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Post by Orange on Jul 21, 2011 19:40:11 GMT -5
Part of me is happy, but part of me hopes that there are a lot of people that boycott the NFL over this sheer ridiculousness that we've had to watch for the past few months. Still, I am happy that we finally get some positive news out of this  |
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Post by andrew8798 on Jul 21, 2011 19:42:07 GMT -5
USA Today is reporting that the players rejected the deal.
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Post by Mayonnaise on Jul 21, 2011 19:45:53 GMT -5
USA Today is reporting that the players rejected the deal. NFL Network the same. Seriously, f*** the NFLPA. At least the owners are trying to negotiate, the players "our way or nothing" is bullshit and only hurting them. |
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Post by andrew8798 on Jul 21, 2011 19:48:02 GMT -5
Details of what the deal were
- New Rookie Comp System
- $120.4 Cap in 2011
- Salary Floor 99% of Cap in 2011 and 95% in 2012
- 4 Preseason Games through at least 2013
- $900M to $1B added to Retiree Benefits
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Post by Matt on Jul 21, 2011 19:56:41 GMT -5
I have the bad feeling that this is going to end up going into the regular season now.
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Post by andrew8798 on Jul 21, 2011 20:02:56 GMT -5
SBJLizMullen Liz Mullen
Source: The owners' negotiating team took to their constituents terms the players' negotiating team told them they would not agree to.
@heathevans Heath Evans
Here is what the "Real" fans need 2 know: The owners tried 2 slip many things n2 the CBA "they" voted on that were NEVER agreed 2! #PRPlay
@jasonlacanfora Jason La Canfora
Multiple player reps reiterate to me what I've been regarding a vote on settlement/CBA - no vote until all lingering issues resolved ...
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Post by Fauxberg on Jul 21, 2011 21:19:24 GMT -5
USA Today is reporting that the players rejected the deal. NFL Network the same. Seriously, f*** the NFLPA. At least the owners are trying to negotiate, the players "our way or nothing" is bulls*** and only hurting them. And now, the NFL has to cancel the 1st preseason game because of the lockout. Goddamit!  |
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Post by andrew8798 on Jul 21, 2011 21:25:22 GMT -5
The NFLPA sent out a second email to player reps Thursday night, accusing the owners of violating federal labor laws with their CBA proposal.
The crux of the issue is that the owners cannot link union recertification to a proposed deal because coercion is against the law. Several key issues, including player discipline under the NFL's personal conduct policy cannot be finalized until recertification as a collective bargaining unit.
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Post by scott on Jul 21, 2011 22:16:48 GMT -5
ESPN is reporting now that a players' vote is expected on Friday. Of course, with all the madness that went on today, one should take this information with a couple grains of salt.
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Post by Krimzon on Jul 21, 2011 22:19:18 GMT -5
The NFLPA sent out a second email to player reps Thursday night, accusing the owners of violating federal labor laws with their CBA proposal. The crux of the issue is that the owners cannot link union recertification to a proposed deal because coercion is against the law. Several key issues, including player discipline under the NFL's personal conduct policy cannot be finalized until recertification as a collective bargaining unit. Rotoworld  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2011 22:41:56 GMT -5
@mortreport: Good news. Players wrapped call, then leadership received final details. Reviewing. A vote can come tomorrow if they can satisfy a finishing detail or 2.
@mortreport: Players want lockout lifted if/after they vote yes, then sign player union cards at team facility, collected by reps and regional directors
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Post by Milkman Norm on Jul 22, 2011 0:59:39 GMT -5
NFL Network the same. Seriously, f*** the NFLPA. At least the owners are trying to negotiate, the players "our way or nothing" is bulls*** and only hurting them. And now, the NFL has to cancel the 1st preseason game because of the lockout. Goddamit! Really? You're upset about losing the meaningless Hall of Fame game? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2011 18:32:53 GMT -5
The fact that the lockout is still going on isn't stopping ESPN from revealing the Team Ratings for Madden 12. AFC East, West and North are the only ones revealed so far.
Buffalo Bills: 73
The 28th-ranked team in the game, and it's really no surprise when you only have two players on your roster rated an 89 overall or higher and one of those is your punter.
Miami Dolphins: 78
Having two studs at tackle should give Chad Henne plenty of time to hit Brandon Marshall in the open field. But with Henne's 75 throwing accuracy, he might not always find the target.
New York Jets: 87
Tied for the fourth-highest overall rating in "Madden 12," the Jets defense is a force to be reckoned with thanks to Mr. 99 overall Darrelle Revis, not to mention three other defenders rated 90 or higher overall.
New England Patriots: 88
The third-best team in the game, according to the ratings, thanks in part to Tom Brady's 99 overall. But the "Madden" love doesn't stop there as the Patriots feature 21 players rated 80 or higher overall.
Denver Broncos: 74
It's all about who you want as your starting quarterback in Denver. Tim Tebow is 77 overall with 80 speed and 76 throwing accuracy while Kyle Orton is 82 overall with only 64 speed but 85 accuracy. Really depends on how you like to play "Madden." As a guy who likes mobility, I'll take Tebow.
San Diego Chargers: 85
With Philip Rivers clocking in at 96 overall and Antonio Gates at 99, the Chargers are going to be tearing up defenses through the air. The fact that they have three running backs with 90-plus speed doesn't hurt, either.
Kansas City Chiefs: 84
Jamaal Charles was one of the surprises of the "Madden" cover vote, showing strong support throughout his campaign. His reward? EA Sports makes him one of the most feared backs in Madden with 98 speed.
Oakland Raiders: 76
Darrius Heyward-Bey blazes the virtual field with 97 speed but only has a 68 catching rating. That pretty much sums up the team right there. Oh yeah, Shane Lechler is a beast at 98 overall.
Cincinnati Bengals: 71
The second lowest-rated team in "Madden 12," but that shouldn't stop gamers from playing as Cincinnati as this is a team built on receivers who can fly with A.J. Green, Chad Ochocinco, Jordan Shipley, and Jerome Simpson all rated 88 or higher in terms of overall speed.
Cleveland Browns: 74
Peyton Hillis is not only on the cover this year, he's a beast in the game with a 91 overall, 99 toughness and 99 trucking. Talk about a one-man wrecking crew.
Baltimore Ravens: 86
Led by Ed Reed (98 overall), Ray Lewis (95 overall), and Haloti Ngata (97 overall), the Ravens have one of the hardest-hitting defenses in "Madden 12." Ray Rice and his 90 speed should be able to carry the offense, when you're not throwing across the middle to Todd Heap, that is.
Pittsburgh Steelers: 90
The second highest-rated team in the game thanks in part to the dangerous combination of Ben Roethlisberger's 94 throwing power and Mike Wallace's blazing 98 speed. Add to that the 99 overall of former cover athlete Troy Polamalu and you have a team that can do some serious polygonal damage.
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Post by andrew8798 on Jul 22, 2011 18:36:29 GMT -5
The details of Broncos CB Perrish Cox's December double-felony arrest were released in court Friday, and the second-year cornerback is accused of raping and impregnating a woman after drugging her.
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Post by Mayonnaise on Jul 22, 2011 18:43:13 GMT -5
The details of Broncos CB Perrish Cox's December double-felony arrest were released in court Friday, and the second-year cornerback is accused of raping and impregnating a woman after drugging her. Rotoworld Damn. Just....damn |
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Post by Gopher Mod on Jul 23, 2011 18:32:44 GMT -5
Vyse, looking through the Madden ratings, I'm not surprised that the Bungles are second lowest in the entire game.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2011 18:37:04 GMT -5
I have a feeling that during the season, they'll be the lowest. Panthers will have 1 win more than the Bungles.
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Post by Gopher Mod on Jul 23, 2011 18:58:37 GMT -5
I have a feeling that during the season, they'll be the lowest. Panthers will have 1 win more than the Bungles. That wouldn't surprise me either. The Bungles haven't been all that good since the late 80's and the old geezer at the top is holding them down Triple H style. |
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