Pete Kendall Breaks Down the Owner's Perspective on Uncapped Season

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by davy

Very funny that.

How many ways did he come up with to say the players would get 18% less?

Very funny, especially when the 18% thing is a total lie.

The full, unabridged story on the "18 percent pay cut" claim | ProFootballTalk.com

I really, really, really dislike DeMaurice Smith. The Union selected a horrible replacement to Upshaw. Before this is all said and done, the Players will end up taking a deal that heavily favors the League because they simply didnt select competent enough to lead them.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Very funny, especially when the 18% thing is a total lie.

The full, unabridged story on the "18 percent pay cut" claim | ProFootballTalk.com

I really, really, really dislike DeMaurice Smith. The Union selected a horrible replacement to Upshaw. Before this is all said and done, the Players will end up taking a deal that heavily favors the League because they simply didnt select competent enough to lead them.

Wow, I heard that Smith would be excellent for the players when he was selected. He is a very accomplished attorney and I got a sense that he is ready to dig in and do everything he can for the Players Union.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

Wow, I heard that Smith would be excellent for the players when he was selected. He is a very accomplished attorney and I got a sense that he is ready to dig in and do everything he can for the Players Union.

Atleast from what Florio's said, the guy was considered a long-shot for the position (based on his actual experience and qualifications) but that he got the job because he put together a great presentation for the players. I get the sense that he's the type of guy who can talk weaker-minded people (average NFL player) into just about anything, but he's no match for the brains he's up against in the owners.

I know nothing of the man myself, but Florio did a good job of exposing his legal jibberjabber. we'll see what ends up happening, but I think the next CBA will be very league-friendly.