Debunking the Jets' False Claims: Coaches Have the Final Say

TLDRThe Jets are falsely claiming that they have no choice but to play Braylon Edwards. However, the truth is that coaches have the final say on who plays and who doesn't. The NFL Players Association has confirmed that they would not grieve if Edwards is not dressed.

Key insights

🔎Coaches have the authority to decide which players to start and play.

🚫The Jets' claim that they must play Braylon Edwards is false and misleading.

🗣️The NFL Players Association has clarified that they would not file a grievance if Edwards is benched.

💼Coaches have the responsibility to make decisions that are in the best interest of the team.

🧐The Jets' public statements contradicted the truth about coaches' authority.

Q&A

Can the Union tell the Jets who to play?

No, the Union does not have the power to dictate which players the Jets should play.

Do the Jets have to play Braylon Edwards?

No, the Jets are not obliged to play Edwards; it is the coach's decision.

Can the Union file a grievance if Edwards is not played?

According to the NFL Players Association, they would not grieve if Edwards is benched.

Do coaches have the final say on who plays?

Yes, coaches have the ultimate authority to determine which players to start and play.

Are the Jets being unfairly criticized?

The criticism is warranted as the Jets are misleading the public with false claims.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction and discussion on the Jets' claim that they must play Braylon Edwards.

04:00Debunking the Jets' false claim and reiterating that coaches have the final say.

07:00Clarification from the NFL Players Association that they would not file a grievance.

10:00Highlighting the responsibility of coaches to make decisions in the best interest of the team.

14:00Pointing out the contradiction between the Jets' public statements and the truth about coaches' authority.