Did Someone Get Hurt?

The NFLPA seems to imply that Bountygate never occurred. They filed a pair of grievances against the league. They are looking for an independent arbitrator to hear the players appeal of their suspension. They feel that Commissioner Roger Goodell has been judge and jury during the process. They also want to see the evidence. This is in spite of two players who admitted to participating.

I can understand their desire for an arbitrator. This will buy everyone time while the process is dragged out. Divulging all of the evidence could compromise the desire to keep some sources of the allegations anonymous.

The NFLPA is creating a perception that it doesn't care that players may have been injured. There is the mentality that "it is all part of the game". I can understand that point, but there are people on tape. There is a great deal of evidence.

Ultimately, this could end up in the courts. It doesn't make the league look good. They need to move on from this. It's only going to get worse with the concussion controversy and the death of Junior Seau.