New Labor Rules

jamf · 03-16-2006, 02:20 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/column...ohn&id=2369487

That is crap.
Alot of whiney crybabies are going to get there way with the nfl.

Hopefully teams take a stand and dont sign guys like TO anymore.

That Guy · 03-16-2006, 02:40 PM

wow. now TO is a total waste of money. he acts up, he's keep his money AND gets to go get a new deal with a new team.

RiggoRules · 03-16-2006, 03:19 PM

I actually saw this when the NFLPA published their notes on the deal on their web site (Upshaw is still a POS). My immediate reaction was that this actually hurts TO even worse. As I read the agreement, TO could sign a deal then have a three way with the wife of the coach and the QB and then put the video on his website and then never show up for practice or a game. It would only cost him 1/4th of his signing bonus.

Because he is perfectly capable of engaging in those kind of team building activities, I don't think anyone is going to give him anything up front that they aren't willing to see zero return on.

Bigger picture though, while Clayton is correct that things may have been a bit one sided in the owners favor previously, the pendulam has swung so far that the inmates are now running the asylum.

PSUSkinsFan21 · 03-16-2006, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RiggoRules

Bigger picture though, while Clayton is correct that things may have been a bit one sided in the owners favor previously, the pendulam has swung so far that the inmates are now running the asylum.

Love the analogy.

Master4Caster · 03-16-2006, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiggoRules

I actually saw this when the NFLPA published their notes on the deal on their web site (Upshaw is still a POS). My immediate reaction was that this actually hurts TO even worse. As I read the agreement, TO could sign a deal then have a three way with the wife of the coach and the QB and then put the video on his website and then never show up for practice or a game. It would only cost him 1/4th of his signing bonus.

Because he is perfectly capable of engaging in those kind of team building activities, I don't think anyone is going to give him anything up front that they aren't willing to see zero return on.

RiggoRules nailed it. The new agreement hurts TO more than anyone, because it removes the kind of control a team might use to keep a lid on things. Teams were already thinking the "what to do if ..." scenarios. Now the risks are even higher.

dmek25 · 03-16-2006, 08:34 PM

riggorules,i could not of said it any better

03-16-2006, 02:20 PM	#1
jamf Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 5,323	New Labor Rules http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/column...ohn&id=2369487 That is crap. Alot of whiney crybabies are going to get there way with the nfl. Hopefully teams take a stand and dont sign guys like TO anymore.

03-16-2006, 02:40 PM	#2
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: New Labor Rules wow. now TO is a total waste of money. he acts up, he's keep his money AND gets to go get a new deal with a new team.

03-16-2006, 03:19 PM	#3
RiggoRules Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 380	Re: New Labor Rules I actually saw this when the NFLPA published their notes on the deal on their web site (Upshaw is still a POS). My immediate reaction was that this actually hurts TO even worse. As I read the agreement, TO could sign a deal then have a three way with the wife of the coach and the QB and then put the video on his website and then never show up for practice or a game. It would only cost him 1/4th of his signing bonus. Because he is perfectly capable of engaging in those kind of team building activities, I don't think anyone is going to give him anything up front that they aren't willing to see zero return on. Bigger picture though, while Clayton is correct that things may have been a bit one sided in the owners favor previously, the pendulam has swung so far that the inmates are now running the asylum. __________________ *"Lighten up, Sandy Baby."*

03-16-2006, 08:34 PM	#6
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: New Labor Rules riggorules,i could not of said it any better __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

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