NFLPA director Smith convinced players will be locked out in 2011

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Mon Aug-17-09 02:08 PM
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NFLPA director Smith convinced players will be locked out in 2011

Associated Press

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- The head of the NFL Players Association is bracing players for a possible 2011 lockout.

Executive director DeMaurice Smith told reporters at Colts camp Monday that he is convinced owners will lock players out when the current labor deal expires after next season.

Smith made no demands for a new deal and expressed his willingness to discuss everything, including changes in the league's disciplinary policy. The one caveat: He wants to know why owners backed out of the collective bargaining agreement.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d811f51d2&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true

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Mon Aug-17-09 02:12 PM
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1. Well on the plus side

Maybe it means the Skins will win the SB that year. They like to do that....:P

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Mon Aug-17-09 02:17 PM
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2. Well that's only a silver lining for you.

What about the rest of us poor saps? x(

Oh wait, I have hockey...I'll survive it. :)

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Mon Aug-17-09 03:21 PM
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3. Sounds like the NFL has the gun loaded and aimed at their foot...

Why would they want to F' up a good thing with a lockout? I suspect this will get resolved in time.

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Mon Aug-17-09 03:27 PM
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4. This gets floated before contract talks as bargaining tool.

Just setting the table for talks. Always start with your hardline position.

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