peterpan Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 5 hours ago, Mark80 said: I don't know man, I could hardly watch when the Refs were scabs, much less the players. I swear the refs and games got better with the scabs. People just felt.more comfortable to complain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 2 hours ago, BuffaloBill said: We should remember that NFL player careers are very short. Also, while everybody focuses on the big contracts there are many who do not earn nearly so much. And then they can go get an ordinary job like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 ESPN's MNF contract expires in 2021. The Broadcast networks expire in 2022. DirecTV's stranglehold over Sunday Ticket also expires in 2022 Don't expect any resolution until after the TV deals are worked out and the Players and Owners know how big of a pie they have to divvy up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 (edited) The union negotiates a contract every 3-5 years where I work. They always prepare for a strike even though one hasn't happened in 26 years. Better to be safe than sorry. I wouldn't read too much into this. Edited January 13, 2019 by H2o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing Bong Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 On 1/13/2019 at 11:12 AM, Brianmoorman4jesus said: The current refs could not be worse. I’d rather watch a game with no ref. The current refs are infinitely better than the scabs. 5 horrible weeks expedited getting the pro refs everything they wanted. It can always be worse. It was worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 On 1/13/2019 at 11:30 AM, BarleyNY said: Tons of money at stake so it would be little surprise if people want to fight over it. plus 18 game season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninChicago Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 The lockout in 2011 was a rare sports labor dispute that actually helped the league. It got rid of ridiculous Aaron Maybin sized contracts for unproven rookies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 On 1/13/2019 at 11:30 AM, BarleyNY said: Tons of money at stake so it would be little surprise if people want to fight over it. It doesn't help that the people doing the fighting are the sort who are not happy with $3.9 billion. They want $3.9 billion and 10 cents, if they can get it. They also think they are taking it with them to the next life. So there you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 On 1/13/2019 at 12:26 PM, Laughing Coffin said: You clearly have a short memory and don't remember the 2012 NFL referee lockout ....who the hell let 'em back in?....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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