Sources: NFLPA orders draft boycott

[Ja Rhule]

I think we need Riddel to get out his law books and explain this to us!

He can explain only one side of the story... cause his law book written on NFLPA language.

[Snake]

He can explain only one side of the story... cause his law book written on NFLPA language.

Rule #1 Its all Richardson fault.

Rule #2 If not Richardson, then its the NFL.

Its a very simple book with long answers.

[Marguide]

This just gets uglier every day. Somehow, through gov't pressure or other means, they have to get back to the negotiating table. The only winners in the courts will be the lawyers raking in big fees.

I can understand the position of both sides, but lost just about all respect for the players when they chose to quit the negotiations. And yes, that is exactly what happened. We can talk all day about them not getting the info they wanted, but as other posters pointed out, this was nothing but smoke. They never intended to give an inch no matter what information the league provided.

If not the NFL, some other entity will go after that $9 billion worth of annual demand, and put a well-marketed, competitively-balanced brand of football on the field. Maybe it takes 2 or 3 years to reach prior levels, but it will happen.

And the current players? They will either be playing for less or sitting home on the couch watching it and wondering "What was I thinking"|

[Lords0fPain]

Unfortunately this should be a shoe win for the owners (now), BUT....

"The fact that Judge Nelson was nominated by President Obama and appointed by a Congress controlled by Democrats is another reason for the players to not be complaining."

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/14/april-6-hearing-date-gives-nfl-players-time-to-talk/related/

[Lords0fPain]

"The non-asterisked NFLPA, back when it was a labor union, advised incoming rookies to attend last month’s Scouting Combine.

The NFLPA*, now a trade association, reportedly wants those incoming rookie to eschew any invitation to attend next month’s draft."

LOL, AMAZZZZZING....

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/14/april-6-hearing-date-gives-nfl-players-time-to-talk/related/

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

You already posted that in the other thread.

[Davis83]

well, I'm sure not all of the players socked away a bunch of money, thier party life styles keep rolling and costing $$$$, bills keep coming and there are agents to be paid. As for endorsements, you ain't playing - why am I paying you to appear?

You will begin seeing players flip by May.

Boycotting the NFL draft may well cost some of these players draft positions and bonuses. The one that is suing before he is even drafted.... If I were an owner, he'd be off my list.

My question is this:

No NFLPA, no CBA - what is to stop the owners from hiring SCABS and playing games?

[Mother Grabber]

How can they players do what the NFLPA asks, when they aren't players in the NFL yet?

[Neylus]

NFLPA: "Hey incoming rookies, don't attend your national "Hey mom I did it" ceremony.

Rookies: "We've spent our entire lives dreaming of this day. Whats in it for us?"

NFLPA: "A rookie salary cap"

Rookies: "Wow thanks for that kick in the balls now F' off!"

At least I hope thats how it goes.

[FelineFANatic]

If a CBA is not reached, there won't be football to watch in New York or Dallas either.[/quote

Wrong, the league actually went from 1987 to 1993 witjout a CBA...

[carolinarolls]

DS is still standing on the side of the court crying when he should take a hint, ask for his ball, and go home

[riddel]

How can they players do what the NFLPA asks, when they aren't players in the NFL yet?

ESPN reported that as soon as players apply the paper work necessary to be considered for the NFL draft, they legally considered to be NFL players.

[carolinarolls]

fugg 'em all