Collusion case against NFL has not been dropped

[mc52beast]

http://bleacherreport.com/post/carolina-panthers/802a6865-f8af-4340-bc22-a67916e00245

[CPcavedweller]

1 minute ago, mc52beast said:

http://bleacherreport.com/post/carolina-panthers/802a6865-f8af-4340-bc22-a67916e00245

If anything, this goes to show that hiring Reid was a business decision. The Panthers realized that starting Jones would possibly result in losses and less revenue than they could possibly lose by hiring Reid. Ultimately, no one is going to care if he protests or not so long as the Panthers win. The problem with Reid and Kaep protesting before was that the team wasn't performing as well. 

[Hotsauce]

Who cares?

not one Panther fan left should give a sh¡t about the NFL. We got rid of the NFL shield 3 weeks ago. F them

[LinvilleGorge]

Not sure how you're going to win a case claiming collusion to blackball you from the league when you're on an NFL roster.

[PantherOnTheProwl1523]

Hopefully Reid plays well and doesn't get released after a year and Panthers let him walk only drag Panthers into the alleged collusion issue.

[PantherOnTheProwl1523]

6 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Not sure how you're going to win a case claiming collusion to blackball you from the league when you're on an NFL roster.

There was more to Reid than the alleged collusion/blackballing which could be because of the concussions he had that could be the reason no teams would touch him but Panthers are taking a risk no other team even tried to do and sign him.

[Mr. Scot]

...yet. That could change.

5 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Not sure how you're going to win a case claiming collusion to blackball you from the league when you're on an NFL roster.

The only thing I could think of is that his lawyer might argue that Tepper was not an NFL owner at the time Reid filed the suit.

It's weak, but hey...

[Sevy87]

Couldn’t be happier. Mainly bcuz I think he’s a great talent who was misused in San Fran! I also say to all panther fans be cautious about the blow back the dirty NFL could have up there sleeves. Expect a a few bs penalties.

[KillerKat]

12 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Not sure how you're going to win a case claiming collusion to blackball you from the league when you're on an NFL roster.

Also, everyone seems to forget that Kaep was an asshole right from the beginning. Being an asshole, declining ability, along with extra baggage doesn't make anyone else want to sign a player like that.

[MechaZain]

11 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Not sure how you're going to win a case claiming collusion to blackball you from the league when you're on an NFL roster.

Doesn’t mean he wasn’t blackballed prior to now. I’m no lawyer but that would be my case for him. He’s getting a reduced deal late and after the anthem protests have died down.

[JARROD]

Personally if collusion case is settled or goes through,.. who cares. It’s not going to affect anyone here at all,...

Reid helping our team stop the Air Raid sirens will give us all personal enjoyment and hopefully less xanax,...

[Captain Obvious]

I thought the players union brought the collusion case against the NFL on his behalf. Then the battle is between them two and not so much Reid. I could be wrong though.

[Peppers90 NC]

1 hour ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Not sure how you're going to win a case claiming collusion to blackball you from the league when you're on an NFL roster.

Yea it seems like it would kinda just drop itself

[Ricky Spanish]

2 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Not sure how you're going to win a case claiming collusion to blackball you from the league when you're on an NFL roster.

I've seen you comment on this issue a few times, and from my understanding, I don't think you completely understand it. 

Reid's claims involve being blacklisted for a time, not entirely, and not necessarily ongoing. I could be mistaken but I believe he claims he was blacklisted for a set time period in the offseason that prevented him from finding employment. That timeframe could have since ended and still would keep his lawsuit valid.

Also, he doesn't have to prove that all 32 teams colluded against him, just that 2 teams did. Even if he were to get a contract offer from 30 different teams, and was able to prove that 2 teams conspired against him, then he would then be technically correct in the fact that there was collusion against him and he would then win the suit. 

The biggest issue is actually providing proof of the collusion though, which is why he most likely won't win the suit. Unless there is documented evidence from two owners or GM's or higher ups that emphatically state that he is to not be considered for the roster, then he probably won't win.