Benson files suit

[vancelot23]

Cedric Benson files unfair labor practice charge against NFLPA | ProFootballTalk

"Apart from the obvious notion that the NFLPA wasn’t a union during the period of the lockout and thus had no ability to do anything on Benson’s behalf, Benson argues that he wasn’t an employee of any team during the lockout.

We’re also told that Benson didn’t even know about the August 4 letter agreement, and that the NFLPA failed to respond to efforts on his behalf to obtain information regarding the resolution of the application of the personal conduct policy to incidents occurring during the lockout."

 

[Tubbs1518]

I could actually see him winning this.

 

[flamingrey]

Smart move by Benson.

He files suit prior to his appeal. It puts pressure on the league to rescind the suspension so this doesn't turn into a fiasco. It'll end up looking bad for everyone.

No way this goes anywhere near court, or makes it passed Tuesday. Unfortunately, Benson will be around the entire season. Scott with 2 carries despite Benson's 17 carries for a whopping 64 yards.

 

[kramer1]

SF has a great run D. Scott is fucking terrible. Just stop.

 

[flamingrey]

And now you're defending Benson?

Scott still ran for 10 yards on 2 carries. He earned more carries. If not for that, because Benson blows.

 

[kramer1]

Just pointing out facts. SF has now gone 25 straight games without allowing a 100 yard rusher. FACT.

Benson is nothing special. He's light years better than Scott ever imagined to be, though. There's no comparison at all. None.

 

[flamingrey]

Scott still ran for 10 yards on 2 carries. He earned more carries. If not for that, because Benson blows.

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[kramer1]

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Wrong again, ReyRey. Benson had a good day considering the circumstances. Scott shouldn;t be in the league. He's awful.

 

[bengaldoug]

Benson is a major douchebag......

 

[kramer1]

Benson is a major douchebag......

Your fantasy team is stellar by the way....

My gf is attempting to hex your team right now. I think it's working.

 

[bengaldoug]

Your fantasy team is stellar by the way....

My gf is attempting to hex your team right now. I think it's working.

Yes, I truly suck.......

 

[flamingrey]

Wrong again, ReyRey. Benson had a good day considering the circumstances. Scott shouldn;t be in the league. He's awful.

LOL @ "considering the circumstances".

5 ypc. Nuff said.

 

[kramer1]

LOL @ "considering the circumstances".

5 ypc. Nuff said.

Nice sample size. And lol at your LOL. The Niners have gone 25 straight games without allowing a 100 yard rusher. Ya aint got a clue...as usual.

 

[flamingrey]

Nice sample size. And lol at your LOL. The Niners have gone 25 straight games without allowing a 100 yard rusher. Ya aint got a clue...as usual.

EXACTLY!!!

He deserved more until proven he couldn't consistently run on them.

I think you're finally starting to get it.

 

[kramer1]

EXACTLY!!!

He deserved more until proven he couldn't consistently run on them.

I think you're finally starting to get it.

The Niners haven't allowed a 100 yard rusher in 25 straight games. Bernard Scott wasn't gonna be the guy to break that streak. Buy a fucking clue...or keep making yourself look like a fucking retard.

 

[flamingrey]

Never said he would've ran for 100 yards. He couldn't have been worse than Benson though. THAT is he point.

 

[bengaldoug]

I just want Benson gone, and it has nothing to do with the relative quality of Scott.....Ced should take Simpson with him, too.....

 

[vancelot23]

When I said yesterday that Benson might file suit, Flaming called him an idiot. Now it's a smart move?

 

[Tubbs1518]

Flaming is a troll. How no one but Kramer sees that I'm not sure.

 

[flamingrey]

When I said yesterday that Benson might file suit, Flaming called him an idiot. Now it's a smart move?

I never called him an idiot for possibly filing a lawsuit.

http://www.sportshoopla.com/forums/cincinnati-bengals/46288-interesting-twitter-exchange.html

You really did not have to search very hard for that thread had you wanted to get your facts straight, but of course that wasn't your m.o. I do find it cute though you running to the defense of your brother.

http://www.sportshoopla.com/forums/cincinnati-bengals/46218-jerome-simpsons-future-2.html

Almost identical call out of your brother.

Or maybe you're still upset about the RB debate in the thread in which you clearly became UNHINGED.

All that said, back to the topic. Initially, I had not thought of nor would I have expected him to file suit PRIOR to his case being heard on appeal. Had I, I wouldn't have been so adamant that a case would never be filed*. Yes, I believe this is a smart move. He's playing a game of chicken. Hoping the NFL wants no part of the negative PR this brings. HOWEVER, I still stand by him having no leg to stand on if his appeal is denied and this actually goes to court. In which case, he only has to lose from Goodell and his rep as far as the NFL is concerned. In which case, in a way, I guess you could call it "idiotic".

*if his appeal is denied, I still wouldn't be surprised if the lawsuit is dropped before it hits court. Only furthering my opinion that the lawsuit is a "negotiating" ploy.