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Mr. Laz · 02-04-2011, 03:27 PM

NFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION SENDS LETTER TO AGENTS REGARDING FRANCHISE TAG

As referenced at the NFL Players Association’s annual press conference Feb. 3, 2011, the NFLPA sent a letter to all agents regarding franchise tags. The letter in full stated:
We have received reports that the NFL is advising clubs that they can place a franchise tag on players whose contracts will expire at the end of the 2010 league year.
The current CBA provides that “each club shall be permitted to designate one of its players who would otherwise be an Unrestricted Free Agent [or Restricted Free Agent] as a Franchise Player each season during the term of this Agreement.” The 2011 season is not a “season during the term of this Agreement” so the NFL has no valid basis for claiming the right to franchise players in 2011.
If you have had any discussions with clubs about their intent to use the Franchise designation for the 2011 season please contact the NFLPA to discuss this matter. Meanwhile, we will make sure that the rights of any players improperly designated will be protected.

ToxSocks · 02-04-2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

I may get to ski a lot more next year. Damn Sundays make it harder to squeeze a trip into the weekend...

Heh. Yep

I got tickets to Sea World back in November. Had to put it off till last week cuz of football season.

Mr. Laz · 02-04-2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

Would you rather get 30 million guaranteed plus 5 million a year for 4 years or 17 million guaranteed for 1 year?

It's about control and insurance for the player.

pulling those numbers out of your ass?

only the top guys get 30 million

and who give a **** about control and insurance for the players? They are getting paid ... big time.

The higher their salaries the more pressure on ticket prices etc.

Hammock Parties · 02-04-2011, 03:57 PM

There is not going to be a lockout.

Brock · 02-04-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

It's a pretty good bet that if the Owners weren't asking for stuff back that the players would be asking for more themselves.

Well, they didn't last time.

HMc · 02-04-2011, 04:02 PM

if the players are worth as much as they say they are, why do they need a union?

ShowtimeSBMVP · 02-04-2011, 04:05 PM

nfl owners want 18 game schedule and a smaller slice of the pie for players. what sports they are.

Over-Head · 02-04-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

At least we'll be division champs for another year!

And by forfit we sweep ya AGAIN

Hell paid or not our boys will play....beats the hour a day excersize yard time

**notorious** · 02-04-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

pulling those numbers out of your ass?

only the top guys get 30 million

and who give a **** about control and insurance for the players? They are getting paid ... big time.

The higher their salaries the more pressure on ticket prices etc.

http://www.forbes.com/2010/08/12/man...d_slide_2.html

Once again, would you want to be paid very well for a long term or a lot year-to-year?

Oh ya, if an injury comes you are ****ed as a franchise tagged player, but if you had a long-term contract you get to keep your guaranteed money.

Over-Head · 02-04-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ClayWhit

There is not going to be a lockout.

people like you also said there wouldn't be a strike before either

Extra Point · 02-04-2011, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by HMc

if the players are worth as much as they say they are, why do they need a union?

THIS.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 02-04-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by haydenchiefs101

nfl owners want 18 game schedule and a smaller slice of the pie for players. what sports they are.

Yeah, because they don't give a shit if tickets cost $500 a piece. Educate yourself before you take a side in this. The owners are the only ones that seem to realize they can't raise ticket prices too much higher.

Mr. Laz · 02-04-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

Well, they didn't last time.

yes, the did.

March 9, 2006, 12:52 PM ET

NFL owners approve six-year CBA extension

The league agreed Wednesday to the union's proposal, including a revenue-sharing component that will cost owners nearly a billion dollars over the next six years.

Tagliabue said $850 million to $900 million in players' salary will be added over the life of the deal because of the revenue-sharing component, which the union fought for throughout the on-again, off-again talks.

The agreement concludes weeks of contentious negotiations between the league and the NFL Players' Association. The new extension will add $7.5 million to the 2006 salary cap, pushing it to $102 million, Mortensen reports. Without a CBA extension, the 2006 cap would have been $94.5 million. The 2007 cap will be $109 million.

full article: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2360258

**Renegade** · 02-04-2011, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

I may get to ski a lot more next year. Damn Sundays make it harder to squeeze a trip into the weekend...

We will have another season of scrub football so the owners won't have to forfeit STH monies back to the "true fans"

Hydrae · 02-04-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

http://www.forbes.com/2010/08/12/man...d_slide_2.html

Once again, would you want to be paid very well for a long term or a lot year-to-year?

Oh ya, if an injury comes you are ****ed as a franchise tagged player, but if you had a long-term contract you get to keep your guaranteed money.

Personally I believe that if I had $1 million I would be set for life. So I don't see the big deal that you are arguing about. Sorry if I don't feel sorry for someone who only makes $5 mill in their career playing a game instead of $20 mill.

milkman · 02-04-2011, 07:32 PM

What a useless point.

If they don't get a CBA worked out there will be no free agency, so the franchise tag will be irrelevent.

The teams are just letting fans know who they intend to use the tag on if things get worked out.

I actually would hope that franchise tags are eliminated from the next agreement.

If you want to retain a player, then get an extension worked out before his contract expires.

02-04-2011, 03:27 PM
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	NFLPA says teams can take their Franchise Tags and stick it NFL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION SENDS LETTER TO AGENTS REGARDING FRANCHISE TAG As referenced at the NFL Players Association’s annual press conference Feb. 3, 2011, the NFLPA sent a letter to all agents regarding franchise tags. The letter in full stated: We have received reports that the NFL is advising clubs that they can place a franchise tag on players whose contracts will expire at the end of the 2010 league year. The current CBA provides that “each club shall be permitted to designate one of its players who would otherwise be an Unrestricted Free Agent [or Restricted Free Agent] as a Franchise Player each season during the term of this Agreement.” The 2011 season is not a “season during the term of this Agreement” so the NFL has no valid basis for claiming the right to franchise players in 2011. If you have had any discussions with clubs about their intent to use the Franchise designation for the 2011 season please contact the NFLPA to discuss this matter. Meanwhile, we will make sure that the rights of any players improperly designated will be protected.
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milkman Dumbass! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Leading the Marty bashing Casino cash: $10029395	What a useless point. If they don't get a CBA worked out there will be no free agency, so the franchise tag will be irrelevent. The teams are just letting fans know who they intend to use the tag on if things get worked out. I actually would hope that franchise tags are eliminated from the next agreement. If you want to retain a player, then get an extension worked out before his contract expires. __________________
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