NFL LOCKOUT UPDATE: Players Not Voting on Deal Today

by Jon Banks on Jul 20, 2011 4:38 PM CDT

It was trumpeted today that the trade association formerly known as the NFLPA would be meeting today to vote on a CBA deal. It seems however, that has not happened.

NFL players will not vote Wednesday on any labor deal to end the lingering lockout, a source with knowledge of the situation told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora.

The NFL Players Association's executive committee and representatives of all 32 teams met Wednesday in Washington, but some participants left in the afternoon after reviewing portions of a tentative deal.

Two NFLPA officials emphasized before their meeting Wednesday morning that the 32 player representatives won't be rushed as they review paperwork.

Well that sucks. Without the deal voted on today, that could throw everything else off schedule, delaying the lockout further. In fact as Jim Trotter tweeted, the players have a few more grievances to iron out.

BREAKING: Player reps have voted to forward settlement agreement to named plaintiffs, pending resolution of some outstanding issues. ...

The players vote is conditional, meaning they're prepared to forward the settlement if certain issues can be resolved with the owners. ...

So what is the issue at hand?

One of the issues presumably is the $320 million the players lost in benefits last season during the uncapped year.

Players feel owners should pay them that money, while owners are perplexed by request because they never owed the $s.

Let's hope they get this worked out ASAP.

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Oh sweet Jesus1000

just get it done already!

"But tonight the Superbowl belongs to the City of New Orleans" - Roger Goodell 2/7/2010

by SaintBevo on Jul 20, 2011 8:01 PM CDT reply actions

sing it

BEVO

how are the Horns looking for their 2011 season?

Thumbs up, everybody...
For rock and roll!!!!

by Hans Petersen on Jul 20, 2011 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions

I don't think they can be worse than last year...

We’ll be better, but probably not back to our standards yet. That will probably take another year.

"But tonight the Superbowl belongs to the City of New Orleans" - Roger Goodell 2/7/2010

by SaintBevo on Jul 20, 2011 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Football is dead to me

From now until a deal is finally done, I no longer give a f*** about the NFL. I don’t even much feel like playing fantasy football this year. That’s how jaded I am.

Of course, once a new CBA is finally signed and free agency starts, I’ll probably change my tune.

"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!

by David "Satch" Kelly on Jul 20, 2011 10:57 PM CDT reply actions

I like how you covered all the angles! LOL

Fat, dumb, and happy. Hell, two out of three ain't bad!

I Want To Die In My Sleep Like My Grandpa – Not Screaming and Yelling Like His Passengers.

by Just 'Nother Day on Jul 21, 2011 5:49 AM CDT up reply actions

Satch should try running for office.

Maybe MARY JANE will load up and pass the PEACE PIPE around the conference room and they’ll all get happy in a big hurry, which might just help speed up the process. - HansDat

by cscmember on Jul 21, 2011 7:17 AM CDT up reply actions

Already did

"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!

by David "Satch" Kelly on Jul 21, 2011 8:13 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Rec’d it

Maybe MARY JANE will load up and pass the PEACE PIPE around the conference room and they’ll all get happy in a big hurry, which might just help speed up the process. - HansDat

by cscmember on Jul 21, 2011 8:21 AM CDT up reply actions