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[wayne556517]

Whats going on fella,s this "LOCK OUT" i don't understand there,s been Judges involved ^&confuse^&confuse^&confuse^&confuse

 

[jazzeum]

Wayne,

As expected, a judge granted the players' injuction to stop the lockout and refused to grant a stay of the order, which means the players have access to the teams' training facilities. However, the owners are planning to appeal the decision to a higher court. If the Court of Appeals overturns the Judge's opinion, then the lockout is back in effect. If it upholds the Judge's opinion, then basically the players can go back to work.

Ultimately, this has to be solved at the bargaining table by the owners and the players' representatives. Courts can't arrive at a settlement.

 

[wayne556517]

Wayne,

As expected, a judge granted the players' injuction to stop the lockout and refused to grant a stay of the order, which means the players have access to the teams' training facilities. However, the owners are planning to appeal the decision to a higher court. If the Court of Appeals overturns the Judge's opinion, then the lockout is back in effect. If it upholds the Judge's opinion, then basically the players can go back to work.

Ultimately, this has to be solved at the bargaining table by the owners and the players' representatives. Courts can't arrive at a settlement.

Wouldn't the owners want them to train ???

 

[jazzeum]

Apparently not. Players can do it on their own but not with team involvement.

Right now, it's almost May. The Court of Appeals may not decide this until mid June. Training camps are supposed to open in July. That's not a lot of team to get a deal done.

This situation exists only because of owner greed.

 

[wayne556517]

Apparently not. Players can do it on their own but not with team involvement.

Right now, it's almost May. The Court of Appeals may not decide this until mid June. Training camps are supposed to open in July. That's not a lot of team to get a deal done.

This situation exists only because of owner greed.

Unreal,ok mate cheers for clearing that up.

 

[jazzeum]

Meanwhile, the draft will be held this Thursday and Friday. So in a sense the NFL is closed for business but open for business, a rather odd situation.

 

[lancer]

Labor disputes. Couldn't care less. Rich people vs. less rich people. I'll pay attention when and if they kickoff. Heck, if they are so unhappy, owners and players, maybe they should find something else to do. Note: this rant, while under the NFL thread, may be transferred to the appropriate professional sport as necessary. -- Al

 

[Louis Badolato]

Thankfully, it looks like the NFL is going to open for business this morning. At least night's draft with the 19th pick the Giants got a terrific cover cornerback who was rated in the overall top 10 on most pre-draft boards, and was the best available player on the ESPN board at the time. The Giants haven't had a decent Corner in years, so I am excited! I still want them to make a run at Namde Asemwa, the incredible free agent CB from the Raiders. Now if they could just draft or sign a solid middle linebacker, they'd have a complete defense.

 

[Terp152]

Hey Al, looks like you'll get to see a little more of Torrey Smith. Taken by the Ravens in 2nd round. I wish him all the best, he did well for the Terps. Chris

 

[lancer]

Hey Al, looks like you'll get to see a little more of Torrey Smith. Taken by the Ravens in 2nd round. I wish him all the best, he did well for the Terps. Chris

Didn't know that, didn't follow the draft. That is good news. Thanks for the info, Chris. -- Al