Haynesworth May Appeal Suspension

They talked about this on the radio this morning. It will probably be Upshaw who does this. Right or wrong the players union will step up and appeal it.

 

Well I think the suspension should be accepted, but maybe cut the payloss to 70% or something. A $200k fine seems a little too much, imo.

 

I don't think Albert will have much input at all, I think the NFLPA is likely to appeal it as a matter of principle.

Think about it, Albert can probably afford to loose $200k, but what about the 3rd or 4th round pick who might get in a similar situation?

 

But he isnt getting fined 200k, he is just not getting paid for the games he is suspended for. So a player not making the same type of money Albert is, wouldnt be losing nearly as much either.

 

No but my point is Albert loses his salary, big deal, he's got a lot of money in bonuses that can't be taken away. A 3rd round pick won't have a lot of bonus money and therefore cutting his salary will hit him much harder.

 

But that is the point. A player making less money than Albert wouldnt lose as much as Albert. He isnt getting paid because he isnt playing. I have no problem with a player not getting a paycheck for the games they miss because of suspension. If you need the money that bad, then dont get suspended.

 

Here's a thought: don't stick your foot in other people's faces and keep your money.