Alternate NFLPA draft event

hooskins · 03-16-2011, 01:56 PM

Bottom line, owners are opting out and locking the players out. It is not a strike.

Somehow that all gets overlooked.

Paintrain · 03-16-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by hooskins

Bottom line, owners are opting out and locking the players out. It is not a strike.

Somehow that all gets overlooked.

Exactly, even with decertification if the owners decided to just leave things as they were in 2010 for 2011 we'd be rolling in trades and free agency right now. They locked out causing the stoppage of the league year.

MTK · 03-16-2011, 02:12 PM

People seem to have this romanticized memory of Gene Upshaw, but in reality he had his share of critics amongst the players, especially retired players who felt he didn't do enough for them and catered more to active players. He was also viewed by many as being a little too close with NFL execs and didn't always have the best interests of the players in mind.

I honestly don't know enough about De Smith yet. He does seem to have strong support from the players. Plus he's a Skins fan, so he can't be that bad.

SmootSmack · 03-16-2011, 04:02 PM

"reasonable offer" depends on who you ask I suppose

halodoc · 03-16-2011, 04:25 PM

Does anyone know if the nflpa plan on airing there draft event aswell and seprate from the nfl draft? Would nfl network and espn be able to cover any of the nflpa draft event ,or because of legal issues not be able to? So nfl network and espn would air music city hall while another channel like tbs or usa would air the nflpa's draft event. I also heard that the draftie's would go up to a stage and shake hands with some of there new found teammates. Which i don't think is the worst idea , but was wondering if anyone else heard that aswell.

ArtMonkDrillz · 03-16-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by halodoc

Does anyone know if the nflpa plan on airing there draft event aswell and seprate from the nfl draft? Would nfl network and espn be able to cover any of the nflpa draft event ,or because of legal issues not be able to? So nfl network and espn would air music city hall while another channel like tbs or usa would air the nflpa's draft event. I also heard that the draftie's would go up to a stage and shake hands with some of there new found teammates. Which i don't think is the worst idea , but was wondering if anyone else heard that aswell.

I heard a rumor that ESPN3 is airing it and SmootSmack is taking over the Mel Kiper roll. He better go get his hair did.

Dirtbag59 · 03-16-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

I heard a rumor that ESPN3 is airing it and SmootSmack is taking over the Mel Kiper roll. He better go get his hair did.

Never heard of an AI getting TV time. Should be interesting. Hopefully they update him so he doesn't continue to recommend that teams with a need at QB take Jevan Snead

SmootSmack · 03-16-2011, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Never heard of an AI getting TV time. Should be interesting. Hopefully they update him so he doesn't continue to recommend that teams with a need at QB take Jevan Snead

All I'm saying is with a Snead/Daniel combo at QB...we wouldn't need to talk about filling the QB position for the next decade. That's all I'm saying

hooskins · 03-16-2011, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

I heard a rumor that ESPN3 is airing it and SmootSmack is taking over the Mel Kiper roll. He better go get his hair did.

Lol. He has quite a head of competition.

30gut · 03-16-2011, 08:57 PM

Full disclosure I have friends that used to work at the NFLPA and I have fond memories of meeting the late Gene Upshaw.

Gene may have been close to the NFL execs but that didn't stop him from getting the players how can I say this...a kick ass deal.

To us its a game but for them this about their livelihoods, their families their future and the future players.

The stakes are high.

I think as fans we should take our emotions out of it and look at what's going on.

What have the owners done to cause the situation vs what have the players done?
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I understand the reasoning behind NFLPA wanting to have the draft at another venue not sponsored by the NFL owners.

It does strike me as a sham for the owners to hold the draft ceremony when they are in fact preventing the new draftees from signing contracts, meeting with their coaches and staff, training in the team facilities etc. in short they are limiting the players from the means to prepare to excell at their jobs.

Imo the NFL draft held by the owners during a lockout with no CBA is kinda paradoxical at best, exploitive at worst.

If the NFLPA can preserve the spirit of the draft experience for the incoming players then I completely agree with their intent.

The incoming players deserve the recognition and they and their families deserve the moment.

But, the execution and production of the event better be flawless.

My suggestions: hire a former player/celeb as host; invite as many former player/celebs as possible, invite celebs, invite the fans FOR FREE, have as many current players on hand as possible to welcome there new teammates into the NFL players fraternity, have as much media on hand as possible

The lockout will be over the 1st week of April anyway.

SBXVII · 03-17-2011, 01:25 AM

Heck the NFLPA might as well go out and broker their own television deals. The owners/NFL maybe chooses FOX, the players/NFLPA can go choose NBC. I mean if their going to have their own draft day party they might as well broker their own TV deals also.

Longtimefan · 03-17-2011, 08:21 AM

NFLPA: No draft boycott; but 'different' feel? - ESPN

CRedskinsRule · 03-28-2011, 04:15 PM

AlbertBreer Albert Breer

NFLPA's plan is to host an event at a Manhattan hotel prior to -- not during -- the draft on 4/28. Story going up on NFL.com in a minute.

The event, titled "The Debut", kicks off 3 days of NFLPA events around the draft. Those won't interfere with Thu/Fri nights at Radio City.

realfreemancbs mike freeman

CBSSports.com confirms NFLPA will hold draft event late Saturday. Text to CBSSports.com from source: "We want players to have their moment."

Agent for rookie who is expected to be drafted in 1st round: "My guy will probably be shaking hands with Roger (Goodell)."

mortreport Chris Mortensen

NFLPA understands alternative competing draft event is not the way to go nor embraced. Players will make own decision, as in the past.

MTK · 03-28-2011, 04:27 PM

Smart move by the players. A competing event would have made them look like morons.

CRedskinsRule · 03-28-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

Smart move by the players. A competing event would have made them look like morons.

absolutely.

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03-16-2011, 01:56 PM	#1
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 38 Posts: 8,606	Re: Alternate NFLPA draft event Bottom line, owners are opting out and locking the players out. It is not a strike. Somehow that all gets overlooked. __________________ Vacancy

03-16-2011, 02:12 PM	#3
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Alternate NFLPA draft event People seem to have this romanticized memory of Gene Upshaw, but in reality he had his share of critics amongst the players, especially retired players who felt he didn't do enough for them and catered more to active players. He was also viewed by many as being a little too close with NFL execs and didn't always have the best interests of the players in mind. I honestly don't know enough about De Smith yet. He does seem to have strong support from the players. Plus he's a Skins fan, so he can't be that bad. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

03-16-2011, 04:02 PM	#4
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Alternate NFLPA draft event "reasonable offer" depends on who you ask I suppose __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

03-16-2011, 04:25 PM	#5
halodoc Camp Scrub Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: md Age: 44 Posts: 71	Re: Alternate NFLPA draft event Does anyone know if the nflpa plan on airing there draft event aswell and seprate from the nfl draft? Would nfl network and espn be able to cover any of the nflpa draft event ,or because of legal issues not be able to? So nfl network and espn would air music city hall while another channel like tbs or usa would air the nflpa's draft event. I also heard that the draftie's would go up to a stage and shake hands with some of there new found teammates. Which i don't think is the worst idea , but was wondering if anyone else heard that aswell. __________________ i like pie !

03-16-2011, 08:57 PM	#10
30gut Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,323	Re: Alternate NFLPA draft event Full disclosure I have friends that used to work at the NFLPA and I have fond memories of meeting the late Gene Upshaw. Gene may have been close to the NFL execs but that didn't stop him from getting the players how can I say this...a kick ass deal. To us its a game but for them this about their livelihoods, their families their future and the future players. The stakes are high. I think as fans we should take our emotions out of it and look at what's going on. What have the owners done to cause the situation vs what have the players done? --------------------------------------------------------------- I understand the reasoning behind NFLPA wanting to have the draft at another venue not sponsored by the NFL owners. It does strike me as a sham for the owners to hold the draft ceremony when they are in fact preventing the new draftees from signing contracts, meeting with their coaches and staff, training in the team facilities etc. in short they are limiting the players from the means to prepare to excell at their jobs. Imo the NFL draft held by the owners during a lockout with no CBA is kinda paradoxical at best, exploitive at worst. If the NFLPA can preserve the spirit of the draft experience for the incoming players then I completely agree with their intent. The incoming players deserve the recognition and they and their families deserve the moment. But, the execution and production of the event better be flawless. My suggestions: hire a former player/celeb as host; invite as many former player/celebs as possible, invite celebs, invite the fans FOR FREE, have as many current players on hand as possible to welcome there new teammates into the NFL players fraternity, have as much media on hand as possible The lockout will be over the 1st week of April anyway.

03-17-2011, 01:25 AM	#11
SBXVII Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,766	Re: Alternate NFLPA draft event Heck the NFLPA might as well go out and broker their own television deals. The owners/NFL maybe chooses FOX, the players/NFLPA can go choose NBC. I mean if their going to have their own draft day party they might as well broker their own TV deals also.

03-17-2011, 08:21 AM	#12
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Alternate NFLPA draft event NFLPA: No draft boycott; but 'different' feel? - ESPN __________________ A revolution is coming and it will be televised.

03-28-2011, 04:15 PM	#13
CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 58 Posts: 21,698	Re: Alternate NFLPA draft event AlbertBreer Albert Breer NFLPA's plan is to host an event at a Manhattan hotel prior to -- not during -- the draft on 4/28. Story going up on NFL.com in a minute. The event, titled "The Debut", kicks off 3 days of NFLPA events around the draft. Those won't interfere with Thu/Fri nights at Radio City. realfreemancbs mike freeman CBSSports.com confirms NFLPA will hold draft event late Saturday. Text to CBSSports.com from source: "We want players to have their moment." Agent for rookie who is expected to be drafted in 1st round: "My guy will probably be shaking hands with Roger (Goodell)." mortreport Chris Mortensen NFLPA understands alternative competing draft event is not the way to go nor embraced. Players will make own decision, as in the past.

03-28-2011, 04:27 PM	#14
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Alternate NFLPA draft event Smart move by the players. A competing event would have made them look like morons. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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