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NFL Players Association releases statement on Hardy

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Michael McCann, Sports Illustrated Legal Analyst, UNH Law Director of Sports & Entertainment Law Institute Professor of Law...

-"NFLPA has avoided any real criticism for their members' conduct while teams and the NFL seem to be the target."

-"Blame doesn't just fall on Goodell & NFL. These players are NFLPA members. NFLPA also accountable."

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They are making it sound as though Greg had the power to make this decision. It was never his call. The Commissioner is the only person that can place him on that list. They gauged his interest and it's the best course of action for anyone. Let my employer call me and ask me if I'd like to get paid without having to come to work. I wouldn't be able to sign fast enough!

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Soon enough the focus will be in Goodell. In the end, Rice/AP/and Hardy will be martyrs after Goodell is fired or he resigns. Goodell can only sacrifice so many sheep before he runs out, and then his neck will be on the line. As James Harrison recently tweeted "It ain't funny, when the rabbit has the gun and sights on you is it" or somin to that effect

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Andrew Brandt NFL Business Analyst for ESPN and SI's MMQB...

-"As w/ Peterson , Hardy resolution was a multi-party 'negotiation.' NFL/Panthers/Rosenhaus/ NFLPA all looking to serve their interests."

-"As with AP, sense a lot of parties - NFL/Panthers/Rosenhaus - involved in "negotiation" of Hardy status. $772,000 per week in play."

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Honestly, it makes sense for the Players Association to sign off on this.

 

They're likely getting a lot of flack already for defending Ray Rice.  Taking this option for Peterson and Hardy means their image doesn't have to take the additional PR hit for defending another accused woman beater and a child abuser.

 

Someone gives them flack for not defending their members, they can just say "hey, they agreed to it".

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