The Linc - Jay Glazer Reports That CBA Deal Is Not As Close As It Appears

by JasonB on Jun 30, 2011 6:01 AM EDT in Philadelphia Eagles News

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Fuck the lockout

I want to have Aso, Bush, Plax, Charles Johnson and a 1st round pick for Kolb, NOW!

by GermanEagle on Jun 30, 2011 6:34 AM EDT reply actions

i heard it was starting to look bad over owners wanting RFA at 6 years and players at 4 years. dallas must have just realized there mistake with free and are trying to fix it. but seriously with only having 3-4 years as the average for a NFL player it just seems right to make it 4 years over 6.

by Rhayes on Jun 30, 2011 6:49 AM EDT reply actions

I agree with the players on this one.

Think about this. 18 out of High School….. + 4 years of college = 22 into the draft….. + 6 years until you his UFA (The big payday) = 28 What NFL team would want to sign a 28 YO anything to a big contract something along the 6 years 66 million dollars. He’ll be 34 going into the final year of his deal & everyone knows how players start the decline at 30.

"Learning to eat soup with a knife"

by h2o_34_35_44 on Jun 30, 2011 7:56 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Depressing post =(

The picture makes it even worse.

"You should never underestimate the predictability of stupidity."

This is where I write things in 140 letters or less

by benjapal on Jun 30, 2011 8:55 AM EDT reply actions

I wouldn’t put too much stock in DE Smith’s comments. He has to say that. If he says “A deal is almost done,” he loses leverage in some of the final sticking points.

http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/ - Eagles
http://bloggingthebeast.com/ - NFC East

by JimmyK on Jun 30, 2011 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions

I sure hope you’re right on this one.

"Learning to eat soup with a knife"

by h2o_34_35_44 on Jun 30, 2011 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions

Well, to clarify, I’m saying it IS close to being done. I’m just saying it does no good for De Smith to say so.

http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/ - Eagles
http://bloggingthebeast.com/ - NFC East

by JimmyK on Jun 30, 2011 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions

^ this

advantages to de smith using the “we are no where close” line
- looks like a hero when deal magically gets done
- doesnt look like an ass if talks do break down
- doesnt have to worry about players going out and blowing the last of their savings bc they assume its almost over

advantages to de smith saying “we are almost there”
- {crickets}

VOID!!!

by dt3 on Jun 30, 2011 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions

That may the only lesson he learned at negotiating school

by DLawrence55 on Jun 30, 2011 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions

I’m in the minority here, and I get that people (myself included) are turned off by his annoying and sometimes ridiculous rhetoric, but I actually thought he has done a phenomenal job for the players if reports of the likely final deal are accurate.

http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/ - Eagles
http://bloggingthebeast.com/ - NFC East

by JimmyK on Jun 30, 2011 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions

I still think he’s an asshole.

by GermanEagle on Jun 30, 2011 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions

I can’t argue there, but I should caution you that he’s going to be around for a while.

http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/ - Eagles
http://bloggingthebeast.com/ - NFC East

by JimmyK on Jun 30, 2011 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions

I agree.

Decertifying is a tactic that could have gone very wrong, yet it looks like Smith is on the verge of getting a good deal for the players and not missing a single snap of the 2011 season. If both of those things happen, then DeMaurice Smith has done his job perfectly.

And to be fair, the rhetoric coming from the owners’ side was equally ridiculous.

by laxer298 on Jun 30, 2011 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions

Yup. And as i have said on here before. DSmith will live and die by the results he gets here. If we miss games in 2011, he’s a sitting duck and public enemy 1B, with Goodell being 1A.

If you dont like Big Red, then F#%@ You!
-Ricky Bobby

by GreenInBaltimore on Jun 30, 2011 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Either that, OR a deal is legit almost done and this is all just posturing for a big PR event.

….The Decision 2.0

If you dont like Big Red, then F#%@ You!
-Ricky Bobby

by GreenInBaltimore on Jun 30, 2011 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions

I've been saying, 4th of July weekend..

It’s as big of a PR hit as they can have.. Think about it, Friday they announce it’s almost complete, Saturday news breaks it’s been signed.. Sunday they announce details and say that Monday (the 4th) is when FA officially begins.

Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...

Wild_Eagle!

Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.

-Awarded by Number5

Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!

by wild_eagle on Jun 30, 2011 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Great now what?

"if you’re going to act like bitches, then I will treat you like bitches". - AR

Do you hear that? That's the sound of the media ramming the Miracle at the New Meadowlands down your throat for the rest of your life...BAHAHAHAHA....

by theaction on Jun 30, 2011 9:26 AM EDT reply actions

Fu k yo G azer, m ke me h ppy!

Rivals beware

by starship 007 on Jun 30, 2011 5:00 PM EDT reply actions

Wh t t e fu k is w ong w th m ke boa d ?

Rivals beware

by starship 007 on Jun 30, 2011 5:02 PM EDT reply actions

Oh f ck no! ! !!

Rivals beware

by starship 007 on Jun 30, 2011 5:04 PM EDT reply actions

Yes it works now!!! :)

Rivals beware

by starship 007 on Jun 30, 2011 5:11 PM EDT reply actions

Big Surprise Here...

…if you are an idiot. I can’t believe the douchebags who ’0’ed my post that this deal is going to be stonewalled by a bunch of Billionaire Owners, Millionaire Players, and greedy lawyers and agents.

How does the crow taste now, morons? You are gonna love next season. Which will be in 2013. I’m not happy about it, but you guys can really be a bunch of media-bullshit eating Pollyannas.

by IggleGreen on Jun 30, 2011 9:12 PM EDT reply actions

O

Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...

Wild_Eagle!

-Awarded by Number5

Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!

by wild_eagle on Jul 1, 2011 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions

Real original there, Wild Eagle. I think from now on I’ll call you ‘JIBTA Jr.’

by IggleGreen on Jul 1, 2011 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Go for it.

Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...

Wild_Eagle!

-Awarded by Number5

Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!

by wild_eagle on Jul 2, 2011 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions

“Big Surprise Here…

- you need a hug boy-o you’re getting way to upset about getting “O”. Pro FB is by far my favorite sport to watch. But when there is billions of dollars on the line and peoples lively hood you should be mature enough to take yourself out of the equation and understand this is way bigger than you.

Take the name off the back of the jersey's and reinvent football as a team sport.

"The way I figure it, if my heads gonna pop off it's gonna pop off anyways" - Ellis Hobbs on the possibility of his neck breaking.

by MightyJoeBanner on Jul 1, 2011 8:12 AM EDT up reply actions

MJB

Nothing is bigger than I. And when I log off, you cease to exist.

Yours truly,
H.R.H Emperor Iggy of the Internet, forever to be known as the InterEmperor.

by IggleGreen on Jul 1, 2011 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions

I would be shocked if the season started by thanksgiving honestly

the owners planned to hold out from the beginning otherwise they would have had serious talks a year ago. They are just now getting to the sticking points of the new CBA and that could and probably will get ugly again sooner or later.

So the most likely scenario will be the court will decide…in which both sides won’t like the final outcome which may turn out to be the best solution until these 8 yr olds decide to learn how to share all the marbles so that everyone gets to play when its their turn..IMO

by 0k on Jul 1, 2011 1:56 AM EDT reply actions