Macd36 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Union Is Challenged In Arrington Deal Dispute Wednesday, February 8, 2006; E02 The attorney for LaVar Arrington 's agent filed a response to the NFL Players Association denying the union's claims that Arrington's representatives were negligent in dealing with the linebacker's 2003 contract extension with the Washington Redskins and asking that the union's top attorney be removed from the case. Carl Poston , who could face a suspension or even be barred from practicing as a player agent, represents Arrington and a host of high-profile NFL stars, including perennial Pro Bowl cornerback Ty Law and linebacker Julian Peterson . He is being accused by the players' union of failing to ensure that a $6.5 million bonus clause was part of the eight-year, $68 million contract extension Arrington signed with the Redskins in December 2003. It is one of five complaints the union had leveled at Poston, the other four being Poston's alleged failure to cooperate with the union's ensuing investigation, his failure to report a violation of the contract, concealing contract information from the player and fraud. "Carl expects to prevail and be vindicated," said Poston's lawyer, Paul Aloe . Aloe said in his response to the union that he requested the complaint be dismissed and that Richard Berthelsen , the attorney for the NFLPA, withdraw from the case for various conflicts of interest. The response also argues that the NFLPA has prosecuted the case inappropriately, and requests an in-person hearing. An eight-member committee that handles disciplinary actions against agents will hear the case against Poston on Feb. 22 and a ruling against Poston could be rendered within the month. The bonus money had been a point of contention between Arrington and the Redskins. Berthelsen could not be reached for comment yesterday. -- Howard Bryant © 2006 The Washington Post Company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frommd Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Union Is Challenged In Arrington Deal DisputeWednesday, February 8, 2006; E02 The attorney for LaVar Arrington 's agent filed a response to the NFL Players Association denying the union's claims that Arrington's representatives were negligent in dealing with the linebacker's 2003 contract extension with the Washington Redskins and asking that the union's top attorney be removed from the case. Carl Poston , who could face a suspension or even be barred from practicing as a player agent, represents Arrington and a host of high-profile NFL stars, including perennial Pro Bowl cornerback Ty Law and linebacker Julian Peterson . He is being accused by the players' union of failing to ensure that a $6.5 million bonus clause was part of the eight-year, $68 million contract extension Arrington signed with the Redskins in December 2003. It is one of five complaints the union had leveled at Poston, the other four being Poston's alleged failure to cooperate with the union's ensuing investigation, his failure to report a violation of the contract, concealing contract information from the player and fraud. "Carl expects to prevail and be vindicated," said Poston's lawyer, Paul Aloe . Aloe said in his response to the union that he requested the complaint be dismissed and that Richard Berthelsen , the attorney for the NFLPA, withdraw from the case for various conflicts of interest. The response also argues that the NFLPA has prosecuted the case inappropriately, and requests an in-person hearing. An eight-member committee that handles disciplinary actions against agents will hear the case against Poston on Feb. 22 and a ruling against Poston could be rendered within the month. The bonus money had been a point of contention between Arrington and the Redskins. Berthelsen could not be reached for comment yesterday. -- Howard Bryant © 2006 The Washington Post Company I think Poston is claiming they used the Jedi mind-trick on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frommd Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Have to admit, I'm curious where Lavar stands on this. You would think the NFLPA wouldn't pursue this without his consent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-O-G Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I just hope Lavar keeps quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macd36 Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 I just hope Lavar keeps quiet. Would be for the best . but wha odds are you giving ? :dallasuck :eaglesuck :gaintsuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Prime Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Would be for the best . but wha odds are you giving ? :dallasuck :eaglesuck :gaintsuck Good odds, with his change in attitude. Never the less I can't help waiting for him to chime in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water. Hopefully, when this part is concluded, that will mean this whole thing is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieskin Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I think lavar now knows that saying nothing is saying a lot, so I would expect him to say nothing, it appears to me that the skins org is not involved in this, Lavars agent has stuffed up badly, personaly I would have sacked him for that, anyhow, ol 56 will be at fedex next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 need the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefPowhatan17 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Your highest paid player shouldn't be a disgruntaled one. I don't think he is, he just wants to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridironmike Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I'm glad the union is busting Poston's chops. Maybe Lavar will somehow be able to get away from him (them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayAction Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I'm waiting for Poston's defense "I'm not negligent because I read the contract before it was signed. There never was any negotiated 6.5 million between the Skins and Arrington. My client was confused on this issue and I was doing my best to represent his interests." LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camyj15 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Here is the link: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Couldn't happen to a nicer group of agents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 If Poston is found guilty can Lavar go after him for the money due? If he did and got it would it affect the salary cap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Yep it would be in his best interest to remain silent. Getting a 20 million dollar signing bonus and the appearance of sniveling for more money does turn off some fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskin-one Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Does any other fan think we deserve an apology from Lavar? Except for Poston's interference :deal:, why would he think the Skins were trying to screw him? No matter what they say, it was a distraction for the team. He should at least publically apologize to the team! I'm can't make up my mind if I want him back or not. He's a little too much ME ME ME. Sorry, had to vent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inxsive Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 OK, everybody that has ever felt bad for a sports agent please raise your hand. "Hello, Hello, is this thing on? Is anybody out there?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manichispanic Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 how many players will drop them as agents in the coming weeks, shear neglect is a lot worse than what rosenhous did with to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I have seriously bad feelings about this. If Lavar wasnt on his agents side, I think he would have fired him and gotten a new agent. I just dont like this one bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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