Comments on: Goodell’s defamation case extension doesn’t mean anything

By: CKL

CKL — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 18:55:39 +0000

The first thing Vilma’s lawyer should do is advise his client to stop tweeting about this topic, but I see that his attorney has opened his mouth publicly also. Not a good idea IMO. Sometimes less is more.

By: Deb

Deb — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 21:59:00 +0000

The league spends much of its corporate life in a courtroom while the general public remains blissfully unaware and unconcerned about behind-the-scenes legalities. Goodell has just signed a long-term contract. For the most part, the owners are happy with his performance, and his job is secure. I doubt he’s particularly worried about his credibility. He knows this too shall pass.

What he doesn’t want is for a court to rule he’s “defamed” Vilma. That could leave him vulnerable to suits from other previously suspended players and make it difficult–if not impossible–for him to discipline players in the future. He’ll do what’s necessary to make this go away quickly and quietly so he can get back to business as usual. But no matter how the lawsuit turns out, I’m not sure any of this will work out well for Vilma in the end. If Goodell or the league wants to make an example of him, they’ll do it one way or another.

By: pizzon

pizzon — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 21:22:05 +0000

for all the wannabe lawyers who post here, try using some basic commonsense instead of trying to sound smart. if I were Goodell and I had all of this solid ironclad evidence why would I postpone or stall the start of this lawsuit, especially if I knew i had a mountain of evidence against this guy. I would be running to the courtroom to show what evidence I did have so I could 1. quell any suspicions from the fans
2.shutup the NFLPA
3. move on to the next business at hand.
none of this makes any sense and the longer it drags on the worse Goodell looks in the eyes of public opinion as well as the fans. If Im trying to make all these changes as commissioner the last thing I want is negative publicity.

By: eagleswin

eagleswin — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 20:10:06 +0000

Goodell’s credibilty has absolutely not been damaged (at this time). If he would lose the case, absolutely. Asking for an extension, no.

When Goodell files the “Motion to dismiss”, is that going to damage his credibility? As was mentioned in the article, the extension is routine and indicitive of nothing.

I truely believe that Vilma will be the loser in this case.

By: ghlatty

ghlatty — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 19:35:32 +0000

Florio is 100% right. Extensions of time to answer a suit are granted almost all of the time and almost always with the consent of the other party’s attorney. While the Judge did grant the extension, I would be shocked to learn that Vilma’s attorney opposed it. That is not the hill any attorney wants to die on.

By: thegreatgabbert

thegreatgabbert — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 19:03:06 +0000

Raj is burning holes in your twisted little soul Vilma. Yeah, you.

By: qdog112

qdog112 — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 18:45:16 +0000

Yeah, routinely, the defendant asks for a dismissal, but with all that money at stake, (Vilma’s 1 year pay) it ain’t gonna happen. Goodell’s credibility has been damaged and the delay looks more and more like a stalling tactic, instead of a routine legal strategy. Vilma’s challenge could spell the end of the Goodell regime, as we know it.

By: 49ersgiants4life

49ersgiants4life — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 18:33:32 +0000

If this case gets dropped and no evidence comes out there is some shady stuff going on in the commissioners office

By: sbad1985

sbad1985 — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 18:02:38 +0000

Most NFL fans are tired of hearing about the scandal. I know I am. The Saints franchise seems to be one in total disarray. Sign Brees and try to salvage the season as best you can. Whining about the past won’t help. Look to the future & how to rebuild a winner there.

By: b3nz0z

b3nz0z — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 17:54:16 +0000

i’m starting to believe vilma.

By: kattykathy

kattykathy — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 17:25:28 +0000

Goodell needs more time to create more “evidence”
He needs more time to leak inaccurate and false ledger entries
He needs more time to leak more misleading and spun “admissions”
He needs more time to hope the ever growing base of fans and media that are suspicious of his claims die down.
He needs more time to beg Vilma to drop his suit
He needs more time to find a way to apologize to the Saints