Comments on: Chiefs pay cuts will reach the top of organization

By: jterry58

jterry58 — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:27:32 +0000

I think the more responsible way to approach this is to let the people responsible for a possible work stoppage (owners and players) share any possible loss in revenue. It’s not like the IT or Marketing department has a say in the negotiations… If they don’t get any possible say in it, and will receive absolutely no benefit from the negotiations either way, you’re irresponsible to penalize them for your poor negotiating.

By: hedleykow

hedleykow — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:00:59 +0000

In an effort by the KC organization to distance themselves from the dirty deeds of Michael Vick, Chiefs’ mascot KC Wolf will NOT see a pay reduction in the case of a lock out.

By: docredskin

docredskin — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:42:43 +0000

I don’t care if billionaires or millionaires lose money. I care about the hot dog vendors, parking lot attendants, ticket-takers, etc., for whom football games provide employment. I’m worried about local economies that made their bones from eight yearly home games. Selfishly, I’m worried about giving up even a single one of my football Sundays.

But I’m not worried, in the least, about some football player who can’t manange his millions well enough to stomach a temporary work stoppage.

By: CKL

CKL — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:49:09 +0000

The Hunts are a great family, no argument. I respect all the original members of the “Foolish Club”. This is very smart and fair of them as opposed to what Woody et al are doing.

By: shallowfan

shallowfan — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:41:10 +0000

Here is what the owners are saying imo…”Ok staff, we don’t want you to have any contact with players…none at all…because we will get fined and lose draft picks…you are on our side, we have to stand firm against these players…now we also want 10-25% of your money for your loyalty…even if that means you struggle to make ends meet”

Now, you can argue that not every person who takes a pay cut will struggle to pay bills, but there are some who will I’m sure…just like not every player in the league is a millionaire.

You can say all day that there are a lot of ppl out of work and those with jobs shouldn’t complain. This is true, however, this nfl situation is a whole different scenario. I’m talking about the ppl affected by the league and the players bickering over the billions in revenue that they are making, not having to layoff workforce because profits are down and ppl aren’t spending…they are doing this because they choose to. The teams have to cut salaries to show the players the money isn’t there to pay ppl, even if it is.

By: jodave5

jodave5 — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:30:43 +0000

So is Clark Hunt

By: riverhorsey

riverhorsey — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:04:33 +0000

Clarke Hunt is the classiest owner in football.

By: coachstram

coachstram — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:01:59 +0000

@lunarpie……

You cant be serious. You HAVE a job and you are complaining?

Things the unemployed DONT want to hear about:

1) The employed complaining about thier jobs / income.

2) Athletes’ bank balances, bar tabs, car collections, bling, the expense of supporting thier various children!

By: bdickey33

bdickey33 — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:01:51 +0000

jc1958cool says:
Mar 2, 2011 8:28 AM
what a mess this is all for GREED! the nfl will get a backlash form fans! who will buy a jersey, or any paraphenalia

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I just bought a shirt and a hat 2 days ago come to think of it from NFL.com. I don’t think we’re at that point yet.

By: lunarpie

lunarpie — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:55:14 +0000

best sport on the planet!

By: clintonportisheadd

clintonportisheadd — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:53:42 +0000

Its the difference when you have a long time family ownership situation rather than a Page 6 creep owning the team.

By: lunarpie

lunarpie — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:41:59 +0000

I feel so sorry for all of them too!

YEH RIGHT!

Iam sitting at my desk working my ass off getting mid level income and struggling to raise two kids. While these greedy pricks can’t come to a fair deal in a billion dollar business. Oh yeh, in the sport on the planet!

By: cartsteen

cartsteen — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:32:50 +0000

I can only hope that coach Haley will be the cost cutting measure.

By: voxveritass

voxveritass — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:29:55 +0000

Bravo, Chiefs.

By: jc1958cool

jc1958cool — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:28:52 +0000

what a mess this is all for GREED! the nfl will get a backlash form fans! who will buy a jersey, or any paraphenalia

By: moseszd

moseszd — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:26:41 +0000

Good for the Chiefs. They are, and remain, a classy organization. Something I have yet to see out of the Jets.