Jaguars receiver Matt Jones arrested in Arkansas on possession of cocaine, polic

[Driven1]

Yeah, that is truly my real beef.  If anyone had the backbone/balls, the NFL could be sued as a monopoly in a heartbeat.
Unfortunately, anytime one shows that the NFL or local team is perpetuating a scam on us, everyone gets pissed at the messenger, rather than looking and going, "hey, you know, we ARE getting screwed!"

i've heard people say this before, but i don't understand the argument.  can you explain it?

[jacksonvilleconfidential]

[Steve]

If anyone had the backbone/balls, the NFL could be sued as a monopoly in a heartbeat.

Already been settled:

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/06/25/explaining-the-nfls-antitrust-exemptions/ (article explaining the anti-trust exemption)

http://www.jaguars.com/News/Article.aspx?id=6945 (this is from Ask Vic - he referrs to the Anti-Trust Exemption)

[Keith-N-Jax]

Its a shame that some of these guys dont realize the opportunity that they have.How many would love to have the skills and talent some of these people.Yet they find ways to ruin it.

[reednavy]

He did a very good job at Arkansas and was mediocre to ok as a Jag. Kiss this good bye, at least on this team.

[Jason]

What's sad is that Jones may likely be hitting rock bottom which means a serious rebound is in order.  He'll get traded, get cleaned up in rehab, and then get back to training and will make MVP.

Well, maybe not. 

[Ocklawaha]

Sue the NFL Monopoly? Already been done, the USFL WON such a suit, and got $1.00 in damages, So much for "blind justice."

ORLANDO
BIRMINGHAM
MEMPHIS
LOS ANGELES
LITTLE ROCK
NORFOLK
PORTLAND
SALT LAKE CITY
RALEIGH
DES MONINES
OMAHA

Who says they have the market covered, hell, there is enough team opportunities out there for a whole new major league. The damage Control folks at the WFL, USFL etc... kept the mind set that "we have to compete head on with the NFL in "New York" etc... WRONG.

By the way was Jones canned for REAL COKE or crack? If it was CRACK, chances are he's toast. REAL coke, a rich mans toy, he'll walk away, get some help and move on. (Old Hippie View)

Ocklawaha

[Jason]

Looks like Matt Jones is off the hook.  Whatever he's done since his arrest has been working.  Keep up the good work Matt!

Jaguars' Jones to have case heard in drug court
Associated Press


FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Matt Jones' cocaine charge will be heard in drug court rather than in the regular criminal system and will allow him to keep any conviction off his record.

Read the rest: http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80b77314&template=without-video&confirm=true

[copperfiend]

He will still probably face a suspension from the NFL.

[Shwaz]

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - With a smattering of applause, a judge Monday accepted Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones into a drug treatment program that could erase a felony cocaine charge against the former Arkansas star.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/8672318/Judge-allows-Jags'-Jones-to-enter-rehab-program