James is defending Tebow?

Lebron James is very angry at ESPN analyst Merril Hoge.  Hoge spoke to the Mike and Mike show about receiving feedback for his opinion on Tim Tebow’s mechanics.  

Basically Hoge explains that Tebow doesn’t posses the proper NFL level quarterback mechanics and will most likely not ever be able to correct those mechanics.

Somehow Lebron James felt compelled to tweet about Hoge’s analysis with a lot of animosity.  Can’t this guy play in Europe like Kobe?  Get off the couch Lebron!

Takeo Spikes, “I was pissed because we’re not gonna fall subject to somebody saying this is the timeline,”

Takeo Spike was ESPN Radio and let it be know that the NFL owners made a power play.

Spikes, “Straight power move by the owners and we thought it was disrespectful. Then I think the last thing was the fact that you were going to tell us when we had to recertify to become a union and do it by this date? Come on man. We can’t do that. We can’t do that. We’re gonna do our due diligence. We owe that to not only to a few players but we owe that to the entire body of players and the fans to make sure the product stays what it is.”

ESPN Sal Paolantonio on John Mackey and NFL labor

Sal Spoke to ESPN radio Mike and Mike show about the passing of John Mackey and how he will forever be remembered for his role in NFL labor movement.

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ESPN radio Mike and Mike Show Insider Adam Schefter reports that two NFL owners are not cooperating in ending the NFL Lockout!

The NFL owners are starting to look like the evil empire of financial greed!

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ESPN.com Mike and Mike show talk to Cam Newton about the draft, if he received a playbook right away, and the speculation on his talent.

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NFLPA Executive Director De Maurice Smith was on the “MIKE and MIKE SHOW” on ESPN Radio this morning to talk about Judge Susan Nelson’s ruling yesterday.  

De Smith attacked the NFL during the interview going as far as saying,

“Yesterday a court ruled that the league (NFL) broke the law.”

After Smith finished the interview on “THE MIKE AND MIKE” they were joined by NFL executive Jeff Pash VP of labor, who responded to the comments by De Smith,

“I think it’s quite a stretch to say that the Judge ruled we broke the law…we intend to comply with court orders”

Pash made it clear that the NFL owners have full intentions to appeal the decision.

However during the De Smith interview Smith accused the NFL of not complying with the ruling.

“We heard from one team that as players walked in the door they were informed that the team told their strength and conditioning coaches to have the day off.”

This is not entirely unusual since Judge Susan Nelson did clarify that she would decide Tuesday if she will grant the owners a ‘stay’ (The act of temporarily stopping a judicial proceeding through the order of a court.)

NFL executive Greg Aiello “If a player comes to the facility, he will be treated courteously and with respect,” since the NFL must comply with the ruling.

However NFL.com Insider Jason La Canfora is reporting that an unnamed NFL executive said, “ask them to wait until that ruling (the stay),” before the players may resume regular work day routines such as working out.

The ruling for NFL owners to be granted a ‘stay’ will be decided today by Judge Susan Nelson. 

(Source: ESPN)

ESPN radio “Mike and Mike Show” Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick and Cleveland Browns RB Peyton Hillis discuss the labor situation and the next Madden video game. Plus, Vick talks about how his recent visit to a prison went.

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