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Originally Posted by SBXVII

As far as the arguement that the NFLPA didn't have to agree to anything because it didn't effect them....

McNair says there was no union “quid pro quo” for Redskins-Cowboys cap penalties | ProFootballTalk



The last 2 paragraphs speak volumes.

Of course the union got something - DeMaurice Smith got to keep his job. The league twisted the NFLPA's arm and used up goodwill they should be putting to better future use than punishing their own teams.