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BrudLee · 03-17-2004, 07:46 AM

Remember that the Clarett hearing is the reason for the changed date. Owens situation was extraordinary, because without the Clarett case, there is no issue. The calendar doesn't change to meet the new guidelines.

Also, because Owens's contract was signed before the current CBA went into effect, there was enough wiggle room that he had leverage to force this deal.

My final point? Because the clubs brokered this deal, the league didn't have a chance to lose this case, or suffer an appeal if they won.

03-17-2004, 07:46 AM	#14
BrudLee Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 3,494	Remember that the Clarett hearing is the reason for the changed date. Owens situation was extraordinary, because without the Clarett case, there is no issue. The calendar doesn't change to meet the new guidelines. Also, because Owens's contract was signed before the current CBA went into effect, there was enough wiggle room that he had leverage to force this deal. My final point? Because the clubs brokered this deal, the league didn't have a chance to lose this case, or suffer an appeal if they won. __________________ There's nowhere to go but up. Or down. I guess we could stay where we are, too.