MikesVikes Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Can a team release a player due to strikes against him in the substance abuse program? I'm sure they can release him for other reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Maybe he will wake up and smell the coffee like Cris Carter did when Buddy cut him. Or maybe not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Can a team release a player due to strikes against him in the substance abuse program? I'm sure they can release him for other reasons. 831029[/snapback] I believe NFL contracts are much the same as the one you likely have at work - you can be let go at any time. Effectively, employment in the NFL is "at will", or that's what I understand, anyway. On a side note, it's always struck me as amazing that the NFLPA hasn't gone and done the same as the NBAPA and MLBPA - guaranteed contracts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneymakers Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Can a team release a player due to strikes against him in the substance abuse program? I'm sure they can release him for other reasons. 831029[/snapback] Quincy Carter -Jones cut him quick Carolina gets rid of their wife beatin drug dealin drunks pretty darn quick also if i recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 In the NFL, the time span of a contract, isn't worth the paper it's printed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 On a side note, it's always struck me as amazing that the NFLPA hasn't gone and done the same as the NBAPA and MLBPA - guaranteed contracts. 831096[/snapback] The strike of 1987 and the replacement players. The NFLPA has been taking it in the ass ever since. The length of an NFL career is so short, that there is almost no leverage from the players side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 I believe NFL contracts are much the same as the one you likely have at work - you can be let go at any time. Effectively, employment in the NFL is "at will", or that's what I understand, anyway. On a side note, it's always struck me as amazing that the NFLPA hasn't gone and done the same as the NBAPA and MLBPA - guaranteed contracts. 831096[/snapback] I don't see why players in any sports should receive guaranteed contracts. Why should it be any different than the "real world"? They get paid a hell of a lot more than the rest of us and have better benefits packages. Not to mention the fact that NFL players get signing bonuses paid in full up front. And if their level of play is significantly higher than what they're getting paid, all they have to do is hold out and they'll get what they want (e.g., Priest, Gonzo, Portis, etc.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattsass Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 Koren has Raiders written all over him. I have my fingers crossed....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 I don't see why players in any sports should receive guaranteed contracts. Why should it be any different than the "real world"? They get paid a hell of a lot more than the rest of us and have better benefits packages. Not to mention the fact that NFL players get signing bonuses paid in full up front. And if their level of play is significantly higher than what they're getting paid, all they have to do is hold out and they'll get what they want (e.g., Priest, Gonzo, Portis, etc.). 831151[/snapback] I couldn't agree more. However, from the players POV, it's worth having. Wouldn't you want one, especially if you saw the firm over the road doing them? Also, a couple of NBA coaches have begun to grumble about guaranteed contracts producing lazy players. Why work when you can lie on your back and still get paid the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfden1 Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 Why work when you can lie on your back and still get paid the same? 831442[/snapback] I think that's an insensitive, racist remark. Sincerely, Grant Hill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 I think that's an insensitive, racist remark.Sincerely, Grant Hill 831454[/snapback] See, if Grant had been an NFL athlete, he'd be washing up in McDonalds by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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