NFL, union to aid retired players.

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skinsfan:

Don't be quite so harsh on Gene Upshaw. He is hired by the CURRENT players - and their agents to be sure - with the mandate to get as much of the revenue of the league directed toward present salaries as he possibly can. At the moment, the salary cap is at 59.5% of the national revenues that are shared.

Gene Upshaw does NOT represent the old time players - the retirees - even though he is one of them. His job is to get the best deal possible for his clients - the CURRENT players.

Now you can debate whether or not he has gotten the best deal possible for the CURRENT players, but don't hang him for not being a huge advocat for the former players. They are not his "employer".