doesn’t take the field in anything less than 12 karats

This does look like nickel and dime stuff by NFL standards….I hope there’s more to it than just trying to screw some kid out of $270,000+

The first was an impulse, but then I started thinking – maybe it’s not what it seems. No, I don’t know the whole story. But according to the story, they (NFLPA) are investigating, so they must have some reason to be suspicious – somebody tipped them off. Not likely if somebody had explained to the players that they would eventually get their money. Even Kevin described it as inherently suspicious. As to Bruce, I did say “if…”, and went on to show a very possible explanation favorable to Bruce. Notice that the team did not jump up and say, “oh yeah, we’ll pay him if that happens” – i.e., that they were innocent.
I don’t get your point on greedy, overpaid… For one thing, Morris and Hall would not fit that category – I was actually implicitly defending the “little guys”. Although I have occasionally commented about the highly paid players and usually side with management in union matters, I also usually defend the individual players in disputes, as I did with Haynesworth on money matters (no conditions on the $21 mill,etc). As to the Skins, all pro teams are very ruthless – they have to be – roster space is precious – they sign and cut players left and right, at the drop of a hat. (I remember the one young guy who finally gave up in disgust after being cut two or three times, and realized he was being used. Todd Collins refused to play patsy for the Bears, and finally signed for a year, guaranteed). The stunt with Hall Davis was particularly brutal, even if they fully intended to pay Morris his money. The whole deal looked suspicious, which is why it drew flies. Bruce Allen ought to clarify things ASAP.

Jefferson1935 just posted the 9/1 NFL Transactions list showing Byron Westbrook cut. If that is true, Espn knew it before Byron. Could be another case of lack of communication between the team and Allen’s office, and within those units. Also could suggest that Allen has not yet established total control over the organization. The Morris/Davis thing could also reflect internal confusion. Remember a few months ago some deals suggested to me that Snyder may have given up control, but put Allen/Shanahan on a budget. The Morris story – if the team doesn’t totally squash it immediately – could suggest a penny wise pound foolish, and cheap, philosophy. I like Allen and have supported most of what he has done, but if he did knowingly stiff those young guys for $270,000 (while throwing around millions), I’d be very disappointed in him. I stress – “if”. A simple denial, and vow to pay any money that was ultimately due, would end all speculation.