Greg Aiello
Greg Aiello
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The arbitrator's decision is consistent with our collective bargaining agreement, and it simply enforced the terms of the player's contract.
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That's true. You can't hide from the numbers. There are disappointing results so far. We have to keep working and being aggressive.
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That falls under the confidentiality provisions of the program. His status is unchanged in that he continues to be under suspension.
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Our attorneys will take all necessary steps to protect the rights of the clubs. The use of the Buccaneers name is a violation of intellectual property rights.
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It appears to be nothing more than a brief, heated exchange with a member of the media that was caught on camera. It's not the first time in the world of sports entertainment that something like this has occurred. It was a tough day for the Saints and their fans.
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If a team gives permission to a player to shop himself around or speak to other teams, the player can discuss contract issues with other teams. There's no trade and no contract until the teams agree to a trade.
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We told the McCourt group we were not interested in proceeding unless we're unable to close deals with the Coliseum and Anaheim. There are no further discussions planned. There are no next steps. We're not negotiating with them.
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We are focusing on many aspects of the situation, including participation in relief efforts, providing services to players and staff impacted by the tragedy, and the logistical issues of where the Saints will practice and play. No decisions have been made on the Saints' home schedule. We are exploring options should the Superdome be unavailable.
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He wants to share with them his perspective on what has happened and where they go from here. He wants to have a dialogue with them and hear their concerns and suggestions about how things can be better next year.
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He tried several times and was turned away. He was told it wasn't necessary, that the organization didn't think it was a good idea.
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He has filed a complaint, and we are looking into it.
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We lifted the blackouts on a one-time basis because of the extraordinary circumstances surrounding this weekend's games.
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We're not going to respond to questions about what NFL security looks into and what it doesn't look into, ... but it's against league rules to sell those tickets for a profit.
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We're being consistent with what every other sport does. We've had the luxury of having more space, but that has changed. There's too much congestion on the sidelines.