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Denver Native (Carol)
07-16-2011, 03:03 PM
NEW YORK -- The week began with the NFL lockout reaching the four-month mark. It ended with a new collective bargaining agreement in clear sight.

Various sources on both sides said Friday that owners and players are expected to reach an agreement in principle early next week on a settlement to end the longest work stoppage in league history without losing a single game. All the major hurdles have cleared, and the parties’ lawyers and staff will meet over the weekend to work on and review the details and language in the potential deal.


rest of article - http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820caaf6/article/owners-players-make-progress-aim-to-seal-deal-next-week?module=HP11_headline_stack

Denver Native (Carol)
07-16-2011, 03:06 PM
Yesterday’s report that the Hall of Fame Game has been canceled is being denied by the NFL.

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told Jason La Canfora of NFL Network that the report isn’t true, and Joe Horrigan at the Hall of Fame says that he expects the Bears to play the Rams in Canton, Ohio, on August 7, as scheduled.

“We only know what we know,” Horrigan told NFL Network’s Albert Breer. “We had not heard it was canceled (as the Chicago Sun-Times reported Friday night), so we contacted Greg Aiello through email ourselves, and he replied that it was not true. Everything, as far as we know, is the same as it was. . . . The lockout’s continuing, but no games are canceled, and that’s the information we have. That’s led us to continue to prepare as if the game is going to be played. Our preparation, at this point, is pretty much complete. There’s nothing to suggest it won’t be played, so we’re probably more anxious than anything else.”

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/16/nfl-says-hall-of-fame-game-isnt-canceled/

Dzone
07-16-2011, 04:34 PM
WooHooo...Training camp!!!!
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn11/malibubluff/JWaltonDenverBroncosTrainingCampDascqZmByeml.jpg

Denver Native (Carol)
07-16-2011, 07:50 PM
With the NFL closing in on a new 10-year collective bargaining agreement, owners and players will return to the negotiating table in a mediation setting on Monday and Tuesday to settle a handful of unresolved issues, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.

According to sources, the sides will meet in either New York or Washington D.C., and U.S. Magistrate Judge Arthur Boylan could join them on either day.

Before departing for an overseas vacation on July 9, Boylan ordered a mediation session in Minneapolis on Tuesday. It had appeared that the mediation session would be cancelled after the progress made in New York on Thursday and Friday, but sources say the hope is that mediation will nudge the two sides to a final agreement in time for the players to vote to recertify as a union and approve an agreement Wednesday.


rest of article - http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6776103/nfl-lockout-owners-players-set-mediation-monday-tuesday-sources-say

Denver Native (Carol)
07-18-2011, 11:28 AM
The sides in the NFL's labor dispute are amenable to rolling the remaining issues that are most problematic -- the settlement of the Brady vs. NFL antitrust lawsuit and the television "lockout insurance" damages case -- into a global settlement, sources familiar with the talks told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

A global settlement would mean that those two cases, along with the retired players' lawsuit and all other legal issues, would be dropped if the players ratify a new collective bargaining agreement, which is expected to cover the next 10 seasons. That would be the quickest way to get the lockout lifted.

If the remaining legal issues are not rolled into a global settlement, it would be a very bad sign, potentially even stopping progress.

rest of article & videos on link
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6779666/lockout-nfl-nflpa-want-global-settlement-sources-say

Nomad
07-18-2011, 04:58 PM
Very nice for those retired guys and it's a good start!


http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/18/new-deal-adds-1-billion-in-benefits-for-retired-players/

Denver Native (Carol)
07-18-2011, 07:48 PM
The NFL Players Association is arranging to have its 32 union representatives gather Wednesday in Washington where they are to be briefed on the collective bargaining proposal before voting on it, according to two NFL sources.

It would appear an NFL labor settlement is near.

Veteran safety Brian Dawkins has the Broncos' vote. Dawkins also is on the players' union executive board which was already is the nation's capital today.

rest of article - http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_18502336?source=rss

Davii
07-18-2011, 09:11 PM
Get. It. Done.

NightTerror218
07-19-2011, 11:48 AM
Get. It. Done.


I guess there might be a hold up on the settlement of the lawsuit. Some players are demanding things before they are willing to settle. Mankins and Jackson want money or to be free agents ($10 Mill). Brees wants to be a free agent after this season. From the sounds the players are trying to reach into the owners pockets now for some more besides what they get in the CBA, personal gain.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6783030/report-vincent-jackson-san-diego-chargers-logan-mankins-new-england-patriots-eye-freedom-10m

http://mike-freeman.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6264363/30715015

Nomad
07-19-2011, 01:49 PM
Get. It. Done.

Well if it doesn't, you can thank (as Chris K. calls them) these 4 douchebags!

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/19/the-manning-brees-mankins-jackson-backlash-begins/

NightTerror218
07-19-2011, 01:59 PM
well if it doesn't, you can thank (as chris k. Calls them) these 4 douchebags!

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/19/the-manning-brees-mankins-jackson-backlash-begins/



awesome!!

Traveler
07-19-2011, 02:23 PM
I guess there might be a hold up on the settlement of the lawsuit. Some players are demanding things before they are willing to settle. Mankins and Jackson want money or to be free agents ($10 Mill). Brees wants to be a free agent after this season. From the sounds the players are trying to reach into the owners pockets now for some more besides what they get in the CBA, personal gain.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6783030/report-vincent-jackson-san-diego-chargers-logan-mankins-new-england-patriots-eye-freedom-10m

http://mike-freeman.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6264363/30715015

Wonder if Von Miller's agent is also asking for some special treatment since he is signed on as one of the plaintiffs?

Nomad
07-19-2011, 03:03 PM
Wonder if Von Miller's agent is also asking for some special treatment since he is signed on as one of the plaintiffs?

He hasn't done anything special in the NFL or earned special treatment by the BRONCOS.

Traveler
07-19-2011, 03:13 PM
He hasn't done anything special in the NFL or earned special treatment by the BRONCOS.

Doesn't matter. Precedent was set during the strike when Reggie White and others were given special exemptions as plantiffs.

Brees, Manning, Mankins, Jackson, are probably using that settlement as justification for their request money and UFA.

Nomad
07-19-2011, 03:15 PM
Doesn't matter. Precedent was set during the strike when Reggie White and others were given special exemptions as plantiffs.

Brees, Manning, Mankins, Jackson, are probably using that settlement as justification for their request money and UFA.

I just assume the lockout continue rather than give in to these guys especially an unproven rookie!

nevcraw
07-19-2011, 03:53 PM
If any of the plaintiffs were unhappy with settlement terms, they could object and opt out of the class action. That would not derail a settlement and would not, in itself, stop a new collective bargaining agreement.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6783030/nfl-satisfy-tom-brady-antitrust-plaintiffs-seal-deal

Tned
07-19-2011, 04:02 PM
Recent reports are also saying that Brees don't want to drop the suit unless they get lifetime exemptions from the franchise tag.

Lonestar
07-19-2011, 06:15 PM
Recent reports are also saying that Brees don't want to drop the suit unless they get lifetime exemptions from the franchise tag.

what the heck is wrong with these morons.. the guy has or at least had more money than he knows what to do with.. some gratitude to the fans of NO.

Denver Native (Carol)
07-19-2011, 10:57 PM
After a hectic day of reports that had its roots in an ominous item on Sunday from Ron Borges of the Boston Herald, Borges now shovels dirt onto the storm of something other than dirt (but also brown) that he kicked up when suggesting that Patriots guard Logan Mankins would seek free agency or compensation in exchanging for agreeing to settle his portion of the Brady antitrust lawsuit.

Specifically, Borges reports that the NFLPA* has decided not to pursue special treatment for the named plaintiffs in the Brady case.

rest of article - http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/19/report-nflpa-will-recommend-no-special-treatment-for-named-plaintiffs/

Nomad
07-20-2011, 11:46 AM
Advocating to get rid of two-a-days is going beyond being pansies! And Bart Scott agrees!

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/16/players-seek-reduction-in-training-camp-contact/

Two-a-days start in 2 weeks for my oldest son who will be beginning his high school career as a freshman! :elefant: I remember those days all too well in the Louisiana heat, at least he'll be cooler up here!:D

Lonestar
07-20-2011, 12:19 PM
Advocating to get rid of two-a-days is going beyond being pansies! And Bart Scott agrees!

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/16/players-seek-reduction-in-training-camp-contact/

Two-a-days start in 2 weeks for my oldest son who will be beginning his high school career as a freshman! :elefant: I remember those days all too well in the Louisiana heat, at least he'll be cooler up here!:D


But by now he has adapted to the climate it is all relative. So he still will Be in a world of hurt.

Good luck what position does he play.

Davii
07-20-2011, 12:57 PM
FYI - Brees said the story was a crock, he has not and will not ask for anything. Vincent Jackson said this morning his priorities are the same as his peers, to get back to football. So, at least two of them have called BS on the report they were holding things up.

LordTrychon
07-20-2011, 01:17 PM
FYI - Brees said the story was a crock, he has not and will not ask for anything. Vincent Jackson said this morning his priorities are the same as his peers, to get back to football. So, at least two of them have called BS on the report they were holding things up.

I wonder about that.

It seemed really odd in one sense, that some of these players that were the same that were calling for the NFL to hurry up and accept what was on the proposal, so they could get back to work.

Then again, it's not unusual (the opposite actually) for there to be a settlement on some terms with the actual plaintiffs. Correct me if I'm wrong, I'm not fact checking at the moment, but doesn't the new CBA limit the franchise tags? If Brees and Manning have already been franchised, they could want the exemption as a fair settlement. I don't put Mankins or Jacksons' supposed claims beyond them either.

They've denied it, but I've heard that where the reports may be wrong is just that they are not going to hold things up in the end.

It was pretty widely reported, (ESPN) so it seems odd to think that this came out of nowhere, and so specific.

Kluwe just got off the Rome show (new favorite punter). I didn't get to catch the whole thing (working) but I didn't catch any commentary about the denials. He didn't back down though, and it seems odd to have players saying this sort of thing about actions of the NFLPA if there's no truth to it.

If they get their settlements and no delay... no harm no foul. If they don't get settlements... no harm no foul.

If there is a delay over this... :tsk:

NightTerror218
07-20-2011, 01:24 PM
Well on ESPN I heard that the NFLPA was not giving the 10 players in the suit anything extra. They just want to get a deal done for the players.

Denver Native (Carol)
07-20-2011, 05:12 PM
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820de123/article/players-meet-but-wont-vote-wednesday-on-new-labor-deal?module=HP11_breaking_news

Canmore
07-20-2011, 05:24 PM
So what does this really mean? Are we close to a deal or not?

Denver Native (Carol)
07-20-2011, 05:34 PM
So what does this really mean? Are we close to a deal or not?


Part of the holdup in taking a vote, the source said, was that the player reps did not have a final document to review. The vote could take place by conference call or remote communication, very possibly tomorrow, according to the source, who seemed upbeat.

full article - http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6788034/2011-nfl-lockout-nflpa-vote-held-reps-give-demaurice-smith-ok-finish-deal

Canmore
07-20-2011, 05:38 PM
Hard to vote on a contract when you don't have one to look at. Sounds like things are pretty close. They need to come to some sort of agreement over the lawsuits.

Denver Native (Carol)
07-20-2011, 05:46 PM
Hard to vote on a contract when you don't have one to look at. Sounds like things are pretty close. They need to come to some sort of agreement over the lawsuits.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820de88b/article/report-brady-manning-brees-didnt-request-special-favors?module=HP11_headline_stack

Canmore
07-20-2011, 06:03 PM
Do you have any information on the TV deal?

Denver Native (Carol)
07-20-2011, 06:11 PM
Do you have any information on the TV deal?


The new accounting also means that if the game grows — as it surely will when the league sells a new Thursday night, season-long TV package (the continuation of the complete saturation of the TV week by the NFL) — then player salaries will grow. The NFL would have continued the stroke of brilliance enacted by Gene Upshaw and Paul Tagliabue by giving the players a vested financial interest in helping the game’s revenues grow. All NFL boats do rise with the tide

Not sure if this is what you were looking for. There is also much more information in regards to other things in the following article:

http://www.foxsportsohio.com/07/20/11/Players-seem-to-have-done-just-fine-in-C/landing.html?blockID=539991&feedID=3665

Denver Native (Carol)
07-20-2011, 08:41 PM
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820de5d8/article/what-to-expect-as-agreement-on-new-cba-nears?module=HP11_headline_stack

Denver Native (Carol)
07-20-2011, 10:26 PM
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820de123/article/nfl-players-should-be-in-a-position-to-take-votes-pash-says?module=HP11_headline_stack

Davii
07-20-2011, 11:41 PM
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820de123/article/nfl-players-should-be-in-a-position-to-take-votes-pash-says?module=HP11_headline_stack

I know that's the headline, but reading the actual article makes me feel a though that's not really the case.

Lonestar
07-20-2011, 11:41 PM
Hard to vote on a contract when you don't have one to look at. Sounds like things are pretty close. They need to come to some sort of agreement over the lawsuits.

sounds to me like congress voting on something and then MAYBE reading down the line..

Denver Native (Carol)
07-21-2011, 11:54 AM
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank told NFL Network that he is optimistic his fellow owners, who are meeting in Atlanta, will approve a new collective bargaining agreement with the players Thursday.

"I'm optimistic that we'll get a call for a vote today, and I'm optimistic that the ownership will approve a deal today," Blank said just before the owners began meeting at 10 a.m. ET in which they began reviewing the potential deal and how it would work. "Whether or not the players will have approved it before we vote, I'm not sure."

much more in article - http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820e3984/article/blank-optimistic-nfl-owners-will-approve-labor-deal-thursday?module=HP11_headline_stack

Nomad
07-21-2011, 12:01 PM
What about NFLPA recertifying? I read that it will take another 2-3 weeks to get the NFLPA to recertify because they'll have to gather all the signatures.

LordTrychon
07-21-2011, 12:45 PM
What about NFLPA recertifying? I read that it will take another 2-3 weeks to get the NFLPA to recertify because they'll have to gather all the signatures.

I haven't heard that at all. Heard they were doing most of this over massive conference call.

Nomad
07-21-2011, 01:38 PM
I haven't heard that at all. Heard they were doing most of this over massive conference call.

It may be jibberish or blowing smoke up someone's rearend, but it was mentioned here!! It said 2 weeks.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/21/latest-labor-issue-nflpa-recertification-timeline/