NFL Holdouts....Your thoughts?

Stephen · 08-08-2011, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BigAsh

Just got word that Desean Jackson finally ended his holdout and reported to EAGLES camp....I agree he is woefully underpaid, but is under a contract...I believe the contract should be honored, by both player and team....Naive, I know...What do the rest of you think....in favor of players holding out for more $$?...why don't we see this in other sports?

From my understanding, players have really been neutered in using this as a tactic to get a new contract under the new CBA (I believe it has something to do with accruing time towards free agency eligibility). As for why we don't see this in other sports, my guess would be because of guaranteed contracts.

BigAsh · 08-08-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen

From my understanding, players have really been neutered in using this as a tactic to get a new contract under the new CBA (I believe it has something to do with accruing time towards free agency eligibility). As for why we don't see this in other sports, my guess would be because of guaranteed contracts.

thats why he came back today....passed tomorrow he would've lost a year towards FA eligibilty...

chippewastud79 · 08-08-2011, 11:59 AM

Unfortunately it is the only tactic players can use to attempt to get a new contract. The owners don't have to honor contracts, so why are players expected to do the same?

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