NFL, NFLPA moving toward deal to strip Roger Goodell of discipline authority

[stillers4me]

The NFL Players Association has long fought with the NFL over how commissioner Roger Goodell oversees league discipline.


That may no longer be an issue.


The NFL and NFLPA are working toward a deal that would strip Goodell of his authority over off-the-field player discipline.


"We’ve been talking about changes to the personal conduct policy since October and have traded proposals," NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith said Monday, via the Wall Street Journal (http://www.wsj.com/articles/nfl-union-closer-to-deal-stripping-roger-goodell-of-discipline-power-1458001524), while traveling to the union's annual meeting in Hawaii. "We looked at the league’s proposal for neutral arbitration. There is a common ground for us to get something done."


NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy acknowledged the negotiations, saying it "is an important area that deserves to be addressed thoughtfully and with full consideration for everyone’s interests — players, clubs and fans." The matter will likely be discussed at next week's NFL owners meetings in Boca Raton, Fla............

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[Devilsdancefloor]

Kraft & Jones will not let this happen

[tube517]

Good.

But, like DDF said above, Bobby Kraftgate** and Skeletor will be upset and have to go play with their 19 year old girlfriends.

[steelerdude15]

If he is stripped of his discipline power, maybe we'll finally start seeing a consistent discipline process with the players.

[Count Steeler]

It would be nice if it started on the field. You know, regardless of who is reffing, the calls would be consistent. And regardless of who is playing.

[steelerdude15]

It would be nice if it started on the field. You know, regardless of who is reffing, the calls would be consistent. And regardless of who is playing.

That would be great, but it's wishful thinking if anything.