Kapernick Saga Over?

[True Lakers Fan]

What I find most peculiar is that the NFL was willing to settle.

When you look at Bountygate and Deflategate, the NFL taking this route with Kap is definitely out of character for them.

Not sure it means anything but just an observation.

They had an article on that on MSN already. They said it was beneficial for both sides, because neither side wants everything to come out into the open and become public knowledge. With this agreement, everything is sealed and everyone saves face. Colin without a doubt got acknowledgement of what happened and some money in order to be silenced. He moves on with the money he gets and he agrees to keep silence about the dirty secrets of the NFL

 

[True Lakers Fan]

So make himself look even more guilty by taking a shower? He probably thought it would be better if he just went to the police and him being who he was they wouldn't take it any further

If he had went to trial - He would have been convicted. The girl chose money over taking a chance in court - in my opinion, but at that point, it was late in the night - I think any normal person would refuse to fly straight back at midnight - especially if you have evidence on your body that can be used against you. Kobe was kind of naïve and stupid about that. I would rather look guilty then end up like Bill Cosby - just saying

 

[redseat]

If he had went to trial - He would have been convicted. The girl chose money over taking a chance in court - in my opinion, but at that point, it was late in the night - I think any normal person would refuse to fly straight back at midnight - especially if you have evidence on your body that can be used against you. Kobe was kind of naïve and stupid about that. I would rather look guilty then end up like Bill Cosby - just saying

He shut her up as well as his wife with money... He knew he was guilty as F&ck and shut them up.

Go to the police station but demand before being asked any questions to have a lawyer present... Also - You knew this was never going to trial with the amount of money he had

 

[True Lakers Fan]

He shut her up as well as his wife with money... He knew he was guilty as F&ck and shut them up.

Go to the police station but demand before being asked any questions to have a lawyer present... Also - You knew this was never going to trial with the amount of money he had

No argument from me - Here is the thing though - I have been harassed a few times - I had nothing to hide, so I let them search my car and was very calm - it shut their mouths and they left smiling because they found nothing and never bothered me again. Some one calls me up and 11 in the night and I get the sense I have been accused of a crime - yes I am going to lawyer up and destroy any evidence that I have regardless of if I was innocent or guilty. It's nothing person, but I don't really have a deep amount of trust in the police either in small towns. They have their own way of exercising justice and for the most part they don't like strangers. Vail, Colorado in comparison is a small town

 

[redseat]

No argument from me - Here is the thing though - I have been harassed a few times - I had nothing to hide, so I let them search my car and was very calm - it shut their mouths and they left smiling because they found nothing and never bothered me again. Some one calls me up and 11 in the night and I get the sense I have been accused of a crime - yes I am going to lawyer up and destroy any evidence that I have regardless of if I was innocent or guilty. It's nothing person, but I don't really have a deep amount of trust in the police either in small towns. They have their own way of exercising justice and for the most part they don't like strangers. Vail, Colorado in comparison is a small town

Meh.. Just give em weed... You'd be golden!

 

[bksballer89]

What I find most peculiar is that the NFL was willing to settle.

When you look at Bountygate and Deflategate, the NFL taking this route with Kap is definitely out of character for them.

Not sure it means anything but just an observation.

Kap had something on them. They knew they would lose

 

[True Lakers Fan]

Meh.. Just give em weed... You'd be golden!

Well at that time, the NBA used to randomly test all of the players two times a year - so smoking weed and getting tested a month later wouldn't have been good for Kobe -

 

[SteelersPride]

They had an article on that on MSN already. They said it was beneficial for both sides, because neither side wants everything to come out into the open and become public knowledge. With this agreement, everything is sealed and everyone saves face. Colin without a doubt got acknowledgement of what happened and some money in order to be silenced. He moves on with the money he gets and he agrees to keep silence about the dirty secrets of the NFL

without a doubt? theres doubt, its sealed

 

[True Lakers Fan]

without a doubt? theres doubt, its sealed

When both sides agree to have everything sealed - both sides are hiding something

 

[RobToxin]

Kap had something on them. They knew they would lose

That's what I am thinking. Same for what TLF said.

The NFL would not have caved in if there wasn't some pretty damning evidence that supported Kap's position.

It's not how they have done business during the Goodell Era.

 

[SteelersPride]

When both sides agree to have everything sealed - both sides are hiding something

that PROBABLY is true. But know one knows what that is

 

[True Lakers Fan]

that PROBABLY is true. But know one knows what that is

Of course not - they both would be embarrassed if we knew the truth. It's the only explanation possible. Not that I blame them - We all have secrets - I would even venture to say most or all men keep secrets from even their wives and children

 

[SteelersPride]

Of course not - they both would be embarrassed if we knew the truth. It's the only explanation possible. Not that I blame them - We all have secrets - I would even venture to say most or all men keep secrets from even their wives and children

ive seen many other reasons stated

 

[DefCONNOne]

Kap had something on them. They knew they would lose

More like the NFL had something on Kap. He knew he was going to lose.

 

[DefCONNOne]

That's what I am thinking. Same for what TLF said.

The NFL would not have caved in if there wasn't some pretty damning evidence that supported Kap's position.

It's not how they have done business during the Goodell Era.

Or...or, Kap wouldn't have caved in if there wasn't some pretty damning evidence supporting the NFL's position.

 

[bksballer89]

More like the NFL had something on Kap. He knew he was going to lose.

NFL WOULD NEVER settle if they thought they would win.

 

[HaroldSeattle]

NFL WOULD NEVER settle if they thought they would win.

But the player would? You know the only winners with these lawsuits are the lawyers, these cases drag on for years with the lawyers charging what, $500 or $1000 per hour ?

 

[bksballer89]

But the player would? You know the only winners with these lawsuits are the lawyers, these cases drag on for years with the lawyers charging what, $500 or $1000 per hour ?

I think if kap thought there is a possibility of both outcomes then he would settle

 

[Hank Kingsley]

I think if kap thought there is a possibility of both outcomes then he would settle

Maybe not win but still have damaging info the NFL would rather not have get out.

NFL plays to win.

 

[HaroldSeattle]

I think if kap thought there is a possibility of both outcomes then he would settle

If it went to court and the NFL wins, it would still cost them a fortune in lawyers fees, bad PR etc. So yeah if the players want to settle it makes sense for the NFL to do so even if they knew they would win in court, because even winning in court is costly.
As for the players, most likely realized that could or would run out of money before the case ever got settled in court. Getting back lawyer fees may have sounded good to them.