Comments on: Sources: NFLPA declined to testify about letter agreement during Benson hearing

By: pftwstbshmc

pftwstbshmc — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:29:41 +0000

Let’s see, the league didn’t want any part of the players that didn’t agree with what they wanted to do so they locked them out of thier jobs. But while they were locked out they want to be able to punish these players that did something they didn’t like. Tells me all I need to know…..

By: waxedagain

waxedagain — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:45:43 +0000

@hail2tharedskins: Sorry I got Cornwell’s name wrong – I was flashing back to a thread on this site awhile ago. If your explanation is plausible, than this site’s head honcho can get confirmation from his buddy Cornwell. Cornwell may not be able to force the NFLPA to give testimony, but he can request clarification during that hearing. The NFLPA can’t plead the 5th – they had to respond to Cornwell in front of Pash and Goodell: did the NFLPA stand behind the letter, or not.

By: lawyermalloy

lawyermalloy — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:08:46 +0000

The Union has obviously realized the conflict of interest they created by throwing several of their members under the bus for the greater good of an agreement. While practical, their agreement to do so violates the rights of the members effected.

By: hail2tharedskins

hail2tharedskins — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:55:27 +0000

waxedagain,

Cornwell cannot force the union to give testimony. And since Cornwell has charged the union with an unfair labor practice charge at the NLRB, the union likely doesn’t want to go on record and say anything that will come back to bite them in the butt on the NLRB charge.

The union is in a bad spot, because either Cornwell and Benson are going to hammer the union or the NFL will. Either the union stands behind the letter and violates its duty to represent Benson or the union violates the agreed upon terms of the letter and thus the CBA. Either way, the union losses. I think the union is hoping that the league eliminates or reduces the suspension and the NLRB claim is withdrawn without them having to go on record.

By: cappa662

cappa662 — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:49:42 +0000

I like de smith but I’m beginning to think cornwell does a better job at representing all players ie pryor, benson, and etc. Seems like smith always gives the nfl what it wants when it comes to fines and personal conduct.

By: palinforpresidentofnorthkorea

palinforpresidentofnorthkorea — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:40:29 +0000

It’s not complicated Mike.

By: vargafamily1

vargafamily1 — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:26:46 +0000

Cause they’re liars.

By: jpb12

jpb12 — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:59:00 +0000

So this guy wanted his union to hold up the season so he could avoid facing suspension for his dumass decisions. ??

Where’s the link to his arrest history again? Let’s all have a look at these upstanding community citizens.

By: waxedagain

waxedagain — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:52:46 +0000

You said earlier that David Cromwell was representing Benson at the hearing. You have a pipeline to David Cromwell as he is one of your regular guests on PFT Live. Why wouldn’t Cromwell require the NFLPA to give testimony regarding that letter? Why wouldn’t you contact Cromwell to clarify this point instead of just saying it isn’t clear why the NFLPA didn’t give testimony?