July 2011
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Every individual person has to make a decision on whether they want to be a part...
– De Maurice Smith director of the NFLPA on re-certification of the union.
As of right now the NFL owners are set to vote between 3:30 and 5:30 East Coast time to end the NFL Lockout regardless if the players vote today or not.
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DeadSpin.com gives it's version of the new NFL →
DeadSpin.com had an interesting take on the changes we are about to see in the NFL. From rules changes, to TV host, and a pathetic mention of Bret Favre. This is worth a quick read!
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Atalanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank says he's,... →
ProFootballWeekly.com As NFL owners meet today to ratify the new NFL CBA will the owners have the same infighting that is occurring in former NFLPA? Or will Roger Goodell have all the NFL owners in line ready to pass this CBA in one single motion.
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, ““I’m optimistic we’ll get their approval, hopefully today.” Notice he said...
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ESPN Sal Paolantonio with the latest!
ESPN Are Goodel and Smith still negotiating the CBA?
Players have 'a lot of work to do' →
WASHINGTON (AP) — A person familiar with the NFL negotiations tells The Associated Press that players will not vote Wednesday on a deal to end the lockout.
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Players Want to Recover $320 Million Before a Vote →
According to SI.com the players want to recover $320 million dollars lost in benefits last year before they vote.
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ProFootballWeekly.com Fantasy Football Free Agents →
ProFootballWeekly.com breaks down some key players in your fantasy football draft that are currently NFL free agents. They break them down by position and value on draft charts. Very good stuff for fantasy football fans!
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Even if NFL training camp starts on time Manning... →
IndyStar.com reports that Colts QB Peyton Manning will not be ready for NFL training camp.
A source describes Manning’s availability as questionable and the there is a possibility of Manning missing all of training camp.
Manning had surgery on his neck in May and expressed concerns to see the Colts Physical Therapist once the lockout ends to receive a trusted opinion.
However as long as...
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75 Retired NFL players file lawsuit based... →
Retired players are suing the NFL for a 1994 study that claimed “no evidence of worsening injury or chronic cumulative effects” due to concussion. The study was commissioned by the NFL’s Committee on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and the results are in serious conflict with those that have been done recently.
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Cleveland Browns RB Peyton Hillis talks about expectaions for the Browns and the Madden NFL 12 cover vote
NFL Network NFL Total Access
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The latest on the NFL lockout
ESPN
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Drew Brees is angry over false reports! →
ProFootballWeekly.com is reporting that the reports that Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, and others players named were seeking to personally benefit rather then simply settle the “Brady vs the NFL” suite are not true.
Drew Brees via twitter
“I want no special perks. My job is to get a fair deal for all players, and I am proud to represent them all - past, present and future I...
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Brees and Manning say NO Franchise Tag! →
As part of the settlement of the ”Tom Brady vs. NFL” antitrust lawsuit Drew Brees and Peyton Manning are asking for franchise tag exemptions?
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Did the Pack Break the Rules?
ESPN.com NFL Insider Chris Mortensen is reporting that Green Bay Packers are denying a report that the players were contacted to gather at Lambeau Field this Saturday.
This is currently a violation of the NFL lockout rules regardless of how close the lockout is to ending.
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SI NFL Reporter Peter King talks to NFL Total Access about free agency
Sports Illustrated NFL writer Peter King talks about NFL free agency and what to expect from the top free agents on the market.
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So whats left before we play football? →
Yahoo Sports Micahel Silver explains what is left for the players, owners, and retired players to workout.