Comments on: NFLRA negotiator: NFL predetermined lockout for first month

By: jimyjak

jimyjak — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 03:49:15 +0000

It’s all about the haves and have-nots. The Kings, their kingdom, and the serfs. It’s time for RobbinHood to show up. I and many of my friends will not watch an NFL game until the serfs are compensated appropriately.

By: greymares

greymares — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:25:54 +0000

right now the biggest blunder that people are complaining about is number recognition. well up until now an official didn’t need a number at the place they were officiating the call was off-sides defense or false start offense. when they realize this is important to the powers that be, they’ll get it right. I would bet they get about the same number of calls wrong as the original ref’s

By: greymares

greymares — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:18:30 +0000

the officials will have to cave, if the league takes their stand they WONT lose. It’s like saying my daughter can’t cook as well as my wife, but after a couple years of practice she may be better.

By: mornelithe

mornelithe — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:08:15 +0000

NFLRA turned down an offer from the League for a 100% raise over 5 years, making 1st year officials salaries top $100,000, and veteran officials salaries top $200,000. Plus more for post-season.

They aren’t the stars, and their presence is not vital to the game (as we can see from games being played). The NFL’s offer was more than fair, for a bunch of people who work 3 days a week, for half a year.

Yes, owners and players make more money. They also are what the NFL’s existence hinges on. Not the refs.

By: LoCoSu@%s

LoCoSu@%s — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:47:05 +0000

The coaches and owners aren’t complaining that much now.
Wait till the real games start and coaches perceive the refs decisions are affecting the outcome of the game.
It’s not going to be pretty. For anyone. Including the fans.

By: weswelkerspornstash

weswelkerspornstash — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:43:55 +0000

Have they tested Hoculi for PED’s

By: lioness54

lioness54 — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:17:51 +0000

Hmmmmmm……players are a union……maybe they should show a little support for the officials union and boycott until the lockout is settled!

By: cosmoman11

cosmoman11 — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:09:08 +0000

The NFL needs to remember one thing. This isn’t like dealing with the players who have little or no other sources of income. The refs have regular jobs. They don’t have to give in to pressure from the league.

By: jnbnet

jnbnet — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:50:16 +0000

Can’t wait to see how the regular official explain their blunders once they are reinstated.

By: flipx99

flipx99 — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:46:18 +0000

League spokesman Greg Aiello said….

Every time I see those words I know a lie is going to follow.