Daily Archives: February 26, 2008

Jeff Nixon’s letter to NFL Alumni

Posted on February 26, 2008 by

Dear Alumni: Check out Gene Upshaw’s recent statements. Gene Upshaw said he reads the harsh words and personal attacks from former NFL players seeking improved disability and pension benefits. That doesn’t mean he heeds them. “Guess what, I’ve been reading … Continue reading →

Posted in former players, gene upshaw, jeff nixon, nfl, nfl alumni, nfl pension, nfl retirees, nflpa

POLIAN CALLS FOR CHANGE TO ROOKIE PAY SYSTEM

Posted on February 26, 2008 by

from profootballtalk.com’s rumor mill We don’t always see eye to eye with Colts President and G.M. Bill Polian. Okay, we’ve never seen eye to eye with him. Until now. Polian is pushing for changes to the way that players in … Continue reading →

Posted in CBA, collective bargaining agreement, nfl, nfl pension, nflpa, profootballtalk, sports business journal

Gene Upshaw says he and NFLPA do not represent retired players

Posted on February 26, 2008 by

by Dave Pear You know, after reading and re-reading http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/29/AR2008012904015.html?sid=ST2008013101655> Michael Leahy’s piece from the Washington Post, I started to focus in on another one of Gene Upshaw’s gems from the article: http://davepear.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/upshawquote.png A lot of the other retired players … Continue reading →

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Response to Retired Players Convention Announcement

Posted on February 26, 2008 by

Hey Kathy & Lucious Smith: Have you ever noticed that whenever: the NFL Retired Players ever get together for a convention it’s always on the East Coast somewhere. the NFL Retired Players have a convention it’s in Puerto Rico, or … Continue reading →

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Pats-Giants game could cost NFL more than $30M

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By JOHN OURAND Staff writer Sports Business Journal Published February 25, 2008 The NFL’s decision to simulcast the regular-season-ending game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants could wind up costing it tens of millions of dollars. … Continue reading →

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NFL Paying Goodell Like Veteran

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By DANIEL KAPLAN Sports Business Journal Staff writer Published February 25, 2008 NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell earned $6.5 million in the first seven months he had the job, according to the league’s tax return filed on Feb. 15. Prorated over … Continue reading →

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