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Will the NFLPA Boycott the Draft? and Other Lockout Stumbling Points

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The NFLPA may have decertified thus giving up its status, but as a trade association, it can still pack a punch in the ongoing dispute with the league. The latest rumor has it that the NFLPA is preparing to boycott the April 28-30 draft, by preventing the top prospects from entering the draft. Although nothing official has been heard from the NFLPA regarding the matter, what … [Read more...] about Will the NFLPA Boycott the Draft? and Other Lockout Stumbling Points

Judge Orders NFLPA and Owners into Mediation

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The NFLPA and the League have been ordered back to mediated negotiations by US District Judge Susan Nelson. The Judge appointed Chief Magistrate Judge Arthur Boylan to serve as mediator and the two parties are supposed to meet in Boylan’s courtroom on Thursday. The decision comes in the wake of a flurry of letters exchanged among the parties regarding the resumption of the … [Read more...] about Judge Orders NFLPA and Owners into Mediation

Adrian Peterson Right? NFL Players Association Akin to “Modern Day Slavery”?

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As the NFL Players Association and the league and owners failed to hash out a deal before the expiration of the NFL collective bargaining agreement, the law has gotten involved, and emotions are running high. Much controversy has surrounded a recent comment made by Vikings star running back, Adrian Peterson. In an interview with Yahoo, Peterson likened the current situation … [Read more...] about Adrian Peterson Right? NFL Players Association Akin to “Modern Day Slavery”?

Why we WON’T Have NFL next Year: Labor Agreement Cliff Notes

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Before reading this I must warn you: it's rather depressing. It's a very inconvenient and awful truth about the prospects of the 2011 NFL season. I hope you aren't in a dark, gloomy and cold place right now. Coupled with the prospect of losing the next NBA season to a lockout...well, if you're complaining about how bad your team is now, wait until...to quote '90s R&B … [Read more...] about Why we WON’T Have NFL next Year: Labor Agreement Cliff Notes