The Boston Herald reported on Thursday that while Patriots quarterback Tom Brady may be close with owner Robert Kraft, it looks like we may have an interesting situation about to go down.
 Brady is joining other big names including Peyton Manning and Drew Brees as the battle looks set to begin between the players and owners. (PHOTO:Icon/SMI) |
According to the Herald’s Ron Borges, Brady has agreed to be a lead plaintiff in the union’s anti-trust case against the NFL if the union decertifies, citing a source close to the on-going negotiations.
For fans that means that Brady will join up with other big names in the battle between the players and the owners, including Peyton Manning and Drew Brees in a labor battle that appears to be looming should there be no Collective Bargaining Agreement before tonight’s deadline.
It’s well documented that both Brady and Kraft have a great relationship, and while the two won’t exactly be “facing off”, it’s still a bad situation. However, as we know “it’s a business”, and the differences between the two sides appear to be such that there may be a work stoppage on the way until they figure it out.
Needless to say this could be an ugly PR battle that one would have to believe the owners don’t want, and if things continue – it appears we’re in for a tough road ahead until this is worked out.
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No offense to Tom, but Kraft has paid him quite well. How come no average joe player being a lead plaintiff? Afterall thats what we keep hearing about as far as career length and retirement, etc.. All the lead plaintiffs are in the upper echelon of the NFL and really have reeped the benefits ($$)more than any other group in history.
[...] a move in the right direction, especially considering there are already some big names lining up on the players’ side to fight what had appeared to be an impending [...]
[...] a move in the right direction, especially considering there are already some big names lining up on the players’ side to fight what had appeared to be an impending [...]