Friday, March 25, 2011

NFL Lockout - Part I

As we hit day 14 of the NFL lockout, we (fans) still don't know who's to blame. Some blame the owners for locking the players out and not treating them fairly, while others blame players for being greedy; afterall, they do PLAY for a living and get paid millions to do so. I for one, completely blame the players and the NFLPA. If your CEO came to you and your co workers and said "We're struggling financially, so your all going to have to take a paycut", would you really ask him to open his financials up and show you proof?? No you wouldn't because he'd probably tell you to shove it up your ass and go find another job. No one in their right minds goes to a private entity and asks them to open up their financials as proof for taking a paycut, its absurd. It doesn't matter if your salary is based on a percentage negotiated between the owners and you. They are in the end, OWNERS, and you in the end are players or EMPLOYEES. Sure there is a "partnership" amongst owners and players, just like there is a partnership between execeutive level management and their suboordinates. They work together to achieve a common goal. It doesn't mean you can STRIKE if you think your underpaid. What do you do? You go find another job. The NFLPA is ridiculous. Who do you blame?
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7 comments:

  1. jambaman84March 25, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    The players need to stop complaining and need to play the game they love. Millions of people would DIE for the opportunity to play in the NFL. If these athletes lose sight of this privilege, then let them stay out on the streets and get real jobs. The everyday fan can and will play this game for a lot cheaper.

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  2. KamranMarch 25, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Cool Post. + Following

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  3. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    All unions are ridiculous......

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  4. zshelhamerMarch 25, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    The players just need to be happy that they are being paid to play a game they love.

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  5. KoKoMarch 26, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    how can u get payed for something fun and complain about it ??

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  6. SynetikMarch 26, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    seriously wish i could get paid for something i love.

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  7. WhereasMarch 26, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    i could care less about the owners and players all overpaid crybabies both sides. make evryones salary 50 k a year owners and players and then complain.

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