I’m not a union man, but when it comes to this I am
For example, the owners have been clamoring for a rookie wage scale. They cited “exploding” rookie contracts as a reason for opting out early in 2008. The players offered a proposal to address owners’ concerns called the proven performance plan. The NFL said no based on unwillingness to guarantee that the saved rookie money would go toward proven veteran players.
It’s a shame that, nearly 1,000 days after the NFL owners opted out of the CBA, they can’t guarantee NFL games next year. It’s a shame heading into exciting playoffs with great games ahead that this unresolved issue continues to steal headlines. It’s a shame that the owners are threatening to prevent players from playing football. It’s a shame that the unanswered question remains: Why is this deal so bad?
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