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DenBronx
07-21-2011, 06:24 PM
Just saw it on NFLN. They are speaking now.

League year to begin Wednesday.

It's about damn time!!!

GrayWolf
07-21-2011, 06:26 PM
Owners voted 31 - 0. Guess who didn't vote?

DenBronx
07-21-2011, 06:27 PM
Hall of Fame game is cancelled.

DenBronx
07-21-2011, 06:28 PM
Owners voted 31 - 0. Guess who didn't vote?

Al Davis? :confused:

GrayWolf
07-21-2011, 06:30 PM
Al Davis? :confused:

Yep, Davis didn't want to help the league, but wouldn't hurt it either so he abstained.

Tned
07-21-2011, 06:30 PM
Here are the details of the agreement:


As part of the transition rules for the 2011 League Year, the parties have agreed that the CBA’s specified deadlines for certain free agency contract tenders will be delayed to the dates indicated below. For example, the deadline for the CBA’s “June 1 Tender” to Unrestricted Free Agents will be changed from June 1 to August 12.

Following are key dates on the revised 2011 League Calendar, contingent upon ratification of the agreement by the players prior to these dates:

JULY

July 23 Voluntary training, conditioning and classroom instruction permitted until first day of clubs’ preseason training camps.

July 23 Pre-2011 League Year Period commences. 2011 Free Agency List to be issued and will become effective on the first day of the 2011 League Year (July 27). Clubs/players may begin to renegotiate contracts. Clubs may begin to sign Drafted Rookies and their own UFAs, RFAs, Exclusive Rights Players and Franchise Players.

July 23 Waivers begin for the 2011 League Year.

July 23 Starting at 2:00 PM ET, clubs may negotiate with, but not sign, Undrafted Rookie Free Agents, free agents, and other clubs’ UFAs, RFAs, and Franchise Players.

July 24 Starting at 2:00 PM ET, clubs may begin to sign undrafted rookie free agents.

July 27 2011 League Year commences at 2:00 PM ET, provided NFLPA has ratified CBA. Free Agency Signing Period begins. Clubs may sign free agents and other clubs’ Unrestricted Free Agents. Clubs may sign Offer Sheets. Trading period begins. All Clubs must be under the Salary Cap. Top 51 rule applies.

July 27 Expand rosters to 90-man limit.

July 27 Training Camps open for all clubs, provided NFLPA has ratified CBA. Day One activities limited to physicals, meetings, and conditioning. No pads permitted on Day Two or Day Three.

AUGUST

August 9 Deadline for players under contract to report to their clubs to earn an Accrued Season for free agency.

August 11-15 First Preseason Weekend

August 12 Deadline for signing of Offer Sheets by Restricted Free Agents. (17-day period concludes)

August 12 Deadline for June 1 Tender to Unrestricted Free Agents. If the player has not signed a Player Contract with a Club by August 26, he may negotiate or sign a Player Contract from August 26 until the Tuesday following the tenth week of the regular season, at 4:00 PM ET, only with his Prior Club.

August 12 Deadline: if a Drafted Rookie has not signed a Player Contract by this date, he cannot be traded during his initial League Year and may sign a Player Contract only with the drafting Club until the day of the Draft in the next League Year.

August 13-17 Each Club has until five days prior to its second preseason game to provide any tendered but unsigned Exclusive Rights Player or Restricted Free Agent with written notice of the Club’s intent to place the player on the Exempt List if the player fails to report at least the day before the Club’s second preseason game.

August 16 Deadline for Prior Club to exercise Right of First Refusal to Restricted Free Agents. (Four-day matching period conlcudes)

August 17 Deadline for June 1 Tender to Restricted Free Agents who have received a Qualifying Offer for a Right of First Refusal Only.

August 18-22 Second Preseason Weekend.

August 25-28 Third Preseason Weekend.

August 26 Signing Period ends for Unrestricted Free Agents who received the June 1 Tender.

August 29 Deadline for June 15 Tender to Restricted Free Agents. If player’s Qualifying Offer is greater than 110% of the player’s prior year’s Paragraph 5 Salary (with all other terms of his prior year contract carried forward unchanged), the Club may withdraw the Qualifying Offer on August 29 and retain its exclusive negotiating rights to the player, so long as the Club immediately tenders the player a one-year Player Contract of at least 110% of his prior year’s Paragraph 5 Salary, with all the terms of his prior year’s contract carried forward unchanged.

August 30 Clubs reduce rosters from 90 players to 75 players.

SEPTEMBER

September 1-2 Fourth Preseason Weekend.

September 3 Clubs reduce rosters to 53 players.

September 8-12 First Regular-Season Weekend.

September 18-19 Second Regular-Season Weekend

September 20 Deadline at 4:00 PM ET for any Club that designated a Franchise Player to sign such player to a multi-year contract or extension.

If approved by the players, the new collective bargaining agreement will include the following key terms:

TERM:

◦The fixed term of the agreement covers the 2011 through 2020 seasons and includes the 2021 draft.
PLAYER HEALTH AND SAFETY:

◦Immediate implementation of changes to promote player health and safety by:
1.Reducing the off-season program by five weeks, reducing OTAs from 14 to 10;
2.Limiting on-field practice time and contact;
3.Limiting full-contact practices in the preseason and regular season;
4.Increasing number of days off for players.
◦Opportunity for current players to remain in the player medical plan for life.
◦An enhanced injury protection benefit of up to $1 million of a player’s salary for the contract year after his injury and up to $500,000 in the second year after his injury.
◦No change to the 16-4 season format until at least 2013; any subsequent increase in the number of regular-season games must be made by agreement with the NFL Players Association.
◦$50 million per year joint fund for medical research, healthcare programs, and NFL Charities, including NFLPA-related charities.
RETIRED PLAYER BENEFITS:

◦Over the next 10 years, additional funding for retiree benefits of between $900 million and $1 billion. The largest single amount, $620 million, will be used for a new “Legacy Fund,” which will be devoted to increasing pensions for pre-1993 retirees.
◦Other improvements will be made to post-career medical options, the disability plan, the 88 Plan, career transition and degree completion programs, and the Player Care Plan.
DRAFT/FREE AGENCY SYSTEM:

◦An annual Draft of seven rounds plus compensatory picks for teams which lose free agents.
◦Unrestricted free agency for players after four accrued seasons; restricted free agency for players with three accrued seasons.
◦Free agency exceptions (franchise and transition players).
ENTRY LEVEL COMPENSATION SYSTEM:

◦New entry-level compensation system including the following elements:
1.All drafted players sign four-year contracts.
2.Undrafted free agents sign three-year contracts.
3.Maximum total compensation per draft class.
4.Limited contract terms.
5.Strong anti-holdout rules.
6.Clubs have option to extend the contract of a first-round draftee for a fifth year, based on agreed-upon tender amounts.
◦Creation of new fund to redistribute, beginning in 2012, savings from new rookie pay system to current and retired player benefits and a veteran player performance pool.
ECONOMICS:

◦Salary cap plus benefits of $142.4 million per club in 2011 ($120.375 million for salary and bonus) and at least that amount in 2012 and 2013.
◦Beginning in 2012, salary cap to be set based on a combined share of “all revenue,” a new model differentiated by revenue source with no expense reductions. Players will receive 55 percent of national media revenue, 45 percent of NFL Ventures revenue, and 40 percent of local club revenue.
◦Beginning in 2012, annual “true up” to reflect revenue increases or decreases versus projections.
◦Clubs receive credit for actual stadium investment and up to 1.5 percent of revenue each year.
◦Player share must average at least 47 percent for the 10-year term of the agreement.
◦League-wide commitment to cash spending of 99 percent of the cap in 2011 and 2012.
◦For the 2013-2016 seasons, and again for the 2017-2020 seasons, the clubs collectively will commit to cash spending of at least 95 percent of the cap.
◦Each club committed to cash spending of 89 percent of the cap from 2013-2016 and 2017-2020.
◦Increases to minimum salaries of 10 percent in Year 1 with continuing increases each year of the agreement.
2011-2012 TRANSITION RULES:

◦Special transition rules to protect veteran players in 2011. All teams will have approximately $3.5 million in what would otherwise be performance-based pay available to fund veteran player salaries.
◦Each club may “borrow” up to $3 million in cap room from a future year, which may be used to support veteran player costs.
◦In 2012, each club may “borrow” up to $1.5 million in cap room from a future year. Both these amounts would be repaid in future years.
OTHER:

◦No judicial oversight of the agreement. Neutral arbitrators jointly appointed by the NFL and NFLPA will resolve disputes as appropriate.
◦Settlement of all pending litigation.

http://nfllabor.com/2011/07/21/nfl-clubs-approve-comprehensive-agreement/

MileHighCrew
07-21-2011, 06:31 PM
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/21/owners-ratify-settlement-in-major-step-toward-ending-nfl-lockout/

here is a link

NightTerror218
07-21-2011, 06:31 PM
Yep, Davis didn't want to help the league, but wouldn't hurt it either so he abstained.

He prob forgot why he was there, and what it was all about. I thought he was a walking zombie...died long ago....would make sense he abstained if he couldnt talk anymore

Dean
07-21-2011, 06:34 PM
The ball is now in the players court.

DenBronx
07-21-2011, 06:36 PM
Buckle up because the NFL is in for a crazy couple of weeks for free agency.

Tned
07-21-2011, 06:44 PM
Fwiw:


rt @si_jimtrotter: For clarification, the owners didn't ratify a settlement agreement that was ok'd by the players. They ratified their own proposal. ...

Tned
07-21-2011, 06:45 PM
More:


RT @PostBroncos: And Mort chimes in from NFLPA headquarters in DC ... RT @mortreport: Sorry but this is not being well-received by some player leaders

NightTerror218
07-21-2011, 06:45 PM
Fwiw:

that was probably in response to what Smith said to throw another curve ball :tsk:

Tned
07-21-2011, 06:47 PM
Ouch:


@mortreport: "It puts onus on players to make a decision to agree; paints us into a corner with fans. We'll discuss tonight but the idea of reconstituting as a union as never been a slam dunk as the owners have already assumed."

Another high-ranking NFLPA official: "We are not happy here. We had to honor to not vote on an agreement that was not final (Wednesday). This is not over. This actually takes away incentives from players to vote yes tonight."

Tned
07-21-2011, 06:48 PM
More:


@mortreport: RT @OSUwizard: @mortreport what is players biggest concern/complaint? > Never had this agreement to vote on; some players see 1-sided bullying at end

Tned
07-21-2011, 06:48 PM
More:


RT @SI_JimTrotter: you can take it to the bank that the players are not going to ratify this proposal as currently presented. #nfl



RT @DonBanks: But why do I feel this thing's not over? Maybe because silence from players side might speak volumes. We'll soon see if that sense is wrong.

chazoe60
07-21-2011, 06:50 PM
I called out the players a couple of weeks ago for being douche bags and now I'm being proven right. These greedy ****s don't like being paid 48% of one of the most profitable businesses in the world? **** them.

Tned
07-21-2011, 06:51 PM
More, more:


RT @SI_JimTrotter: there were outstanding issues that had yet to be resolved, and the players are not going to ratify the proposal w/o those being addressed.

Kapaibro
07-21-2011, 06:53 PM
yay!!!!:elefant::beer::elefant::beer::elefant:

Tned
07-21-2011, 06:58 PM
De Smith email to player reps:


RT @SI_JimTrotter: i've received a copy of an email that demaurice smith has sent to the player reps. it reads as follows: ...

RT @SI_JimTrotter: 1) "As you know the Owners have ratifified their proposal to settle our differences. It is my understanding they are forwarding it to us.

RT @SI_JimTrotter: 2) As u may have heard, they apparently approved a supplemental revenue sharing proposal. Obly, we hv not bn a part of those discussions.

RT @SI_JimTrotter: 3) As you know from yesterday, issues that need to be collectively bargained remain open. ...

RT @SI_JimTrotter: 4) other issues such as workers compensation, economic issues and end of deal terms remain unresolved.

RT @SI_JimTrotter: 5) There is no agreement between the NFL and the Players at this time. I look forward to our call tonight.

NightTerror218
07-21-2011, 07:00 PM
De Smith email to player reps:

haha i just posted this too

Tned
07-21-2011, 07:05 PM
Posting some of this in both related threads, so everyone sees.

Wet blanket part 2:


Here’s the key two sections section as we see it:

“[The settlement] gives the players only three days–Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of next week–to try to bargain any changes to the old CBA. Any such changes would have to be agreed to by the owners in order to be incorporated into the Agreement, which would then become final on Saturday, July 30. If the NFL does not agree to the players’ proposed changes, the old CBA terms on benefits, discipline, safety, etc. will remain unchanged for another ten years,” the email reads.

It gets worse.

“In addition to depriving the players of the time needed to consider forming a union and making needed changes to the old Agreement, this proposed procedure would in my view also violate federal labor laws. Those laws prohibit employers from coercing their employees into forming a union, and could result in any Agreement reached through the procedure being declared null and void,” the email finishes.

Read the rest here: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/21/email-to-nflpa-reps-questions-nfl-procedure-to-end-lockout/

Tned
07-21-2011, 07:29 PM
And more:


RT @PostBroncos: RT @Jay_Glazer: I'm hearing players will NOT vote bc they haven't seen what owners have done w changes players made to the owners' proposal.

Tned
07-21-2011, 07:29 PM
As expected:


RT @dkaplanSBJ: USA Today reporting players have rejected the deal.

Tned
07-21-2011, 07:32 PM
Pick your source:


RT @Jay_Glazer: I'm now hearing the players will NOT vote bc they haven't even seen what owners have done w changes players made to the owners' proposal.

He's talking on NFLN and he's saying he has texts from a number of players saying they won't vote.

Tned
07-21-2011, 07:35 PM
...


RT @dkaplanSBJ: Now hearing USA Today report not accurate. Dosn't mean players like the owners proposal, just no rejection, yet

Tned
07-21-2011, 07:36 PM
...


RT @AlbertBreer: On our air, @Jay_Glazer just said there's gonna be NO player vote. I'm hearing this call is not going well right now.

nevcraw
07-21-2011, 07:38 PM
I called out the players a couple of weeks ago for being douche bags and now I'm being proven right. These greedy ****s don't like being paid 48% of one of the most profitable businesses in the world? **** them.

good lord.

Denver Native (Carol)
07-21-2011, 07:40 PM
It was just noted on ESPN that the players have until next Tuesday to vote

Denver Native (Carol)
07-21-2011, 08:02 PM
ESPN has continuing coverage on this live. Mortensen just said that the players do not have the proposal yet.

Kapaibro
07-21-2011, 08:24 PM
will these mofos just get their shit together and give us a damned season!!!

The Glue Factory
07-22-2011, 10:16 AM
Looks like Smith and the Players were just sitting around in Margaretaville instead of putting contingency plans into place. Small matters like setting everything up to recertify at a moments notice, should the proposal be acceptable. But then again I guess that's just me.

I wouldn't be surprised if Smith filed anti-trust for the reason he said and the judge laughing him out of court.

topscribe
07-22-2011, 10:46 AM
And through it all, those who provide all that money, the fans, comprise an
aggregate persona non grata . . .

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topscribe
07-22-2011, 10:53 AM
Snookered or not, players staring at fair deal


Upon further review . . .

On Thursday evening, the NFL owners made a dramatic announcement in Atlanta. They had voted 31-0 to approve a 10-year deal that would end the
four-month-old lockout of their 1,900-plus players. The season was saved.

Training camps would open next week and order would be restored to the universe.

"Our fans won't have to hear about labor relations for the next 10 years," New York Giants owner John Mara said. "That's a relief for me, too."

It turned out to be more like 10 minutes. The NFL Players Association, the once and future union, began putting out word that it had not agreed to the deal at all. The players declined to vote on the announced agreement in a conference call among (non-)union representatives. Afterward, the NFLPA rattled its sword, suggesting the NFL announcement violated labor law by pressuring the players to recertify their union.

Read rest of article here: http://tinyurl.com/42bkdbs

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Tned
07-22-2011, 10:57 AM
While it doesn't specifically say it in the release by the NFL, the NFLN is reporting that the owners have agreed to eliminate two a days.

topscribe
07-22-2011, 11:04 AM
Rod Smith: If DeMaurice Smith wasn't there, the deal would have been done a long time ago.

http://www.stationcaster.com/player_skinned.php?s=96&c=740&f=121611

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DenBronx
07-22-2011, 12:10 PM
I think the fans need to vote.


We could just lock them both out for being little btchs.

BORDERLINE
07-22-2011, 12:36 PM
Rod Smith: If DeMaurice Smith wasn't there, the deal would have been done a long time ago.

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Rod making a lot of sense. Thanks for the link:salute:

Tned
07-22-2011, 01:02 PM
...


RT @ProFootballTalk: Per source who attended labor seminar: "The only thing the players didn't get is for someone else to play for them."

MOtorboat
07-22-2011, 01:03 PM
Rod Smith: If DeMaurice Smith wasn't there, the deal would have been done a long time ago.

http://www.stationcaster.com/player_skinned.php?s=96&c=740&f=121611

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:yardog:

Denver Native (Carol)
07-22-2011, 01:05 PM
NFL general managers were told Friday at a meeting to discuss the specifics of the proposed labor agreement that the Saturday start to re-signing free agents and opening team facilities to players is on hold until the NFL Players Association board of executives accepts terms of Thursday's announced deal, sources told ESPN.com's John Clayton.

An official NFL announcement of the delay is expected later Friday.

GMs were told that they could start some business activities the day after acceptance of the labor agreement, sources said, but it's still uncertain when that will occur.

rest of article, and conversation with Vonnie Holliday - Redskins' player rep:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6793054/nfl-lockout-gms-told-business-hold-sources-say

NightTerror218
07-22-2011, 01:25 PM
From article in DenverPost, player quote

"The stuff you hear from the media and what you hear from Brian Dawkins is a little bit different," said Dain Taylor, an undrafted rookie outside linebacker from Drake University and Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch. "But at least it sounds like it's down to days instead of weeks."

broncohead
07-22-2011, 01:44 PM
No two a days? How long is a regular practice? 2-3 hrs? Must be nice

Denver Native (Carol)
07-22-2011, 01:50 PM
Don't count on Broncos players reporting to their team's headquarters Saturday.

To hear the players who gathered for trainer Loren Landow's conditioning workout Friday at Valor Christian High School, second-half ratification of the NFL's proposed collective bargaining agreement isn't expected to come until early next week.

"There's nothing to talk about until we see all the documents," said Brian Dawkins, one of 17 Broncos who attended the conditioning workout Friday and the team's player representative. "There has been no talk of taking a vote today."

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_18530476

T.K.O.
07-22-2011, 02:09 PM
just gives Tebow more time to find lost puppies and save lives !
it's all good, the players know they have about a week before they start losing 92 mil a week:salute:

Lonestar
07-22-2011, 02:24 PM
No two a days? How long is a regular practice? 2-3 hrs? Must be nice

The wussification of the NFL. Heard they were changing the name to NFFL. National Flag football league.

Tned
07-22-2011, 02:27 PM
Mike Mayock is making a great point on NFLN. He's talked about the big loser in terms of the one a days and limited practices are the new guys, undrafted free agents, etc. There will now be fewer reps to go around, and they need x number of reps to get their starters and higher drafted rookies ready to go -- implement new schemes, etc. There will be far fewer reps available for the guys trying to make the team.

topscribe
07-22-2011, 02:27 PM
The wussification of the NFL. Heard they were changing the name to NFFL. National Flag football league.

More pay for an easier job for the same employer. Hmmm . . . I need to call the boss.

We need to talk . . .

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T.K.O.
07-22-2011, 02:31 PM
once the deal is ratified ,we will probably see a "voluntary" 2nd workout available to guys who would like to remain with the team;):D

Tned
07-22-2011, 02:33 PM
once the deal is ratified ,we will probably see a "voluntary" 2nd workout available to guys who would like to remain with the team;):D

Probably not. Typically, when you negotiate something in the CBA, there is no wiggle room, even if the player agrees.

T.K.O.
07-22-2011, 02:43 PM
Probably not. Typically, when you negotiate something in the CBA, there is no wiggle room, even if the player agrees.

yeah...but we all know the guy who shows up for work early and stays late....usually gets the promotion.
or the bosses nephew:laugh:

NightTerror218
07-22-2011, 02:47 PM
Probably not. Typically, when you negotiate something in the CBA, there is no wiggle room, even if the player agrees.

Of you will see Tebow and a few other staying late to work on routes and snaps.........

Otron would be at the bar afterwards......handing out shots and beers

T.K.O.
07-22-2011, 02:55 PM
Of you will see Tebow and a few other staying late to work on routes and snaps.........

Otron would be at the bar afterwards......handing out shots and beers

SWEET ! which bar ?...shotgun willy's ?:D

NightTerror218
07-22-2011, 02:56 PM
SWEET ! which bar ?...shotgun willy's ?:D

Applebees

T.K.O.
07-22-2011, 03:41 PM
Applebees

oh....so he's cruisin' for hotties as well:salute:

Denver Native (Carol)
07-22-2011, 04:06 PM
from article:


Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Jackson continues to demand $10 million or no franchise tag for life, despite Jackson’s public claims to the contrary. While Jackson hasn’t made the demands himself (of course), people “close to him” have made the demands.

Florio mentioned the NFLPA* fears a lawsuit from Jackson. The Chargers receiver has somehow become an issue for both sides of the labor dispute.

full article - http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/22/vincent-jackson-remains-a-thorn-in-side-of-labor-deal/

Denver Native (Carol)
07-22-2011, 04:34 PM
NFL Players Association lawyers and officials have started to digest the league's proposal for a new collective bargaining agreement, and there are several concerns regarding language contained in it and matters the players believe are unresolved, numerous sources with direct knowledge of the situation said Friday.

Conversations with player representatives and NFLPA officials revealed no sense that a vote on ratification was imminent, instead indicating that more time will be necessary to reach an agreement on the deal approved by owners Thursday.

much more in article - http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820e913b/article/players-taking-time-to-vet-proposed-cba-set-monday-meeting?module=HP11_cp

Canmore
07-22-2011, 04:38 PM
The saga continues.

Lonestar
07-22-2011, 04:42 PM
Let me predict again.

They will dick around until they miss their second paycheck in Sep then they will bitch slap anyone that gets in their way to get paid n

Canmore
07-22-2011, 04:45 PM
The wussification of the NFL. Heard they were changing the name to NFFL. National Flag football league.

Love that description. :defense:

Denver Native (Carol)
07-22-2011, 05:00 PM
Though an email went out to NFL players Friday afternoon telling them the player reps planned to meet Monday, NFLPA leadership sources told ESPN that no meeting is scheduled, and their plan is to continue to work through the weekend.

Text of the letter, obtained by ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter:

"Guys, To keep you abreast of the latest developments, we are reviewing the latest proposal for a settlement. Because of the passing of Myra Kraft in Boston, the NFLPA will not be making any public statements in honor of the Kraft family. Our recommendation is for everyone to stay put and keep doing what you are doing where you are doing it. We will meet again on Monday to discuss our options and the direction we want to go. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us. Thanks for your patience. Your Player Reps."

much more in article, and George Smith/Mortensen talking discussing latest:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6793054/nfl-lockout-nflpa-work-weekend-sources-say

Lonestar
07-23-2011, 12:50 AM
Looks like smith is a bigger weasel than anyone knew.

If three of the most sale Ted owners in the league Believed they had a hand shake deal done.

It was a done deal.

DenBronx
07-23-2011, 08:42 PM
Just saw that the players are for sure voting on Monday and we will all know by Tuesday.

Players will start to report on Wens and they are trying to recertify by Friday.


Basically the lockout is lifted but still locked out pending a player 51% vote. :confused:


Anyhow, everyone in the NFL just needs to get their asses back to work. I didnt just pay $130 for a whole season of NFL ticket with Direct TV for nothing. :coffee:

Canmore
07-23-2011, 08:46 PM
Just saw that the players are for sure voting on Monday and we will all know by Tuesday.

Players will start to report on Wens and they are trying to recertify by Friday.


Basically the lockout is lifted but still locked out pending a player 51% vote. :confused:


Anyhow, everyone in the NFL just needs to get their asses back to work. I didnt just pay $130 for a whole season of NFL ticket with Direct TV for nothing. :coffee:

Link please or was this NFL Network?

DenBronx
07-23-2011, 08:49 PM
Link please or was this NFL Network?

Yes it was on NFLN

But here is a link. It might not have all the details that was just on NFLN though. Looks like FA will start early next week too.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/23/players-could-report-by-wednesday-start-of-free-agency-under-discussion/

DenBronx
07-23-2011, 08:51 PM
Also, the new CBA will be a full 10 years and NO opt out clause for the players.


http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/23/early-word-on-length-of-deal-firm-10-years-no-opt-out-clause/

Canmore
07-23-2011, 08:51 PM
Yes it was on NFLN

But here is a link. It might not have all the details that was just on NFLN though. Looks like FA will start early next week too.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/23/players-could-report-by-wednesday-start-of-free-agency-under-discussion/

Thank you. :salute: