Patriot Compliance

[Mr. Scot]

More from PFT: More evidence of injury shenanigans?

Our pal Greg Bedard of the Journal Sentinel explains the situation with the same degree of matter-of-face numbness regarding these shenanigans that most folks who cover the league now possess: “If an opponent knew Bigby’s ankle was the ailment that gave him problems all season — more than the hamstring and shoulder injuries that were also put on the injury report — they might alter their game plans to take advantage.”

Bedard is right. But the Packers are still wrong.

At a time when the NFL is concerned that legalized sports betting in Delaware could undermine the integrity of the game, the league needs to become even more vigilant regarding the existence of inside information not reflected in the injury report. This behavior is a beacon to every gambler who might be inclined to slip an envelope with a collection of rectangular historical portraits in green to anyone who might have access to the truth — players, assistant coaches (who currently are pissed about the pension-plan opt-out issue), equipment staff, and agents.

Then, once that relationship is established, it can grow into something more than merely providing inside information.

Eventually, the NFL could have a Tim Donaghy-style situation on its hands.

In continuously pointing to this possibility, we’re not trying to create trouble. We’re hoping to prevent it.

Unfortunately, we don’t think anyone is paying attention.

[Fireball77]

Can't agree there.

A perception of being "soft" could have an effect on a player's future (free agency and such). It can't be expected that other coaches and GMs will just know that injury reports were fudged.

Ehhh..I just don't think it's a big deal what fans and media know of players' injuries as far as what is reality. Any coaching staff who was interested in a player would obviously be doing a physical and possibly be asking questions off the record to verify that type of thing. I would be pretty certain most all teams fudge those to a cetain extent. In any case, certainly they wouldn't be relying on simply public info available to media and fans (which is what the reports are) to vet a FA's injury history either real or imaginary for them.

[Kurb]

cheaters cheaters cheaters cheaters cheaters

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