Time to Hammer the NFL!!

Charlie P · 10-01-2004, 08:32 AM

http://msn.foxsports.com/story/3050930

Tillman, the former safety who walked away from the NFL to join the U.S. Army Rangers and fight in Afghanistan, was killed in action in April.
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Wednesday the league's long-standing policy prohibits personal messages on uniforms or helmets. Violators could face fines of $5,000.

The NFL told Jake Plummer he must remove the No. 40 decal that honors former Cardinals teammate Pat Tillman. (Ronald Martinez / GettyImages)

"We do that because we need a consistent rule. You can't just pick and choose and say one message is OK but another isn't. Where would you draw the line?" Aiello said.

The league has honored Tillman several times this year, including at the NFL draft, at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony in August, and on the second week of the season when all NFL players wore Tillman's number on their helmets.

"I want to honor Pat the best I can. I honor Pat every day, every game in my own private way," Plummer said. "I'm trying to get something done that won't infringe upon the NFL logo and uniform codes.

Let's write the NFL a couple letters, what do you think. The read the rest at the link.

BenGarrett · 10-01-2004, 11:05 AM

Rules are put into place for a reason. Period.

It isn't as if the NFL is saying no one can honor Tillman. They have done that across the league. Several times, in fact. They're simply saying that they can't allow one player to put some sort of decal on his equipment without letting the next person put a decal on his... If Plummer can put a #40 sticker on his helmet, what is to stop someone else from putting a "I love My Momma" sticker across their helmet?

If the NFL was refusing to honor Tillman, then you'd have an argument.

Jimmy S · 10-01-2004, 11:36 AM

Ben is absolutely correct. Well said.

Charlie P · 10-01-2004, 11:46 AM

I hope Plummer decides to just pay the $5,000 a game and keep the sticker on the helmet.

t roy · 10-01-2004, 11:51 AM

BG you remind me of john goodman in "the big lebowski" when smokey steps over the line.

BenGarrett · 10-01-2004, 04:00 PM

Now I'm gonna have to go watch that movie so I can find out whether I've just been insulted.

stork · 10-01-2004, 04:56 PM

Why should I write a letter so some overpayed fool can be an individual?

He is payed to be part of a team and part of that is wearing a uniform. Uniform means being the same. Not diffrent.

BG is right. The rules are there for a reason. And this is a good reason.

Cougar Mag · 10-01-2004, 05:22 PM

I agree with most others here. Pat Tillman was honored and is still honored, but the NFL must be consistent and the rules adhered too. I agree with the NFL on this one.

Deerslayer_37 · 10-02-2004, 02:11 PM

The NFL should use common sense on this one. the guy was good friends with Tillman. The NFL needs to lighten up.i hope plummer keeps it on and pays the fine.

slayer

summit daWg · 10-02-2004, 11:10 PM

Our Buick, Pontiac,GMC, Olds(?) dealer here in south Everett Wa has a giant mural of Pat

Tillman in his Cardinal uniform, helmet off, with a tribute to him written underneath it . It is VERY cool!!!!!!!!! This Dealer always has a mural saluting someones accomplishments (Dale

Earnheardt),or acts of Patriotism (Bob

Hope)

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ORIGINAL: Cougar Mag

I agree with most others here. Pat Tillman was honored and is still honored, but the NFL must be consistent and the rules adhered too. I agree with the NFL on this one.