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  • Philagape
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    • Jul 2002
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    NFL, union working on 6-year deal

    The NFL and its players union are seeking a long-term fix for their labor issues.

    NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith said he and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell are working to finalize a Collective Bargaining Agreement that would run through the 2016 season.

    “We’re going to negotiate a six-year deal,” Smith told FOXSports.com at the NFL’s Rookie Symposium.
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  • The Spaz
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    • Mar 2003
    • 19066

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    Re: NFL, union working on 6-year deal

    Get it done as long as it includes a rookie cap!

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    • don137
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      • Jul 2002
      • 7720

      #3
      Re: NFL, union working on 6-year deal

      Originally posted by The Spaz
      Get it done as long as it includes a rookie cap!
      I agree. These rookies have not proved a thing yet are one of the top players paid at their position. I think the owners need to concede too and maybe give free agency at three years so a player that proves himself can be rewarded.

      My buddy who works in the Carolina Panthers front office said Richardson, the owner of the Panthers, is going to play hardball with the union and is prepared for a two year lockout if it comes to that.
      Last edited by don137; 07-01-2010, 11:59 AM.

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      • DraftBoy
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        • Jul 2002
        • 107452

        #4
        Re: NFL, union working on 6-year deal

        Rookie Cap
        New Concussion Rules

        Those are the two things I care about the most.
        COMING SOON...
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        • Night Train
          Retired - On Several Levels
          • Jul 2005
          • 33117

          #5
          Re: NFL, union working on 6-year deal

          I'll believe it when I see it but both sides seem very pigheaded, according to what I've read.
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          • psubills62
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            • Sep 2008
            • 11295

            #6
            Re: NFL, union working on 6-year deal

            Originally posted by don137
            I agree. These rookies have not proved a thing yet are one of the top players paid at their position. I think the owners need to concede too and maybe give free agency at three years so a player that proves himself can be rewarded.

            My buddy who works in the Carolina Panthers front office said Richardson, the owner of the Panthers, is going to play hardball with the union and is prepared for a two year strike if it comes to that.
            Of course Carolina's prepared for a strike - they don't spend any money.

            It's a good sign that they're negotiating this early. And I definitely agree about the rookie cap - it's absolutely necessary.
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            • ddaryl
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              • Jan 2005
              • 10714

              #7
              Re: NFL, union working on 6-year deal

              it's a positive sign they are talking now...

              rookie salary cap is very important...

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              • trapezeus
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                • Oct 2004
                • 19525

                #8
                Re: NFL, union working on 6-year deal

                aren't the owners bickering amongst themselves as well? The synders and jones are against continuing the revenue sharing.

                i think preparing for 2 years is probably a good idea. any longer than that and the sport will have a major black eye.

                i wonder if the nfl has to pay back the tv contracts for any lockout period.

                if it does become a prolonged battle, i'm going to see if kelly and his rich investors will just buy a UFL team.

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                • clumping platelets

                  #9
                  Re: NFL, union working on 6-year deal

                  Also need a salary cap.......Bills cannot survive in NFL without one

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                  • OpIv37
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                    • Sep 2002
                    • 101238

                    #10
                    Re: NFL, union working on 6-year deal

                    a two year lockout would kill the sport.
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                    • ddaryl
                      Everything I post is sexual inuendo
                      • Jan 2005
                      • 10714

                      #11
                      Re: NFL, union working on 6-year deal

                      Originally posted by clumping platelets
                      Also need a salary cap.......Bills cannot survive in NFL without one
                      important for the survival of the entire league IMO

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                      • mayotm
                        Registered User
                        • Jul 2003
                        • 2333

                        #12
                        Re: NFL, union working on 6-year deal

                        Good news that they are at least starting to negotiate versus waiting until the last minute.

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                        • Michael82
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                          • Jul 2002
                          • 82330

                          #13
                          Re: NFL, union working on 6-year deal

                          This is just window dressing, until they realize how far apart they are and the NFL Owners leave the table.

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                          • jamze132
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                            • Jun 2003
                            • 29312

                            #14
                            Re: NFL, union working on 6-year deal

                            From reading that article, it doesn't seem like anything has improved.

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                            • trapezeus
                              Legendary Zoner
                              • Oct 2004
                              • 19525

                              #15
                              Re: NFL, union working on 6-year deal

                              Originally posted by OpIv37
                              a two year lockout would kill the sport.
                              define kill?

                              i think we are a football obsessed nation. i know i would be so angry at them for pulling such a stunt, but i also would be in such need for football that i'm sure their huge marketing push for the season opener would suck us all back in.

                              that being said, if they move the bills, i will walk away from the NFL without any thought. i'll just watch college football and get more into the NHL (which seems like an impossiblity) but it'll happen.

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