You knew it was only a matter of time before the NFLPA fired back with a response to Roger Goodell’s lame letter that he sent to the NFLPA on Thursday urging players to pressure NFLPA leadership to agree to come back to the “bargaining table.”
Jerry Jones Tried to Intimidate the NFLPA During Negotiations
March 16, 2011 By 5 Comments
Jerry Jones thought he could somehow intimidate the players and the key decision makers of the NFLPA by saying, “I Guess We’re Going To Have To Show You To Get Your Attention.”
Drew Brees Says, ‘No Real Intent To Get A Deal Done’
March 15, 2011 By 1 Comment
The league threw its first jab at the NFLPA through the media by releasing a copy of the final proposal for a new CBA that the NFLPA turned down and Drew Brees fired back on Monday.
NFL’s Lockout Letter to NFLPA
March 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
According to a letter the NFLPA received yesterday, it seems as if the league was going to lockout the players by 12:00a.m. of March 12th regardless of decertification.
The Amazing Race
March 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This Labor issue comes down to one thing, everyone wants more money. And since football is America’s sport then why not make another sport out of the talks!
NFL Rookies Asking Other Rookies For Loans?
February 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
According to Philadelphia Eagles 2010 first round pick Brandon Graham who received $14 million in guaranteed money, has had several Eagles rookies come to him and ask him for a loan.
I Wanna Talk About Feelings
February 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This is great! The owners and players have called in a mediator to help the labor talks along. Now we can finally get things moving!
Suicide in the NFL
February 22, 2011 By 1 Comment
By now we are all aware of the death and suicide of ex-Chicago Bear Dave Duerson. As an ex player I write this story with a heavy heart, having experienced this tragedy before with a former teammate, Andre Waters. I struggle to understand the how and why of it all.
Is Money Always the Only Issue?
February 17, 2011 By 1 Comment
I grew up the son of a proud union man. He was never one to just pull the party line without considering things himself. When push came to shove if the Union said they were going to do something be it strike, walk out, etc… My father was there doing what was asked of him [...]
This NFL Labor Thing
February 14, 2011 By 2 Comments
So in the past few weeks I’ve gotten asked by my girl friends what these labor talks are about and here is my take…the owners who make millions/billions at not only NFL football but also other pursuits (that put them in the financial position to buy the team) want more money.
Madden 12, Just Like the Real Thing!!
Around this time of year we begin to look forward to that day in August when the new Madden game will be available, and the opportunity to redeem yourself and your team if your favorite team was horrendous last year. As a fan of the NFL it’s fun to see your team go against the [...]