PS 56 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I have seen a lot of discussions concerning the Bills "Building for next year". But, if you have kept up on the NFLPA (players union) vs. owners discussions, its looking like there is a very real possibility of a players lockout in 2011. The owners are getting paid by the media with or without playing a single game. If it comes to a lockout, the owners will still have a revenue stream without playing a single game. The NFLPA has some strategies they are working on to counter this. Through arbitration they have requested to put these "media" funds into an escrow account so that they are not available to the owners, removing an incentive the owners have to lock out the players. A decision on that matter has yet to be made. The players are also talking about decertifying the union to avoid a lockout (like in 1987). Bottom line is that both sides are really digging in when it comes to their positions. So here are the questions: How does this potential lock out affect the Bill's rebuilding plans? If the 2011 season dies not happen, what are the consequences for the following years draft? How will a potential work stoppage affect free agency? The following links provide more detail.... http://blogs.forbes.com/sportsmoney/2010/09/22/nflpa-president-kevin-mawae-sees-players-unified-and-ready-to-battle-a-lockout/ http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1202462621268 http://www.sports-city.org/news_details.php?news_id=12025&idCategory=84 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5268239 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I have seen a lot of discussions concerning the Bills "Building for next year". But, if you have kept up on the NFLPA (players union) vs. owners discussions, its looking like there is a very real possibility of a players lockout in 2011. The owners are getting paid by the media with or without playing a single game. If it comes to a lockout, the owners will still have a revenue stream without playing a single game. The NFLPA has some strategies they are working on to counter this. Through arbitration they have requested to put these "media" funds into an escrow account so that they are not available to the owners, removing an incentive the owners have to lock out the players. A decision on that matter has yet to be made. The players are also talking about decertifying the union to avoid a lockout (like in 1987). Bottom line is that both sides are really digging in when it comes to their positions. So here are the questions: How does this potential lock out affect the Bill's rebuilding plans? If the 2011 season dies not happen, what are the consequences for the following years draft? How will a potential work stoppage affect free agency? The following links provide more detail.... http://blogs.forbes.com/sportsmoney/2010/09/22/nflpa-president-kevin-mawae-sees-players-unified-and-ready-to-battle-a-lockout/ http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1202462621268 http://www.sports-city.org/news_details.php?news_id=12025&idCategory=84 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5268239 And if they don't get that, then the jig is up, they all go home. The NFL Owners could sit forever and the only ones it really hurts are the players. They have to go back to the table at that point. I'm not disagreeing with you at all, sandy. I'm just sayin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Rob Johnson Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Even better, they get two drafts to build before they play again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I have seen a lot of discussions concerning the Bills "Building for next year". But, if you have kept up on the NFLPA (players union) vs. owners discussions, its looking like there is a very real possibility of a players lockout in 2011. The owners are getting paid by the media with or without playing a single game. If it comes to a lockout, the owners will still have a revenue stream without playing a single game. The NFLPA has some strategies they are working on to counter this. Through arbitration they have requested to put these "media" funds into an escrow account so that they are not available to the owners, removing an incentive the owners have to lock out the players. A decision on that matter has yet to be made. The players are also talking about decertifying the union to avoid a lockout (like in 1987). Bottom line is that both sides are really digging in when it comes to their positions. So here are the questions: How does this potential lock out affect the Bill's rebuilding plans? If the 2011 season dies not happen, what are the consequences for the following years draft? How will a potential work stoppage affect free agency? The following links provide more detail.... http://blogs.forbes.com/sportsmoney/2010/09/22/nflpa-president-kevin-mawae-sees-players-unified-and-ready-to-battle-a-lockout/ http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1202462621268 http://www.sports-city.org/news_details.php?news_id=12025&idCategory=84 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5268239 Just saw an srticle somewhere, ( can't remember where though) talking how both the cowboys nd Skins have moved significant bonuses/salary to this year in anticipation of a 2011 season played with a salary cap. I really think there will be a 2011 season, albeit one with a 12 week schedule, as a deal will not be made till the players start missing checks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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