

Remember, Jones was first in line defending the Patriots "Deflate Gate" penalty. He was quite vociferous promoting the Commissioners power to defend the shield. Now the shoe is on the other foot, and he is whimpering like a puppy in the cold rain.

Jones is a douche bag.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/2...zekiel-elliott

Comment woodbuck27:

The DRAMA continues.

NFLPA files motion on behalf of Ezekiel Elliott seeking emergency injunction

3:57 PM ET From: ESPN.com ... Wed. 1 Nov. 2017

[pbmax]

Back again: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...is-back-again/

[mraynrand]

[woodbuck27]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...=.7ba8cc2eddc7

Cowboys get a legal Hail Mary, and Ezekiel Elliott will play Sunday (Home to the Kansas City Chiefs).

By Mark Maske November 3 at 11:17 AM

Comment woodbuck27:

Will a short term celebration for the Dallas Cowboys result in a long term this Season 'Good Ending'?

[woodbuck27]

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/e...or-injunction/

Ezekiel Elliott suspended again after court denies request for injunction

The Cowboys running back is suspended once again in a never-ending saga

Will Brinson ...mugshot by Will Brinson @WillBrinson

17m ago • 1 min read

Comment woodbuck27:

It took only about an hour in this Court and the decision went down:

It looks like 'for all intents and purposes' the end of the line and any real chance of another successful appeal for the Ezekiel Elliott Legal Team. That is without something unfoirseen.

Ezekiel Elliott will be suspended now officially for the next six weeks and he won't be playing until Christmas at the earliest.

He will be eligible to play the Seahawks in Week 16.