Why not let the old CBA rules fall back into place? It should cover the NFL against further anti-trust vilolations since the old NFLPA agreed to those.
Red_One43 wrote:Why not let the old CBA rules fall back into place? It should cover the NFL against further anti-trust vilolations since the old NFLPA agreed to those.
That may happen with a few adjustments, but remember it was a deal the owners wanted out of. I still say we might get some form of free agency during the draft. I was thinking it would have started already and would be halted before the end of the 3rd round on Friday. Now it might not start until the 2nd round starts.
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NFL statement on post-injunction operations The NFL clubs have been notified that we have requested from the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals a stay of the preliminary injunction issued late Monday afternoon by the Federal District Court. Pending further guidance from the Eighth Circuit, we believe it is appropriate for clubs to take additional steps in response to the preliminary injunction. The clubs were informed of the steps below that will be effective on Friday at 8 am ET following tonight’s first round of the NFL Draft. Clubs are free to contact players immediately to advise them of the hours that the facility will be open for their use, to schedule medical and rehabilitation activity, and to arrange meetings with coaches or related activity, such as film study or classroom work. Players will be permitted to use club facilities for physical examinations, rehabilitation and medical treatment, as scheduled by the club. Clubs will be permitted to distribute playbooks, game film and other similar materials to players. Coaches may meet with players for the purpose of discussing any materials distributed to players under item 2 above, as well as the club’s off-season workout program, its schedule of mini-camps, Organized Team Activities (“OTAs”), and other similar matters. Voluntary off-season workout programs, including OTAs and classroom instruction, may begin subject to the rules in Article XXXV of the 2006 CBA and Appendix L. Participating players will be paid $130 per day, provided the player fulfills the club’s reasonable off-season workout requirements. Such workouts will count toward the requirements of any off-season workout bonus in the player’s contract. On days during which no official off-season workouts or OTAs are scheduled under item 4 above, nothing shall prevent the club from permitting any player to use the club facility to work out on his own on a voluntary, unpaid basis during normal business hours, or such other hours as may be set by the club, provided: (i) there is no participation or supervision by any coach, trainer or other club personnel; and (ii) the club has first verified that the player has an existing medical insurance policy in place. Players without such personal coverage should not be permitted to work out at the club facility on an unsupervised basis under this item 5, but may do so under item 4 above. Unsupervised workouts will not count toward the requirements of any off-season workout bonus in the player’s contract. This item 5 will apply both prior to and after the commencement of the club’s official off-season workout program. Mandatory and voluntary mini-camps may begin subject to the rules in Article XXXVI of the 2006 CBA. The league office will promptly make arrangements to resume counseling, rehabilitation and treatment activities in connection with the substances of abuse and steroid programs. We will advise clubs as to when and on what basis testing will commence. Players may participate in club-sponsored charitable and community relations events. With respect to player transactions (such as signings, trades of player contracts, terminations, tryouts, etc.), we plan to distribute to all clubs, likely tomorrow, a comprehensive set of procedures governing such transactions. This will include the timing for the commencement of the 2011 League Year, free agent signings and other customary player transactions.
Jason La Canfora Also, NFL tells teams: Clubs will be permitted to distribute playbooks, game film and other similar materials to players ... 2 minutes ago
Jason La Canfora Coaches may meet with players to discuss this, as well as OTAs, offseason schedules and workouts. OTAs and mini camps may begin and ... 1 minute ago
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Jason La Canfora Again, many general managers and agents are preparing for the League Year starting next week, perhaps by Monday, and under 2010 rules 1 minute ago
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CanesSkins26 wrote:WFAN in NYC saying that free agency likely to start on Monday, assuming the 8th circuit doesn't grant the NFL's request for a stay.
Chris Mortensen Both sides expect ruling on temp stay this afternoon from appellate court. Could that trigger trades, free agency, etc? Don't know. 1 minute ago
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Adam Schefter Bottom line: No free-agent signings during draft, no player trades during draft, only pick trades during draft. Free agency could start Mon. 1 minute ago
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seems like things are moving right along - like molasses
Until recently, Snyder & Allen have made a lot of really bad decisions - nobody with any sense believes this franchise will get better under their guidance Snyder's W/L record = 45% (80-96) - Snyder/Allen = 41% (59-84-1)
Well, that's an interesting theory at least . . .