Haynesworth: For the knowledgable fan

[Skinny Tee]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

What's worse, quoting yourself to start a thread or referring to yourself in the third person? Paintrain is confused.

It's been the way it always has. Danny is the closer. Bring him in to finalize the sales pitch, put the finishing touches on the dollars and show up smiling at the presser.

That almost certainly defies the NFL rulebook. I don't see how they could be that brazen by having their check signer openly meet with a player's representative in a public place.

That means they had contractual talks before free agency began. I hope all this Snyder dining doesn't result in a penalty from the league.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

That almost certainly defies the NFL rulebook. I don't see how they could be that brazen by having their check signer openly meet with a player's representative in a public place.

That means they had contractual talks before free agency began. I hope all this Snyder dining doesn't result in a penalty from the league.

It shouldn't result in any penalty. For one thing, it happens all the time around the league. Secondly, the rule is more about direct contact with the palyer or an employee of the team (a coach for example). And finally agents and owners/execs get around this like this: The agent does all the talking (that's completely allowed) and the team guy just listens but doesn't make any response until 12:01 am.

[rypper11]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

It shouldn't result in any penalty. For one thing, it happens all the time around the league. Secondly, the rule is more about direct contact with the palyer or an employee of the team (a coach for example). And finally agents and owners/execs get around this like this: The agent does all the talking (that's completely allowed) and the team guy just listens but doesn't make any response until 12:01 am.

Plus it's impossible to prove they weren't discussing other players that the agent represents who aren't currently under contract or are under contract with said team.

[backrow]

Just a bit of "extra" knowledge, AH will wear #92. I thought he might still negotiate with C. Wilson for #95. We will see!

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

That almost certainly defies the NFL rulebook. I don't see how they could be that brazen by having their check signer openly meet with a player's representative in a public place.

That means they had contractual talks before free agency began. I hope all this Snyder dining doesn't result in a penalty from the league.

Wait, tampering happens in the NFL? Next thing you're going to say is government officials are corrupt and guys cheat on their wives. Say it ain't so! ;-)

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

Wait, tampering happens in the NFL? Next thing you're going to say is government officials are corrupt and guys cheat on their wives. Say it ain't so! ;-)

Soo.....it's true....the sky is now falling?

[Skinny Tee]

Originally Posted by Hog1

Soo.....it's true....the sky is now falling?

...Well done you got me. I guess I'm too worried about nothing.


I am concerned though about the all out enthusiasm for the Haynesworth signing. It is far too similar to what happens every year we land the motherlode in the offseason and every gets in a craze and we end up hoisting the Offseason Lombardi in March and spectating a meaningless game in February.

I don't want rationality to get lost among the signing frenzy. My heartrate has been pumping today because of all the huge transactions and it feels like gambling.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

That almost certainly defies the NFL rulebook. I don't see how they could be that brazen by having their check signer openly meet with a player's representative in a public place.

That means they had contractual talks before free agency began. I hope all this Snyder dining doesn't result in a penalty from the league.

Seriously, are you REALLY a Redskins fan?

We just vaulted our top-4 defense to top-2 (with Steelers since Ravens/Titans will be weakened after this FA) and you have nothing but complaints.