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<blockquote data-quote="jaybadger82" data-source="post: 462383" data-attributes="member: 6211"><p>Common usage? -Sure. I thought I conceded that in my last post(s).</p><p> </p><p>Common sense? -I think that depends on your perspective...</p><p> </p><p></p><p>You're right. I'm literally pulling my hair out over here, just overwrought.</p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>With regards to the CBA, all I can point out is that an organization representing hundreds of athletes earning a wide variety of salaries is going to have difficulties negotiating on behalf of such a diverse group of constituents. Especially when negotiating with a very small organization (comprised of thirty-two franchises) that share a relatively narrow set of interests. You're an intelligent guy: if you're not familiar with collective action problems then you can Google it.</p><p> </p><p>The number of players that would significantly benefit from a more balanced contract landscape represents a fraction of the NFLPA's membership and the number of opportunities to adjust the CBA are limited. In the latest round of talks, the union focused on extending the off season and limiting training camp activity, benefits enjoyed by its entire constituency regardless of compensation level. Some limits on the franchise tag were obtained but this will never become a top priority for the organization so long as it remains as beholden to stars like Greg Jennings as it is to the 53rd man on the Jaguars roster.</p><p> </p><p></p><p>That's definitely more than most people earn, but we're talking about an industry that generated $8.3 <em>billion</em> in revenue last season. If the fact that NFL players earn more than the average American helps you rationalize the fact that the NFL labor market subverts free market dynamics and promotes inefficient compensation, then so be it. I just don't understand why I'm being called "anti-business" for acknowledging these realities along with the general disparity in bargaining position between high production players and franchises. The NFL simply lacks a number of free market characteristics...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jaybadger82, post: 462383, member: 6211"] Common usage? -Sure. I thought I conceded that in my last post(s). Common sense? -I think that depends on your perspective... [SIZE=3][FONT=Tahoma][/FONT][/SIZE] You're right. I'm literally pulling my hair out over here, just overwrought. [SIZE=3][FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3][FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3][FONT=Tahoma][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE] With regards to the CBA, all I can point out is that an organization representing hundreds of athletes earning a wide variety of salaries is going to have difficulties negotiating on behalf of such a diverse group of constituents. Especially when negotiating with a very small organization (comprised of thirty-two franchises) that share a relatively narrow set of interests. You're an intelligent guy: if you're not familiar with collective action problems then you can Google it. The number of players that would significantly benefit from a more balanced contract landscape represents a fraction of the NFLPA's membership and the number of opportunities to adjust the CBA are limited. In the latest round of talks, the union focused on extending the off season and limiting training camp activity, benefits enjoyed by its entire constituency regardless of compensation level. Some limits on the franchise tag were obtained but this will never become a top priority for the organization so long as it remains as beholden to stars like Greg Jennings as it is to the 53rd man on the Jaguars roster. [SIZE=3][FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3][FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3][FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3][FONT=Tahoma][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE] That's definitely more than most people earn, but we're talking about an industry that generated $8.3 [I]billion[/I] in revenue last season. If the fact that NFL players earn more than the average American helps you rationalize the fact that the NFL labor market subverts free market dynamics and promotes inefficient compensation, then so be it. I just don't understand why I'm being called "anti-business" for acknowledging these realities along with the general disparity in bargaining position between high production players and franchises. The NFL simply lacks a number of free market characteristics... [/QUOTE]
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