The NFL Union Files Collusion Case

[Nyi28nhl]

Lost in the sniping that unfolded last week between the union and the NFL is a fairly important development that likely sparked the sniping.

A league source tells us that the union filed last week its long-expected collusion case.

Per the source, the case focuses on the allegation that the teams agreed not to pursue restricted free agents in 2010. The claim also alleges that teams deliberately and collectively delayed option bonus payments due in 2011 until the first day after the first regular-season game.

Source: Union files collusion case
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/17/source-union-files-collusion-case/

[All Day Peterson]

I really hope they settle this soon. I don't want to see football cancelled next year like hockey was a couple years ago.

[Nyi28nhl]

Union not acknowleding filing of collusion suit, yet
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/18/union-not-acknowleding-filing-of-collusion-suit-yet/

[Nyi28nhl]

CBA talks frustrating Roger Goodell
sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6034842

[All Day Peterson]

I rlly hope this gets settled before fa. It would hurt the nfl so much to have a lockout.

[Nyi28nhl]

NFL Union Head DeMaurice Smith Meets With Commissioner Roger Goodell Today
www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-01-19/nfl-union-head-demaurice-smith-meets-with-commissioner-roger-goodell-today.html

[ozzie]

Hey! It's not all bad if there is a lockout!

There's always the CFL.....

[All Day Peterson]

Jan 20, 2011 11:15:54 GMT -5 ozzie said:

Hey! It's not all bad if there is a lockout!

There's always the CFL.....

I'd rather watch afl!

[Nyi28nhl]

Roger Goodell ready to cut pay to $1
sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6060915

[FootballFreak03]

This will get done before April. I will guarantee it. Most of these players, believe it or not, actually do need the money because of their spending, and backups honestly really dont make that much. The players and owners will eventually give in and compromise with the NFL, and it will be all good.


The NBA has a real issue though, because their money situation makes no sense at all and they have a terrible revenue distribution. The NFL as a business is financially stable and will have an easier time.

[Nyi28nhl]

“With no agreement, we will have failed the fans,” Pash said.

NFL stresses immediate consequences of possible lockout
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/27/nfl-stresses-immediate-consequences-of-possible-lockout/

[FootballFreak03]

Its a good thing with all these reports out. Makes the urge to get this deal done even greater. Still expect this to be done in April at some point, May no later.


Now, my guess would be no draft with no agreement? Can somebody clarify?

[Nyi28nhl]

But some league insiders remain convinced that the NFL is bluffing about a lockout, and that come March 4 the league will declare an impasse and impose the terms of its last, best offer before the impasse was reached. (It’s the “March 4 surprise” that we mentioned a couple of weeks ago.)

Of course, the terms imposed by the league will likely be less than the ultimate best offer, since further negotiation after impasse is declared will require the league as a practical matter to make concessions.

Some league insider remain convinced impasse, not lockout, is coming
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/30/some-league-insider-remain-convinced-impasse-not-lockout-is-coming/

[All Day Peterson]

Impasse wouldnt be too bad because we would still get football on time next year. Wouldnt that mean we are in the same position this time next year though?