GostkowSKI
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Interesting that two Patriots are lining up against the owners. Is Krafty the epitome of an anti-player owner so the player's union decides to have TWO of Kraft's players in a lawsuit against the owners? I wonder if Kraft will level any sanctions against these players should there be a season....usually players who speak out against ownership get shipped out of town - Mike Vrabel.....
I seriously doubt Robert Kraft would send Tom Brady out of town for volunteering to be a marquee name on a player lawsuit. And if he was going to do Logan Mankins, he'd have done him by now, I would think.
I bet they intentionally picked players who are least likely to be retaliated against by management (Brady, Manning and Brees) and those who don't give a damn (Mankins).
Interesting that two Patriots are lining up against the owners. Is Krafty the epitome of an anti-player owner so the player's union decides to have TWO of Kraft's players in a lawsuit against the owners? I wonder if Kraft will level any sanctions against these players should there be a season....usually players who speak out against ownership get shipped out of town - Mike Vrabel.....
In the pending antitrust suit if/when the NFLPA decertifies. So will Peyton Manning and Drew Brees.
I'd prefer to discuss more actual football, but this might be the best we have for a while.
Phone rings in the Kraft home:
"Mr. Kraft it's Tommy".
"Hi Tommy, what can I do for you? "
"Well Mr Kraft, to show my graditude for that new contract I am going to sue you. Hope you don't mind, but hey, you just gave me a boat load of money so I just don't care about how you feel right now. In a couple of years, when this latest contract is beginning to run out, I will once again be respectful and a good soldier. But until them, screw!"
"Have a good night Bobby!"
Laughter over the phone and then barely heard Tommy says "What a sucker"
CLICK!
Wait. Why would he sue Kraft to demonstrate his gratitude?
Oh wait, I get it. You're trying to make some type of disparaging point through one of the most amazingly lame applications of sarcastic fictitious dialogue I've ever seen.
I believe the term the kids use today is "FAIL" - indeed, perhaps "EPIC FAIL" in this case.
Don't feel too bad. We know you gave it your best effort.
Interesting that two Patriots are lining up against the owners. ....
Remind me to make sure you never have my back.
Yeah. Sorry. That was a bit harsh. Not sure what point you're trying to make though. I certainly don't expect that Kraft will take offense that Brady's siding with the players any more than Brady would be upset about Kraft siding with the owners.
Kraft seems to be one of the owners that would take less money to avoid a lockout. But he also hates lawyers. Interesting article:
"We have the greatest product going now,'' he said. "The American public and sponsors want it. If we don't conclude a deal by March 4, that will be criminal.''
-Robert Kraft
Patriots' Bob Kraft: It will be 'criminal' if lockout occurs - The Huddle: Football News from the NFL - USATODAY.com
I saw the full list of named plaintiffs that the Player's Union has lined up to file suit against the NFL.
Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Logan Mankins, Ben Leber, Mike Vrabel, Vincent Jackson, Brian Robison, and Von Miller.
Now, does anyone see anything interesting about this list? This is what I saw.
1) Brady, Manning, Brees are the 3 top QBs in the league and they are the leagues best marketing tools currently.
2) Mankins and Jackson are two players who recently have had to "endure" the franchise tag.
3) Brian Robison is a player who is having to "endure" restricted free agency.
4) Vrabel seems to represent the "veterans" of the league.
5) Von Miller isn't even part of the Union, yet is already showing to be a Union lackey. Clearly, his suit is going to be about the draft.
Good for them, the top players have to stand up for the players. The owners are the problem, the players simply want to maintain the deal agreed upon several years ago.