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Some pretty interesting insights from talking to his league sources including agents...whom he thinks may ultimately play a roll in resolving the impass since they have relationships with all sides. The concensus seems to be that ultimately players will fold first, and as part of that will begin listening to their agents and not the union. Agents have a stake in what happens short as well as long term and will ultimately be pragmatic and help their clients understand that holding out for long term status quo goals that are likely largely unattainable (like maintaining the current % split and refusing to decipher the compromise point that will get an equitable deal done simply because it will require givebacks and/or concessions) at the expense of their limited ability to maximize earnings in the present isn't a smart strategy. They will be hurt by either a lockout or a decertification, and while someone may ultimately gain 4-5 years down the road if and when courts rule in their favor or the sides finally decide to come to a compromise agreement to put an end to the endless lawsuits, it won't be them. And whatever they manage to secure or retain over time vs. compromising now may not be worth the sacrifice they are being asked to make in the present whether due to lockout or due to ownership controlled workplace rules that represent even greater short term player losses - such as no $$$ if a lockout occurs and no union support via grievance in the interim if decertification happens.
Sounds like the agents aren't terribly impressed with DeMaurice, either... Think he's pretty naive. Cited his attempt to get the rookies (via their agents) to boycott the Combine...as nonsensical.
Read more: NFL labor, CBA*negotiations ultimately will result in fair deal - Don Banks - SI.com
Sounds like the agents aren't terribly impressed with DeMaurice, either... Think he's pretty naive. Cited his attempt to get the rookies (via their agents) to boycott the Combine...as nonsensical.
Read more: NFL labor, CBA*negotiations ultimately will result in fair deal - Don Banks - SI.com