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NLC1054 06-02-2011, 12:04 PM Like I said; De Smith is just CRAP about the public relations aspect of this whole mess. The owners have very clearly set themselves up as the victims in this mess.
And what does De Smith do and say? He talks about how we all "dig" then game and makes a speech at the university that was more a dig at the NFL than a speech FOR THE GRADUATES, and says "you suck".
Dude, you are not being hip and with it you pompous douchenozzle, you are hurting your position, the public perception of you clients, and making yourself seem really stupid.
After this, I'm really not sure De Smith stays on as head of the NFLPA much longer. The only hired him in preparation of the lockout. Now they're in the lockout and he's makin' stuff worse.
JoeRedskin 06-02-2011, 12:08 PM I'm not saying you are making the argument the players are just playing a game. I'm just saying there are many people who side with the owners primarily for that reason
Okay. I get the distinction - on that point, I am with you and agree that it is a BS reason for siding with the owners. I probably disagree with you on the extent of that perception but won't deny it does exist.
CRedskinsRule 06-02-2011, 12:14 PM I gotta say, sounds like hopeful stuff coming off these meetings. Sirius said, and I don't know that it's a fact, that Judge Boylan may have been involved in these secret meetings, and many players, and owners. I hope that we see a lot of progress over the next week or two. Especially with the court ordered mediation next week, a risky court hearing tomorrow, and no word from Doty's court. I would like to think both sides are finally starting to really get serious about finding that common ground they need to get a deal done.
JoeRedskin 06-02-2011, 12:17 PM I would hope so CRed, but, just like a beautiful woman, 9 billion dollars can make otherwise reasonable men be all kinds of stupid. (See, see ... pithy, short and relevant. It can be done!!).
SmootSmack 06-02-2011, 01:04 PM I won't be surprised if this is how things get resolved, boom out of the blue there will be some sort of deal, or a lifting of the lockout.
Looks like it wasn't just the owners. D. Smith was there as well along with a few players. And yes Judge Boylan was also in attendance
SmootSmack 06-02-2011, 01:06 PM Didn't realize there was actually a story up about it
AP source: Goodell, Smith, players meeting - seattlepi.com (http://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/AP-source-Goodell-Smith-players-meeting-1406569.php)
CRedskinsRule 06-02-2011, 01:18 PM Didn't realize there was actually a story up about it
AP source: Goodell, Smith, players meeting - seattlepi.com (http://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/AP-source-Goodell-Smith-players-meeting-1406569.php)
That story kinda makes it sound like Judge Boylan did call the meeting. If so then I am a little less hopeful, mainly cuz I thought the two sides had put it together. Any meetings can't be al bad though.
SmootSmack 06-02-2011, 01:29 PM That story kinda makes it sound like Judge Boylan did call the meeting. If so then I am a little less hopeful, mainly cuz I thought the two sides had put it together. Any meetings can't be al bad though.
I'm not sure that's accurate. I mean I know it's what the AP is saying, but I've heard from others he's just there he didn't call it and he's not mediating it or anything like that
NC_Skins 06-02-2011, 01:31 PM I'm still down for Smith and Goodell fighting 1v1 gladiator style. Winner take all. Hell, they can pay-per-view it. Even hold it at beloved Jerry World(minus broken seats).
Dirtbag59 06-02-2011, 01:51 PM I'm still down for Smith and Goodell fighting 1v1 gladiator style. Winner take all. Hell, they can pay-per-view it. Even hold it at beloved Jerry World(minus broken seats).
Lol, that would actually be a good crappy fight. And yes you read that right. I doubt both of them could really fight and would probably just end up in a bunch of grapples that lead no where, but they both look somewhat physically imposing. At least more then your average bloke.
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