Poop Eric Winston: Don't care if NFL 'dies out in 20 years' because of work stoppage - Page 2

TLO · 08-22-2017, 01:45 PM

Winston not concerned if NFL dies out in 20 years

ESPN.com news services

NFL Players Association president Eric Winston agreed with DeMaurice Smith's recent comments that a work stoppage in 2021 is likely, given the current relationship between the union and the league.

But Winston took it a step further Monday in an interview with WCPO in Cincinnati, suggesting that players shouldn't care that a strike or lockout "might kill the goose that laid the golden egg."

"Honestly I don't care and I don't think the guys in this locker room care whether [the NFL] is going to be around in 20 years because none of us are going to be playing," Winston, an offensive tackle for the Bengals, told WCPO. "So if these guys [the owners] want to own for a long time, then they can own for a long time. But another work stoppage might kill the golden goose."

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NFLPA head: 2021 strike or lockout very likely
A work stoppage in 2021 is "almost a virtual certainty," NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith told Sports Illustrated in a video interview posted Thursday.

Smith, the union's executive director, said last week that "the likelihood of either a strike or a lockout is almost a virtual certainty."

The NFL's current collective bargaining agreement, which is set to expire in 2021, was finalized after a 132-day lockout in 2011.

Winston, 33, said the union is preparing its players for another prolonged labor dispute but emphasized that the long-term health of the NFL is not a concern of his.

"I'm certainly not worried about it," he said. "I'm not going to be around that long. I don't care if even if there are rookies in here -- they're not going to be playing that long.

"So if this thing dies out in 20 years, it dies out in 20 years. That's not really my concern, and I don't think it's any of these players' concern in here either."

Smith, when asked about Winston's comments during an interview Tuesday with ESPN's Outside The Lines, said the veteran offensive lineman is "a person who understands the frame and business of football."

"The owners locked us out the last time," Smith said. "They took the decision to make sure that people didn't have a place to work. They cut off the insurance to our families. They wanted to force an 18-game schedule. What are you supposed to do? Fight back, right?"

Winston is a 12-year veteran and has been the NFLPA's president since March 2014. He acknowledged that there are "always going to be issues between labor and management" but also said that a work stoppage will be the "inevitable outcome" unless serious progress is made in negotiations.

The NFLPA has clashed in recent years with the NFL over player discipline in such high-profile cases as Adrian Peterson's suspension for child abuse, Tom Brady's Deflategate suspension and, most recently, Ezekiel Elliott's suspension for alleged domestic violence.

Winston also was asked Monday why he thinks fans tend to side with ownership in labor disputes.

"My personal theory is [fans] think they have a stake in the team," he said. "I was as blindsided by it probably as anybody [in 2011]. ... They don't look at the issues the way we look at issues -- wages, hours, working conditions, and health and safety. You could talk about the same thing in a coal miners' union meeting as we do in our meetings.

"I think fans look at the team and say that that's their team -- they have an ownership in that. That's why you always hear fans say 'Oh, the salary cap,' and they think they're kinda the general managers. Obviously fantasy football and things like that play into it."

BlackHelicopters · 08-22-2017, 02:05 PM

He shor has a purty mouth.

Fish · 08-22-2017, 02:05 PM

****ing mouthbreathing moron.

NJChiefsFan · 08-22-2017, 02:06 PM

I'm guessing he isn't into recycling either since he only cares for his current era.

Eleazar · 08-22-2017, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dartgod

A Coal Mine Worker earns an average wage of $23.04 per hour.

http://www.payscale.com/research/US/...er/Hourly_Rate

I was just trying to help Mither Winthton understand why the average fan may not be as sympathetic to the hardships of people whose minimum salary is $450,000 as they would be to coal miners.

**ChiTown** · 08-22-2017, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish

****ing mouthbreathing moron.

THIS

Dayze · 08-22-2017, 02:14 PM

man, I hope during the last work stoppage, he and his family were able to buy groceries and afford healthcare.

Coal Miner and NFL....exactly the same!

Sassy Squatch · 08-22-2017, 02:18 PM

Who the **** lets someone with this mindset head up a union?

Amnorix · 08-22-2017, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

I was just trying to help Mither Winthton understand why the average fan may not be as sympathetic to the hardships of people whose minimum salary is $450,000 as they would be to coal miners.

So they should be sympathetic to the hardships of the billionaire owners?

I think there's plenty of blame to go around, but if the cuase of a 2021 strike is the players being disgusted with the completely arbitrary and unfair "justice" system in the NFL, I wouldn't blame them one bit.

Herr Kommissar can do whatever Herr Kommissar wants, and the only appeal is to Herr Kommissar. Who could POSSIBLY object to that system?!?

JakeF · 08-22-2017, 02:22 PM

He is such a selfish little bitch.

KChiefs1 · 08-22-2017, 02:31 PM

Hated this guy & still do.

sedated · 08-22-2017, 02:32 PM

I've seen so much hatred of the NFL over the last couple of years that I wouldn't be surprised if the fans give double-birds to both the owners and the players.

Dayze · 08-22-2017, 02:32 PM

Winston strikes me as the kind of guy who wears velcro shoes.

BryanBusby · 08-22-2017, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superturtle

Who the **** lets someone with this mindset head up a union?

Wondering what made a bunch of concussed players make a decision? Hm

eDave · 08-22-2017, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Smoke

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

JakeF · 08-22-2017, 02:37 PM

I guess Winston doesn't care about anyone who might want to play in the NFL in 20 years. These negotiations are not going to go well.

08-22-2017, 01:45 PM
TLO Life is changing.. Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NW Missouri Casino cash: $-2630000	Eric Winston: Don't care if NFL 'dies out in 20 years' because of work stoppage Winston not concerned if NFL dies out in 20 years ESPN.com news services NFL Players Association president Eric Winston agreed with DeMaurice Smith's recent comments that a work stoppage in 2021 is likely, given the current relationship between the union and the league. But Winston took it a step further Monday in an interview with WCPO in Cincinnati, suggesting that players shouldn't care that a strike or lockout "might kill the goose that laid the golden egg." "Honestly I don't care and I don't think the guys in this locker room care whether [the NFL] is going to be around in 20 years because none of us are going to be playing," Winston, an offensive tackle for the Bengals, told WCPO. "So if these guys [the owners] want to own for a long time, then they can own for a long time. But another work stoppage might kill the golden goose." EDITOR'S PICKS Why Roger Goodell's NFL reign isn't in danger Fans love to hate The Commish, but he's now likely to have a tenure that surpasses his predecessor Paul Tagliabue's in length. NFLPA head: 2021 strike or lockout very likely A work stoppage in 2021 is "almost a virtual certainty," NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith told Sports Illustrated in a video interview posted Thursday. Smith, the union's executive director, said last week that "the likelihood of either a strike or a lockout is almost a virtual certainty." The NFL's current collective bargaining agreement, which is set to expire in 2021, was finalized after a 132-day lockout in 2011. Winston, 33, said the union is preparing its players for another prolonged labor dispute but emphasized that the long-term health of the NFL is not a concern of his. "I'm certainly not worried about it," he said. "I'm not going to be around that long. I don't care if even if there are rookies in here -- they're not going to be playing that long. "So if this thing dies out in 20 years, it dies out in 20 years. That's not really my concern, and I don't think it's any of these players' concern in here either." Smith, when asked about Winston's comments during an interview Tuesday with ESPN's Outside The Lines, said the veteran offensive lineman is "a person who understands the frame and business of football." "The owners locked us out the last time," Smith said. "They took the decision to make sure that people didn't have a place to work. They cut off the insurance to our families. They wanted to force an 18-game schedule. What are you supposed to do? Fight back, right?" Winston is a 12-year veteran and has been the NFLPA's president since March 2014. He acknowledged that there are "always going to be issues between labor and management" but also said that a work stoppage will be the "inevitable outcome" unless serious progress is made in negotiations. The NFLPA has clashed in recent years with the NFL over player discipline in such high-profile cases as Adrian Peterson's suspension for child abuse, Tom Brady's Deflategate suspension and, most recently, Ezekiel Elliott's suspension for alleged domestic violence. Winston also was asked Monday why he thinks fans tend to side with ownership in labor disputes. "My personal theory is [fans] think they have a stake in the team," he said. "I was as blindsided by it probably as anybody [in 2011]. ... They don't look at the issues the way we look at issues -- wages, hours, working conditions, and health and safety. You could talk about the same thing in a coal miners' union meeting as we do in our meetings. "I think fans look at the team and say that that's their team -- they have an ownership in that. That's why you always hear fans say 'Oh, the salary cap,' and they think they're kinda the general managers. Obviously fantasy football and things like that play into it."
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JakeF MVP Join Date: May 2017 Casino cash: $9990400	I guess Winston doesn't care about anyone who might want to play in the NFL in 20 years. These negotiations are not going to go well.
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