Comments on: League tells Griffin he can’t cover Nike logo

By: smackmastergeneral

smackmastergeneral — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 21:27:01 +0000

Sheesh, I think it’s a reach to say this is signs of a trouble maker. He was trying to be loyal to a sponsor. Every single one of us would do the same thing.

By: nofunleague

nofunleague — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:52:17 +0000

Just drape a towel over that shoulder. See if they complain about that

By: realfann

realfann — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:25:16 +0000

“That said, it would have made more sense to find a thick piece of white tape and cover the logo that way”

Why would that have made any difference?

signed, Nike corp

By: gmsalpha

gmsalpha — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:14:57 +0000

Nothing wrong with being loyal to your sponsor. Jordan did it. Mike Sheshefski did it.

Some athletes (or coaches) have a deeper tie to a particular company, such as LeBron rejecting Reebok and going with Nike, even though Reebok offered more money. #Respect.

With that said, RGIII is on TV promoting adidas often enough that nobody is going to think he’s not loyal.

You see LeBron, Kobe, and Durant wearing adidas warmups and not complaining.

You don’t hear Tom Brady (UA) or the Manning brothers (Reebok) complaining or boycotting their Nike duds.

Just some folks have a deeper sense of loyalty and it’s not necessarily just about the money and the highest bidder.

Whoever you support, have some conviction! I love it, no matter if you wear three stripes or the swoosh.

By: p01ntman

p01ntman — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:57:33 +0000

Suggestion for you Mr. RGIII sir…… I think an ice(less) pack with a wrap would Help the shoulder.

By: voiceofreasonsays

voiceofreasonsays — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:53:37 +0000

I’m so proud this guy is a Redskin. He’s only 22 and accomplishing so much but of course I knew it was coming because my football knowledge is pretty much always correct. I bet Jim Irsay is having a tantrum every he turns on his TV or reads PFT and watches Robert getting more and more good attention…and to think he didn’t even think RGIII was worthy of a tryout…what a buffoon!

By: gostlcards5

gostlcards5 — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:22:52 +0000

bjtmeyer says: Sep 12, 2012 11:56 AM

If I was getting paid the kind of jack Griffin is getting paid, I would do whatever the NFL told me to do.
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You do realize, it is quite possible that RGIII is getting much more “jack” from Adidas than from his NFL salary. (I don’t know the numbers….just sayin’)

By: defscottyb

defscottyb — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:15:59 +0000

Those “collars” that Nike put on the jerseys looks corny… hey Nike, leave them alone. How come some teams don’t have the painted “collars” on theirs?

By: houstonoilers

houstonoilers — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:53:10 +0000

Another guy trying to bring attention to himself. It’s the attention he’s looking for not the loyalty to his sponser, or did Adidas direct him to do it?

By: jevanderheyden

jevanderheyden — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:22:51 +0000

Tough NFL! You can’t cover adds but you sure as hell can cover your name on the back of your jersey with your locks. Nothing against long hair, but it be able to hide a required part of an NFL uniform?

By: latrobe21

latrobe21 — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:05:40 +0000

I’m glad that I’ve never in my life purchased a piece of equipment, clothing or shoes because an athlete endorsed it.

By: dallascowboysdishingthereal

dallascowboysdishingthereal — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:52:50 +0000

Good grief. Going to become like NASCAR drivers covered up with sponsors.

By: CKL

CKL — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:15:57 +0000

jbl429 says:
Sep 12, 2012 10:18 AM
Didn’t the NFL fine Chad Johnson for putting a fake Ochocinco plate on his jersey pregame in Cincinnati a few years back?
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Maybe. I know he got fined for some fancy shoes he wore in warmups though.

I get that this is part of the contract and the NFL has to enforce it. I just think it’s a bit much to have negotiated contractual enforcement extend to warmups for anything and postgame attire on camera for anything that doesn’t display competitors’ logos

By: mmack66

mmack66 — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:08:31 +0000

Pretty smart of Adidas to sponsor a guy that has a job that requires that he wears only the gear supplied by your competitor.

By: bjtmeyer

bjtmeyer — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:56:47 +0000

If I was getting paid the kind of jack Griffin is getting paid, I would do whatever the NFL told me to do.

By: gs7101

gs7101 — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:55:04 +0000

This is much ado about nothing — the NFL…. what a bunch of snobs! This isn’t the first time a player has covered up a logo from a company that he has a conflict of interest against; the average fan would not even notice the logo, anyway. You would never see Michael Jordan wearing Adidas gear when he played; one of Jordan’s sons refused to wear his college basketball team’s sponsored shoe, because they were not Nike. RGIII is one of the most well-grounded individuals who has entered the NFL in a long time. For those who expect him to be a topic in police blotters just don’t know him!!

By: wretchu

wretchu — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:29:15 +0000

@tannethrill

What on earth are you talking about? Entitled? I’ll try to simplify it for you. The guy has an endorsement deal with adidas. By league rules, he has to wear Nike equipment, a direct competitor to the company that is paying him via that endorsement deal. However, wearing the Nike equipment can give the impression that he supports Nike over adidas. He wants to eliminate any possibility of people believing that his is a Nike guy and not an adidas one, therefor he wanted to cover up the Nike swooshes on his attire.

By: electionconfidential

electionconfidential — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:05:23 +0000

So some people think this makes him a trouble-maker? Griffin is one of the most well-balanced kids to come into the league in a while. So what if he wants to make some money. The way the NFLPA sold out all future rookies was terrible. If I were him I’d cover it up too. At least he’s thinking. And playing good football too btw…

By: insanelomein2

insanelomein2 — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:50:52 +0000

The Subway Corporation is outraged that RGIII wasn’t eating a $5 footlong prior to kick off.

They sponsor him too correct?

By: bigblue00

bigblue00 — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:50:31 +0000

Is anyone really surprised? After all this is the same league that would not allow Peyton Manning to wear black high tops after Unitas passed away.

By: footballchic777

footballchic777 — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:49:38 +0000

It is one thing to not want the uniform logo covered up, but beyond that…..get a life! I am so tired of the steel grip the NFL is applying to what can or can’t be on your headband, wristbands, etc? What’s next……NIKE BANDAIDS? A few years ago, Jon Kitna was fined for wearing a hat with a cross on it…….a fine which he paid and appealed because the rule was you could not wear a hat with an competitors logo. Good for him! Watch out Ace Bandages…..YOU COULD BE NEXT!

By: scalfor3

scalfor3 — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:42:50 +0000

Bizarro MJ. Jordan famously covered the reebok logo on the Olympic warmups with the American flag at the podium in 92. It was also the NBA’s fines that created the publicity that helped his shoe line take off

By: thraiderskin

thraiderskin — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:36:32 +0000

So the NFL allowed him to have his CORRECT name on his jersey, so that is one of the reasons he tried to cover up the swoosh? That statement wasn’t semi-inflammatory or antyhing.

By: east96st

east96st — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:35:48 +0000

“But it is getting beyond ridiculous that the NFL is finding ways to fine or punish players over things like this.”

Do you not understand that the NFL has a contract with Nike that makes them legally obligated to enforce this? Nike paid a boatload of money to have their logo pasted all over every piece of clothing. A potential ROY candidate is causing the NFL to be in breach of contract by covering up said logo. If the NFL did NOT act, how long do think it would take Nike’s lawyers to be on the phone to NFL HQ? I understand the guy is supporting HIS sponsor, but the League has a contractual obligations. How do you think RGIII’s agent would react if Adidas didn’t send his check? Would his agent be “beyond ridiculous” for expecting Adidas to honor it’s contract to RGIII and demanding payment for services rendered? You may not like it, but the NFL is a business that has obligations to fulfill with it’s sponsors and partners.

By: noturavragepunk

noturavragepunk — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:35:19 +0000

Wow not only does the h look terrible, but you can still see the Nike logo. Even if he has endorsements from adidas, why cover the logo. Adidas is smart enough to know he wouldn’t get away with this move.

Where is voiceofreason telling,everyone about how this was the best thing a quarterback has ever done

By: harryglyphics

harryglyphics — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:24:36 +0000

tannethrill: We’re on the same page on this one. Jus’ wait–this one’s gonna be trouble. He’s not Randall Cunningham or McNabb. He’s going to land somewhere in between Vick’s dogfighting and JeMarcus Russell’s I’m so good I don’t need to have to work at it.

Jus’ wait…

By: magicbucs

magicbucs — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:22:45 +0000

it’s all about $… If I were him I’d tell the nfl that I don’t agree with the 6 yr old kids working in the Nike factory. Those uniforms were made by kids.

By: blacknole08

blacknole08 — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:21:37 +0000

First he gets chastised for wearing headphones during warm-ups. Now he gets scolded for putting the word”heart” over a logo?

It’s just warm-ups and not the actual game! Let the kid be himself.

By: skins4life2009

skins4life2009 — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:19:53 +0000

Well he played with a lot of heart Sunday. Keep doing it Griffin, Adidas will pick up the fines for you haha.

By: jbl429

jbl429 — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:18:26 +0000

Didn’t the NFL fine Chad Johnson for putting a fake Ochocinco plate on his jersey pregame in Cincinnati a few years back?