OT: oh man.....broncos may not have to pay this contract

[BritCard]

So what’s the message? Don’t work out unless you are at the team facility? That’s dumb, anyone mocking this guy is a clown, he was trying to workout on his own time to be ready for the season

He was working out at the team facilities all off season. He stopped working out there because the NFLPA said "Hey guys. We don't like how we feel pressured to leave home and come work out at the team facilities so let's show the man and say we aren't turning up because of Covid. Even though we all know that's BS".

So then James started working out privately and now he isn't covered.

The NFLPA have been playing games and this is the price. If they have issues with voluntary workouts they should have covered it in the CBA they just signed a year ago.

 

[WisconsinCard]

While the broncos may not have to pay him, I would bet he has some sort of injury insurance. It may not be for the 10 mil, but I would lay odds his family won't go hungry.

 

[PDXChris]

“iF”

100% agree its all an if. They'll be able to prove one way or another if they really want to. They also do.

 

[Shane]

He screwed

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[Ronin]

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[Stout]

Yeah, the NFLPA is NOT covering themselves in glory, here. There's no arguing with the contract.

 

[cardpa]

It's all about the terms and wording of the contract and the union agreement. It's that simple. Both sides should understand the text and letter of the legal obligations. If you don't, then that's on you.

 

[BritCard]

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This is dumbassery from players.

He wasn't hurt in February trying to stay in shape. Teams look after those guys all the time.

He was hurt trying to give a big FU to clubs on behalf of the NFLPA because well paid vets don't like having to leave their 10 million dollar mansions in Florida to work out in Denver.

 

[don7031]

More and more this looks like posturing. If the Broncos stiff him as they appear to be entitled to do it will severely limit their ability to sign free agents.

 

[Shane]

More and more this looks like posturing. If the Broncos stiff him as they appear to be entitled to do it will severely limit their ability to sign free agents.

I highly doubt it

 

[Stout]

I highly doubt it

Right. Money talks.

"I refuse to sign for a team that...did you say 30 million signing bonus?" Pen scratches.

 

[Ronin]

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[Shane]

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fight it? Lol

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

fight it? Lol

Tough to fight unambiguous contractual language. Wonder what their angle will be with the language.

 

[speedy]

I know a guy that plays for the Broncos. That is not an organization to get injured in the offseason with.

 

[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

DeMaurice Smith says Ja’Wuan James situation could spark a grievance or a settlement, or perhaps both

DeMaurice Smith says Ja’Wuan James situation could spark a grievance or a settlement, or perhaps both (yahoo.com)

 

[RON_IN_OC]

DeMaurice Smith says Ja’Wuan James situation could spark a grievance or a settlement, or perhaps both (yahoo.com)

His only grievance should be with the NFLPA and his agents who advised him to not show up and to workout on his own.