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Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Do steel workers demand that their employers open up the books in their negotiatons?

Does your employer tell you how much theyre making so you can negotiate your salary accordingly?

In my opinion, the idea that the players are somehow entitled to this information is beyond stupid. unless they own a percentage of the team, then its none of their business. What they should be focusing their energies on are safety concerns, the 18 game season, retirement benefits, etc.

Finally someone who understands me. lol. Even in the old days players had choices. Go out test the market and take the highest bid or don't and go work for the team they like best. I look at whats happening now and think (as I did back in the 90's) if you don't like what your getting paid go get a real job and use your degree. The problem is they won't get as much money.

I also think the players are making enough money that they should be able to afford their own health insurance and retirement. Unless the NFLPA chooses to bring all the players under one health insurance company to save money. I think every player has a pretty good idea that they will only last about 10 yrs tops in the NFL and possibly less. So they go out and lobby for a huge salary. They should be putting money away for their retirement instead of buying 5 million dollar houses, or $100,000 dollar cars, or $50,000 dollar Rolex watches. It's not the owners fault the players don't know how to spend wisely or invest.