Foxworth says players are ready to talk now

[eViL jEsTeR]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/19/foxworth-says-players-are-ready-to-talk-now/

In the same interview during which (as Rosenthal pointed out earlier) Ravens cornerback Domonique Foxworth said that the players are fine with never being a union again (it’s impressive that he has been able to ask all of them that question), Foxworth explains that “we’ve expressed that we’re ready to begin talks as soon as they’re ready.”

[jtnc]

Only a matter of time........

De smith's plan is falling apart

[Jangler]

You might be an NFL player...if you are missing a paycheck

[MHS831]

Smith makes more than the average player, and his career will be 40 years long. However, he gave up his salary for a few months to prove something. THe window to make money in this league is small and closes fast.

[TylerVagyler]

The players will fold soon. And the owners know it.

[KSpan]

Pretty sure every owner has more than one income stream and the league holds the brand equity. Not hard to figure out who has the upper hand.

[Anybodyhome]

If there is no union, what is the purpose of having any talks? And what would a non-existant union try to talk about? "Hey, Mr. Owner, can I come play for you?"

[YourMomsLover]

Excellent news!

[blackcatgrowl]

Well, the first thing they need to do is drop the Anti-Trust case against the owners. Then they can come back to the table in good faith.

DeMaurice Smith has trashed the NFLPA. Hopefully that's the farthest reach of his stupidity.

[countryboi]

what the hell happened in a week? dont tell me they are repossessing your lambo already

[blackcatgrowl]

what the hell happened in a week? dont tell me they are repossessing your lambo already

:smilielol5:

[SPANKY]

http://www.carolinahuddle.com/forum/carolina-panthers/57777-nfl-transcripts-commissioner-goodell-jerry-richardson-john-mara-and-jeff-pash.html My post here, page 5.

[Murph]

^ Yes, base salaries usually go on throughout the year.

[Anybodyhome]

Players do not get paid during the off season. Their base salaries are paid with what we know as "game checks" and they collect those either on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, depending on their team.

Players are paid during the regular season per their contract salaries. The league pays players their playoff salaries as established each year. For example, the Colts received $73k per man and the Bears received $38k per man in their 2007 Super Bowl.

Don't forget that players also have incentives built into their contracts, some of which are related to the post season.

But, the reality for NFL players- there is no steady paycheck from Week 17 through September of the next season.

Antonio Pierce described the entire player pay system at length on ESPN Radio a couple weeks ago- interesting.