Terrel Owens: Not A Free Agent?

dieselhog · 02-27-2004, 07:58 AM

The problem is that the original deadline prior to the last collective bargaining agreement was 2nd March. This changed when the CBA was re-worked and it appears that the NFLPA neglected to tell anyone that players wishing to void portions of contracts and therefore activate their right to free agency would need to do so earlier than was originally the case.

Dennis Northcutt at the Browns has had the same problem and there will be plenty of others.

My guess is that if the NFLPA holds it's hands up then TO etc will be able to test free agency anyway as the error is not theirs.

Daseal · 02-27-2004, 07:59 AM

Thanks for clarifying, Diesel.

jbcjr14 · 02-27-2004, 09:07 AM

Hahaha...what a fricking idiot.

dieselhog · 02-27-2004, 09:11 AM

you obviously missed the last point..... this is NOT the fault of Owens or his agent.... it is the fault of the NFLPA.

EEich · 02-27-2004, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dieselhog

you obviously missed the last point..... this is NOT the fault of Owens or his agent.... it is the fault of the NFLPA.

So you're telling us that his agent bears no responsibility for knowing what's in his client's contract, the contract that he himself negotiated, yet the NFLPA is responsible for knowing what's in over 1,800 players' contracts?

dieselhog · 02-27-2004, 11:11 AM

Apparently, that's how it used to work and all players were notified. It's on NFL.com. I agree that they should know but he did nothing wrong in terms of the rules when his contract was negotiated.

Under the old law he would have had to apply for free agency by 2nd March but the NFL are saying that the NFLPA did not inform agents of the rule change and so they were all gearing up for the 2nd March deadline.

I know it all seems a bit weird but I can't believe that all of the agents would've missed it.

How much coin would TOs agent be missing out on? Theres no way he would just LET that happen.

redwagonskins · 02-27-2004, 11:41 AM

I don't care who you point the finger at..it's still funny. Now the Philly Beagles will have to provide COMPENSATION to the 49ers in return for their WR savior. That is the really good news out of all of this!

dieselhog · 02-27-2004, 11:56 AM

It is funny, yes. V funny. I just have a feeling that the NFLPA might be made to admit that an error was made. There is a lot of $ at stake here and as we all know, the NFL dosen't like to miss $ opportunities.

I know TO says he wants to play in Philly but will the Eagles be prepared to pay that sort of money of him? I'm not sure, it could be interesting.

02-27-2004, 07:58 AM	#1
dieselhog Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bolton, Lancashire Age: 54 Posts: 166	The problem is that the original deadline prior to the last collective bargaining agreement was 2nd March. This changed when the CBA was re-worked and it appears that the NFLPA neglected to tell anyone that players wishing to void portions of contracts and therefore activate their right to free agency would need to do so earlier than was originally the case. Dennis Northcutt at the Browns has had the same problem and there will be plenty of others. My guess is that if the NFLPA holds it's hands up then TO etc will be able to test free agency anyway as the error is not theirs.

02-27-2004, 07:59 AM	#2
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Thanks for clarifying, Diesel.

02-27-2004, 09:07 AM	#3
jbcjr14 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 55 Posts: 2,015	Hahaha...what a fricking idiot.

02-27-2004, 09:11 AM	#4
dieselhog Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bolton, Lancashire Age: 54 Posts: 166	you obviously missed the last point..... this is NOT the fault of Owens or his agent.... it is the fault of the NFLPA.

02-27-2004, 11:11 AM	#6
dieselhog Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bolton, Lancashire Age: 54 Posts: 166	Apparently, that's how it used to work and all players were notified. It's on NFL.com. I agree that they should know but he did nothing wrong in terms of the rules when his contract was negotiated. Under the old law he would have had to apply for free agency by 2nd March but the NFL are saying that the NFLPA did not inform agents of the rule change and so they were all gearing up for the 2nd March deadline. I know it all seems a bit weird but I can't believe that all of the agents would've missed it. How much coin would TOs agent be missing out on? Theres no way he would just LET that happen.

02-27-2004, 11:41 AM	#7
redwagonskins Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 685	I don't care who you point the finger at..it's still funny. Now the Philly Beagles will have to provide COMPENSATION to the 49ers in return for their WR savior. That is the really good news out of all of this!

02-27-2004, 11:56 AM	#8
dieselhog Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bolton, Lancashire Age: 54 Posts: 166	It is funny, yes. V funny. I just have a feeling that the NFLPA might be made to admit that an error was made. There is a lot of $ at stake here and as we all know, the NFL dosen't like to miss $ opportunities. I know TO says he wants to play in Philly but will the Eagles be prepared to pay that sort of money of him? I'm not sure, it could be interesting.

Terrel Owens: Not A Free Agent?

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