Say it ain't so the the JETS are cheaters

Bruins Fan · 09-16-2009, 06:58 PM

Tannenbaum also fined $25,000
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The NFL assessed a total of $125,000 in fines to the New York Jets and former coach Eric Mangini on Wednesday for violating the league's rules on injury reporting with regard to former quarterback Brett Favre last season.

The Jets failed to place Favre, now with the Minnesota Vikings, on the injury report during the final month of last season, even though he had a torn biceps tendon.

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The league announced it had fined the Jets $75,000, and Mangini and Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum $25,000 apiece. Mangini now coaches the Cleveland Browns.

"We have been fully cooperative with the league throughout this investigation and respect their decision," the Jets said in a statement.

Mangini was not immediately available for comment on his fine.

Hiding injuries could affect an opponent's preparation, and the NFL has stepped up policing such practices. Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday that the case would be an opportunity for the league to stress that all teams must abide by the injury report rules.

Last week, Tannenbaum admitted the Jets should have listed Favre as "probable" on their injury reports. That came a day after Favre said he thought he was hurting the Jets because of the injury and had discussed it with the coaches and the front office. He said he would have been willing to sit out, even though that would have ended his streak of consecutive starts, which now stands at 270 games.

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Tannenbaum said the team didn't list Favre on the report because the injury wasn't severe enough to require daily treatment and there was never any doubt Favre would play. Tannenbaum also assumed full responsibility for the mistake.

Mangini said he has always abided by the league's guidelines for injury reports.

"That was true there [in New York]. It's true here," Mangini said. "It'll be true every week of the season and that's how we approach it."

Favre led the Jets to an 8-3 start and first place in the AFC East. But he threw nine interceptions down the stretch and the team lost four of its last five games, missing the playoffs.

He retired after the season, and was later released by the Jets. He came out of retirement -- for the second time -- last month and signed with Minnesota.

Favre told reporters last week he may not be able to play all 16 games with the Vikings, even after the biceps tendon was surgically repaired. He said he's playing with a torn rotator cuff and suggested he might have a cracked rib.

Favre completed 14 of 21 passes for 110 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' season-opening 34-20 win over Mangini's Browns on Sunday.

Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press

md4958 · 09-16-2009, 07:00 PM

GreekGodX · 09-16-2009, 07:02 PM

That's what you get for being a Jet's fan

At least you didn't go 0-16

NCRadioMan · 09-16-2009, 07:03 PM

Don't you just love to see these nickel and dime fines to people and organizations that make millions and millions a year.

Kreth · 09-16-2009, 07:17 PM

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Favre told reporters last week he may not be able to play all 16 games with the Vikings, even after the biceps tendon was surgically repaired. He said he's playing with a torn rotator cuff and suggested he might have a cracked rib.

I *knew* this would happen. Congrats, Bret Marino, you're now burning two teams in the twilight of your career. Burn in hell.

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NCRadioMan · 09-16-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

I *knew* this would happen. Congrats, Bret Marino, you're now burning two teams in the twilight of your career. Burn in hell.

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I'm sure the teams also knew what they were getting from the start. Don't blame him, blame the teams.

MedicCook · 09-16-2009, 08:25 PM

That's funny.

bobarian · 09-16-2009, 08:37 PM

The NFL injury report has nothing to do with the opposition's game prep. It is a tool developed for gamblers and directly affects the "Line"

Starscream · 09-19-2009, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

I *knew* this would happen. Congrats, Bret Marino, you're now burning two teams in the twilight of your career. Burn in hell.

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

I'm sure the teams also knew what they were getting from the start. Don't blame him, blame the teams.

You reap what you sow.

09-16-2009, 06:58 PM	#1
Bruins Fan Hooper drives the boat. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: John Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,359 Trading: (0)	Say it ain't so the the JETS are cheaters Tannenbaum also fined $25,000 Comment Email Print Share Associated Press FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- The NFL assessed a total of $125,000 in fines to the New York Jets and former coach Eric Mangini on Wednesday for violating the league's rules on injury reporting with regard to former quarterback Brett Favre last season. The Jets failed to place Favre, now with the Minnesota Vikings, on the injury report during the final month of last season, even though he had a torn biceps tendon. Mangini Mangini The league announced it had fined the Jets $75,000, and Mangini and Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum $25,000 apiece. Mangini now coaches the Cleveland Browns. "We have been fully cooperative with the league throughout this investigation and respect their decision," the Jets said in a statement. Mangini was not immediately available for comment on his fine. Hiding injuries could affect an opponent's preparation, and the NFL has stepped up policing such practices. Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday that the case would be an opportunity for the league to stress that all teams must abide by the injury report rules. Last week, Tannenbaum admitted the Jets should have listed Favre as "probable" on their injury reports. That came a day after Favre said he thought he was hurting the Jets because of the injury and had discussed it with the coaches and the front office. He said he would have been willing to sit out, even though that would have ended his streak of consecutive starts, which now stands at 270 games. NFL Rumor Central ESPN Insider has the updated buzz from the National Football League rumor mill. Story Insider Tannenbaum said the team didn't list Favre on the report because the injury wasn't severe enough to require daily treatment and there was never any doubt Favre would play. Tannenbaum also assumed full responsibility for the mistake. Mangini said he has always abided by the league's guidelines for injury reports. "That was true there [in New York]. It's true here," Mangini said. "It'll be true every week of the season and that's how we approach it." Favre led the Jets to an 8-3 start and first place in the AFC East. But he threw nine interceptions down the stretch and the team lost four of its last five games, missing the playoffs. He retired after the season, and was later released by the Jets. He came out of retirement -- for the second time -- last month and signed with Minnesota. Favre told reporters last week he may not be able to play all 16 games with the Vikings, even after the biceps tendon was surgically repaired. He said he's playing with a torn rotator cuff and suggested he might have a cracked rib. Favre completed 14 of 21 passes for 110 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' season-opening 34-20 win over Mangini's Browns on Sunday. Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press __________________ Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.

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md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Say it ain't so the the JETS are cheaters __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

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GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Say it ain't so the the JETS are cheaters That's what you get for being a Jet's fan At least you didn't go 0-16 __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

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NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Say it ain't so the the JETS are cheaters Don't you just love to see these nickel and dime fines to people and organizations that make millions and millions a year. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

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MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Say it ain't so the the JETS are cheaters That's funny. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

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bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Say it ain't so the the JETS are cheaters The NFL injury report has nothing to do with the opposition's game prep. It is a tool developed for gamblers and directly affects the "Line"