According to a source with inside knowledge, the Deshaun Watson case has significantly strained relations between the league and union.
The NFL's decision to contest the decision made four days ago by Sue L. Robinson, a former federal judge jointly appointed as a disciplinary officer under the Personal Conduct Policy has considerably strained the relationship.
The direction it has taken should not surprise the union. The disciplinary process was altered by the 2020 CBA, although the league was given exclusive control over the appeals mechanism. Did the block believe the company would decide not to use the authority granted?
It is using its authority to demonstrate two things: (1) it has it, and (2) there is a method for the union to affect change by sacrificing something else in exchange for it.
In conclusion? The NFLPA permitted the league to remain in charge of the appeals process. The union would be mistaken to believe that the company would decide to discard it on its own, especially in a situation like this.
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