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I don't understand this "lockout" talk
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<blockquote data-quote="SpartaChris" data-source="post: 301595" data-attributes="member: 1007"><p>********. The owners are asking the players to take a pay cut since the players aren't responsible for the increased costs that come with new stadiums or expansions. They also aren't responsible for generating new revenue through partnerships or other business investments. These are all things that costs money, none of which the players have to pay. By refusing to take a pay cut to help the owners grow the pie, the players are essentially holding out for more money.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>So their health care costs aren't covered during their playing career? </p><p></p><p>Whether the players deserve it for the rest of their lives or not is debatable. My thought is if the teams want to provide it, great. It shouldn't be required though. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Did you know that every single player in the NFL chooses to play football rather than do something else? And spare me the "But careers are short" nonsense. Every single player knows what they're signing up for. Every. Single. Player. If they want a longer career, find something else to do. </p><p></p><p>As for no health care being offered in 2011, so what? They're not at work, so why should the league be forced to provide it? How about the players save their money and pay for insurance for when they're out of work? Sorry, but when players like Dez Bryant can drop $52,000 on dinner, it's hard to gain my sympathies. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>You mean what this lockout is all about from one perspective, right? Because your information isn't impartial by any means. It doesn't address any of the owners concerns, nor does it address the fan concerns. So lets call it what it is: An NFLPA authored propaganda piece.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SpartaChris, post: 301595, member: 1007"] ********. The owners are asking the players to take a pay cut since the players aren't responsible for the increased costs that come with new stadiums or expansions. They also aren't responsible for generating new revenue through partnerships or other business investments. These are all things that costs money, none of which the players have to pay. By refusing to take a pay cut to help the owners grow the pie, the players are essentially holding out for more money. So their health care costs aren't covered during their playing career? Whether the players deserve it for the rest of their lives or not is debatable. My thought is if the teams want to provide it, great. It shouldn't be required though. Did you know that every single player in the NFL chooses to play football rather than do something else? And spare me the "But careers are short" nonsense. Every single player knows what they're signing up for. Every. Single. Player. If they want a longer career, find something else to do. As for no health care being offered in 2011, so what? They're not at work, so why should the league be forced to provide it? How about the players save their money and pay for insurance for when they're out of work? Sorry, but when players like Dez Bryant can drop $52,000 on dinner, it's hard to gain my sympathies. You mean what this lockout is all about from one perspective, right? Because your information isn't impartial by any means. It doesn't address any of the owners concerns, nor does it address the fan concerns. So lets call it what it is: An NFLPA authored propaganda piece. [/QUOTE]
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