06-06-2018, 11:35 AM
(06-06-2018, 11:18 AM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: To be fair, the NFL hurt its own business by completely screwing the pooch in their response to the protests. A simple edict from the league office stating protests of any kind are not permitted while in uniform or on league property. Problem solved. Instead they tried to straddle the fence and the only thing that accomplishes is squashing your nuts.
They can say it but any establishment of player punishment would have had to been collectively bargained. Basically, they can outlaw it but can't do anything about it. This is why in the new rule they are punishing the teams for any players who violate this rule.
