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The players have actually proposed a proven performance plan like you suggested. It would reward the proven vets and save $$ for the owners. Unfortunately the owners turned down the deal, seeking more cash from the players. This Yahoo Sports article titled "The Real Story Behind the Rookie Wage...

@Kitten thanks for posting the petition. Hope you guys have taken the time to check it out, or at least check out some of the news posted at that site. It's a good resource if you hope to stay up to date on the labor discussions. @Incubes the players are not asking for more money. They are in...

As you guys have noted, the weather is nasty across the country. Unfortunately due to the weather, road conditions and blackouts in the Dallas area, we are forced to cancel the tweetup at Primo's this evening. We'll update you on future events as they pop up. Enjoy Super Bowl week despite the...

If you're down in the DFW area already, you should hit up the NFLPA-sponsored tweetup at Primo's Bar & Grille tomorrow. Show up from 5-7pm for drink/food specials, fan Q+A w/ Texans OT Eric Winston + other special guests, and tons of giveaways. Plus everyone there gets a free tee. Anyway -...

Regardless of your stance on the lockout, I wanted to direct your attention to Let Us Play day tomorrow (Tuesday). There will be a ton of current/former players and other NFLPA execs leading twitter chats/ustream chats/etc tomorrow to help educate fans about the lockout. If you have any...

I want to address the concerns about the "woe is me" card that SpartaChris brought up. Just wanted to be sure you all understood the players don't want more $$ from the new CBA. It was the owners who opted out of the previous CBA and they are the ones keeping the players off the field next year...

Speaking to the issue of greed, I think there is a little confusion about what these labor negotiations are all about. This is a lockout and not a strike, which means it's not the players holding out for more $$. What the players do want (and rightfully deserve) is better healthcare and...

Hey All - I'm actually here with the NFLPA and I was just reading through this thread. I think we can all agree that we NEED to have an NFL football season next year. If you would like to have your voice heard, take a moment and sign the petition over at NFLLockout.com and help block the...