BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- The NFL and NFL Players Association have three years remaining on their collective bargaining agreement, and already the players are digging in. Asked Thursday if he had any hopes for a smooth agreement ahead of the deal's 2021 expiration, NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith said: "No. We prepare for war."
Speaking at his annual Super Bowl news conference, Smith added: "So if we're able to get a collective bargaining agreement done, that's great. But all of these men went through a unilateral declared war on players in 2010 and 2011. I think it's important for [NFL commissioner Roger Goodell] and I to have a wonderful open discussion, but he represents the owners, and we represent the players."
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R.I.P. Nelson aka TonyHunter87 1971 - 2017 far too soon..
Your last words to me: "Your a great guy RFIP. I was very sad when you left the board, and your son, but was glad to see you back. Take care my friend, may God be by your side." 09/09/2017 12:58AM
No Nelson, you were a far better man than I, and I am sure an awesome husband and father as well. I will miss you my friend. -RFIP