..apparently the Shield didn't learn from its previous mistakes.

They were on the wrong side of history regarding free agency. They were on the wrong side of history regarding CTE. Now they're on the wrong side of history when it comes to public relations/sexual assault allegations involving the work place (or extensions of such).

It was one thing to throw Gruden's dumbass under the bus to save face, only to clam up and shut down the minute people starting digging further. In that instance, they control majority of the variables. In this case, they've egregiously reneged on an agreement to allow an independent party to decide the course of action. Their decision to appeal a ruling given by a reputable judge (again, appointed by Goodell) shows their true intentions were misguided and biased the entire time.

*Please note: This is not in defense of Watson or his actions in ANY WAY/SHAPE/FORM. I don't condone sexual assault of any nature and fully believe that anyone engaging in such actions should be held accountable through due process.

This is all the leverage the NFLPA needed to finally sue The Shield for unfair policy/procedures that clearly carry different consequences for players vs owners (esp since each party is considered a PARTNER, not an employee).

What say you?




*skatin' the rings of saturn*


..and miles to go before i sleep...