Comments on: The NFL Labor Dispute

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:03:10 +0000

Unfortunately this has all to do with greed, as with every other issue we have in America right now. There is more than enough money to go around, but both sides have placed their respective stakes in the ground and cooler heads WILL NOT PREVAIL. Not until they call each other truly rotten names and somebody says something really stupid.

One side is going to have to win, and the other is going to have to lose. For some stupid reason they wonâ€™t compromise, and for I canâ€™t and donâ€™t want to figure that out. It must be about ego.

Itâ€™s millionaire arguing with billionairesâ€¦ Wake me when something real happens, like lifeâ€¦

By: michael diedrich

michael diedrich — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 06:52:52 +0000

the owners just need to give up and pay the players so we can have football

By: Lloyd

Lloyd — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 16:08:09 +0000

I agree with a salary cap for rookies too. If they pan out as good players (like Berry) then they get their great contract after their first 2 years.

By: Argin

Argin — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 19:08:00 +0000

Psychological impact is right! LOL! And YES, WE NEED A SALARY CAP FOR ROOKIES!!!

By: Jeff in VA

Jeff in VA — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 16:55:04 +0000

Very informative, thank you. I have to disagree with you on one thing though. I think the fans make the league. No fans–no league. Players can be replaced. A 300% pay increase in 15 years is unbelieveable and probably higher than any other industry. Players make way too much and the fans are the ones who pay in the end. Owners need fans in the stands to make money. Salaries drive up the cost of seats that determine if the stands are full or not. While players salaries have increased %300 over the past 15 years, their fan’s salaries have probably increased 3-5% a year in that same period. And the owners aren’t making that much more than they were 15 years ago. If the owners were making 300% more than they were 15 years ago, then I would be mad at them. I am for a salary cap on rookies. Pay them a set salary for two years based on their order drafted, then let them make what they can after that. With all that said, I want my football. Not only would there be a financial impact on the nation, there would be a psychological impact too.

By: bricarr2

bricarr2 — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 16:12:06 +0000

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but this thing is a mess. There is a better chance of no football next year than most people think.

By: Brian

Brian — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 07:14:57 +0000

I don’t really disagree with the article except to say that both the players and the owners on the whole are too greedy and if something isn’t done it could lead to big problems if not now then sooner rather than later. There does need to be a Rookie Salary Cap it makes no since to me that someone who has never taken an NFL snap can make more money than a 10 year veteran who has put their body on the line game in and game out. I love this sport but team caps are what makes it so great. The player’s and the owners both need to realize that they need each other to make this game work. Its true the player’s are the ones who put their bodies on the line but if the owners didn’t have the money to put teams in cities the football players won’t have a job. They need to come to an agreement that is more middle of the road and fair for all sides but as long as greed is so prevalent in our culture and it stays a world of a “ME” first philosophy this will never happen. Here is to hoping we have football to enjoy next season.

By: NICOLE

NICOLE — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 04:11:55 +0000

Good article. You did your research and know your facts. Keep up the good work.

By: Argin

Argin — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 02:53:12 +0000

@Lloyd…and Thank You!!!

By: Argin

Argin — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 02:42:49 +0000

@Lloyd….no, I believe its June 1st before any free agents can be signed.

By: Lloyd

Lloyd — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 20:23:14 +0000

Good article, Argin. I was a little confused about what would happen if a new CBA was not in place by March and you answered most of the questions I had. I also understand that teams can’t sign current free agents after the stoppage. Can they be signed before March 3th?