CJ Mosely suspended from team

[LKP]

It's a CBA issue with the drug policy. That is why he's back.

 

[inkfreq]

There is no CBA issue.

The CBA is specific in that a player must FAIL a drug test or be arrested in possession of illegal drugs in order for the NFL to take action. This isn't college football where self-reporting is a big thing... this is labor unions, and teams aren't required to tell Uncle Roger anything.

That having been said, the NFL has a wonderful recent history of ignoring anything it doesn't find convenient, so it's possible Roger goes all Bad Santa on Mosely.

And no, the timeline wasn't altered. The Lions announced a "two week" suspension, not a "two game" suspension, and there is a clear difference. A team is only allowed to suspened two paychecks from a player for conduct detrimental, so they are not allowed to suspend for two games during a bye week, that would be three checks

 

[LKP]

Mosley filed a grievance about the suspension. That might have something to do with the reduced sentence. it is CBA related.

 

[mhughes0021]

Mosley filed a grievance about the suspension. That might have something to do with the reduced sentence. it is CBA related.

Claiming what? Faulty smoke alarms? Same ol lions. Good job caldwell.

 

[Mitchrapp]

But Ink..Caldwell was quoted 2 weeks means 2 games. Nonetheless it was only 9 days.

 

[Mitchrapp]

In any event they knew a bye was coming up so Caldwell knew it was just a game.

 

[tigermud]

So did he take that with him on the flight or obtain it in London?

And Hey I say just legalize the shit already!

 

[tomdalton22]

There is no CBA issue.

The CBA is specific in that a player must FAIL a drug test or be arrested in possession of illegal drugs in order for the NFL to take action. This isn't college football where self-reporting is a big thing... this is labor unions, and teams aren't required to tell Uncle Roger anything.

That having been said, the NFL has a wonderful recent history of ignoring anything it doesn't find convenient, so it's possible Roger goes all Bad Santa on Mosely.

And no, the timeline wasn't altered. The Lions announced a "two week" suspension, not a "two game" suspension, and there is a clear difference. A team is only allowed to suspened two paychecks from a player for conduct detrimental, so they are not allowed to suspend for two games during a bye week, that would be three checks

NFL players get game checks. My guess is they don't get paid on their bye week.

 

[LKP]

NFL players get game checks. My guess is they don't get paid on their bye week.

They do get paid on their bye week

 

[LKP]

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/detroit_lions_cj_mosley_apolog.html

 

[tomdalton22]

Translation...

Fairly's out so Mosely...you are forgiven!

 

[LKP]

Translation...

Fairly's out so Mosely...you are forgiven!

Translation we can't suspend you any more game checks, so why not practice and be ready Miami. Smart move. It's weed in his hotel, who cares.

 

[tomdalton22]

Translation we can't suspend you any more game checks, so why not practice and be ready Miami. Smart move. It's weed in his hotel, who cares.

The Lions cared...until Fairly got hurt. They cared until it was inconvenient.

 

[LKP]

The Lions cared...until Fairly got hurt. They cared until it was inconvenient.

It was impossible to suspend him any more games.

 

[Mitchrapp]

When asked "2 weeks is 2 games" -- Caldwell. Until an injury happens..

 

[LKP]

The bye counts as game check. Two weeks worth of games

 

[Mitchrapp]

The bye counts as game check. Two weeks worth of games

What don't you understand when he stated "2 weeks is two games?" He didn't say "2 weeks is 2 checks."

 

[inkfreq]

But Ink..Caldwell was quoted 2 weeks means 2 games. Nonetheless it was only 9 days.

Never saw that quote, however, Caldwell can say it's 2 years... doesn't matter

Rules specifically state that a team cannot suspend for longer than two weeks. Only the league can do that.

Caldwell can say he's doing anything he wants, he had no authority to make it two games. Same thing happened a few years back when the Eagles suspended T.O., but the arbitrator ruled they couldn't hit him for more than two paychecks.

 

[LKP]

What don't you understand when he stated "2 weeks is two games?" He didn't say "2 weeks is 2 checks."

He never said two games. Ever. And it's impossible with bye

 

[Mitchrapp]

Never saw that quote, however, Caldwell can say it's 2 years... doesn't matter

Rules specifically state that a team cannot suspend for longer than two weeks. Only the league can do that.

Caldwell can say he's doing anything he wants, he had no authority to make it two games. Same thing happened a few years back when the Eagles suspended T.O., but the arbitrator ruled they couldn't hit him for more than two paychecks.

I didn't realize that but when cornered he did say 2 weeks is 2 games..I didn't realize teams were limited..