League, union agree to federal mediation - The Orange Mane

bronclvr · 02-17-2011, 02:23 PM

Posted by Mike Florio on February 17, 2011, 3:56 PM EST
Last March, Liz Mullen of SportsBusiness Journal first raised the possibility of federal mediation as a solution for the current labor mess.

“We have no plans for mediation,” NFL spokesman Greg Aielli told Mullen at the time, “and we are a long way from having to even consider it. The goal is for our negotiations to be successful before reaching that point.”

And they’ve now reached that point.

more here:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...iation/related

FireFly · 02-17-2011, 02:32 PM

Whatever it takes

titan · 02-17-2011, 02:33 PM

AdamSchefter 2:18pm via ÜberTwitter

Don't mean to be wet blanket, but here's what someone in know said about Fed Mediator stepping in to help NFL/NFLPA: "Likely won't help."

srphoenix · 02-17-2011, 02:38 PM

too bad it's non binding, meaning if someone disagrees with the mediators ruling were right back to square one

Chris · 02-17-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by srphoenix

too bad it's non binding, meaning if someone disagrees with the mediators ruling were right back to square one

At least it adds pressure. I wonder how much the NFL / NFLPA spend on lobbying.

UltimateHoboW/Shotgun · 02-17-2011, 03:30 PM

Give me scrub ball!

HAT · 02-17-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by UltimateSoldier

Give me scrub ball!

http://tinyurl.com/65kcl6z

Play2win · 02-17-2011, 03:45 PM

Would actually like a holdout for a year. Both sides feel the pain, the press eats it (them) up, and the internet totally destroys them for a year.

Maybe then, there would be a re-adjustment or balancing out of things. A little de-construction before contruction might be best for all parties: owners, players (like they deserve it), and the fans.

yerner · 02-17-2011, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Play2Win

Would actually like a holdout for a year. Both sides feel the pain, the press eats it (them) up, and the internet totally destroys them for a year.

Maybe then, there would be a re-adjustment or balancing out of things. A little de-construction before contruction might be best for all parties: owners, players (like they deserve it), and the fans.

false

BigPlayShay · 02-17-2011, 03:49 PM

Source: Union and league agree to seven straight days of negotiations

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-negotiations/

After a week without communication, the NFL and NFLPA have agreed to do nothing but talk for a week.

A league source tells PFT that the league and union have agreed to seven straight days of negotiations. This development was said in a conference call with agents. The seven straight days will kick off Friday.

Thursday was a positive one for everyone hoping for a resolution by early March. The two sides agreed to federal mediation and now have agreed to the kind of sustained discussions necessary to get a deal done.

It’s only a small start, but it’s something.

schaaf · 02-17-2011, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigPlayShay

Source: Union and league agree to seven straight days of negotiations

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-negotiations/

After a week without communication, the NFL and NFLPA have agreed to do nothing but talk for a week.

A league source tells PFT that the league and union have agreed to seven straight days of negotiations. This development was said in a conference call with agents. The seven straight days will kick off Friday.

Thursday was a positive one for everyone hoping for a resolution by early March. The two sides agreed to federal mediation and now have agreed to the kind of sustained discussions necessary to get a deal done.

It’s only a small start, but it’s something.

Damn. I hope it gets done. This couldn't have come at a worse time for the broncos.

SonOfLe-loLang · 02-17-2011, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigPlayShay

Source: Union and league agree to seven straight days of negotiations

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-negotiations/

After a week without communication, the NFL and NFLPA have agreed to do nothing but talk for a week.

A league source tells PFT that the league and union have agreed to seven straight days of negotiations. This development was said in a conference call with agents. The seven straight days will kick off Friday.

Thursday was a positive one for everyone hoping for a resolution by early March. The two sides agreed to federal mediation and now have agreed to the kind of sustained discussions necessary to get a deal done.

It’s only a small start, but it’s something.

THIS is not a SMALL start...this is big

Killericon · 02-17-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by schaaf

Damn. I hope it gets done. This couldn't have come at a worse time for the broncos.

Are you kidding me? We are probably the team that would benefit most from a lockout(Not that I am advocating a lockout). Just like with the NHL lockout, the teams that would benefit most from a lockout are the worst teams. The best teams are the ones who will suffer.

Gives us more time to distance the new regime from the McDaniels era, gives them more time to implement their system and their philosophy...

And, if there a full year's lockout, we get 2 #2 overall picks.

OrangenBlueOhio · 02-17-2011, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Play2Win

Would actually like a holdout for a year. Both sides feel the pain, the press eats it (them) up, and the internet totally destroys them for a year.

Maybe then, there would be a re-adjustment or balancing out of things. A little de-construction before contruction might be best for all parties: owners, players (like they deserve it), and the fans.

Sorry yerner I have to agree with this 100%. And like killer icon points out it's not like we would be missin much.

mkporter · 02-17-2011, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killericon

Are you kidding me? We are probably the team that would benefit most from a lockout(Not that I am advocating a lockout). Just like with the NHL lockout, the teams that would benefit most from a lockout are the worst teams. The best teams are the ones who will suffer.

Gives us more time to distance the new regime from the McDaniels era, gives them more time to implement their system and their philosophy...

And, if there a full year's lockout, we get 2 #2 overall picks.

Except that the team can't get together at all to learn the new systems and philosophy. Maybe doesn't matter if we lost the whole year, but it could really start to hurt us if the lockout gets resolved in September for instance. Experienced teams where everyone already knows what they are doing will greatly benefit.

Jetmeck · 02-17-2011, 04:20 PM

Who says we would get back to back #2 picks ?

boltaneer · 02-17-2011, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killericon

Are you kidding me? We are probably the team that would benefit most from a lockout(Not that I am advocating a lockout). Just like with the NHL lockout, the teams that would benefit most from a lockout are the worst teams. The best teams are the ones who will suffer.

Gives us more time to distance the new regime from the McDaniels era, gives them more time to implement their system and their philosophy...

And, if there a full year's lockout, we get 2 #2 overall picks.

Actually, you need to hope that they get a new CBA ASAP. The longer this drags on, the tougher it is going to be for teams with new head coaches/coordinators/quarterbacks to implement everything because there's no way to hold practices, team meetings, etc.

IF it drags on to (early) 2012 then teams will have a full off season to prepare just like in a normal year. There's no added time or advantage there.

Houshyamama · 02-17-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jetmeck

Who says we would get back to back #2 picks ?

I really don't think we would get 2 #2 picks.

Tombstone RJ · 02-17-2011, 05:02 PM

7 straight days of talks, what the hell does that mean? Who cares about the time spent talking, it's about how constructive the talks actually are.

IMHO, it just makes it worse if both sides are around each other for 7 straight days but aren't making any progress. Its like being stuck in a room with someone you can't stand for 7 straight days (lets say your ex spouse), it's gonna get heated, a lot of crap is gonna get thrown around, but nothing is going to come of it.

boltaneer · 02-17-2011, 05:47 PM

The owners want the players and the union to sweat it out. This doesn't get resolved until the season is almost here IMO.

FireFly · 02-17-2011, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetmeck

Who says we would get back to back #2 picks ?

It's not a fact. But it makes the most sense - to me at least.

Silver lining

FireFly · 02-17-2011, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boltaneer

The owners want the players and the union to sweat it out. This doesn't get resolved until the season is almost here IMO.

This is probably true.

The last deal and the subsequent FC hurt the owners more than it hurt the players. They won't be giving much ground this time around imo.

schaaf · 02-17-2011, 06:46 PM

If they do meet for seven days and still don't get a deal done they have some real hard headed people running this thing.

Garcia Bronco · 02-17-2011, 07:34 PM

As is, if there is no season, the draft order stays the same. But with a new CBA that could change.

Houshyamama · 02-17-2011, 07:36 PM

Does anyone here know what would happen with the draft order if the season is locked out?

I have seen it discussed elsewhere and no one seems to know.

eddie mac I'm looking at you!

02-17-2011, 02:23 PM	#1
bronclvr Ring of Famer She is faster than you! 8.39 @ 156 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,996	League, union agree to federal mediation Posted by Mike Florio on February 17, 2011, 3:56 PM EST Last March, Liz Mullen of SportsBusiness Journal first raised the possibility of federal mediation as a solution for the current labor mess. “We have no plans for mediation,” NFL spokesman Greg Aielli told Mullen at the time, “and we are a long way from having to even consider it. The goal is for our negotiations to be successful before reaching that point.” And they’ve now reached that point. more here: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...iation/related

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FireFly Ring of Famer The window is open! Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,696	Whatever it takes

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titan Perennial Pro-bowler Fan of Old School Football Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 965 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	AdamSchefter 2:18pm via ÜberTwitter Don't mean to be wet blanket, but here's what someone in know said about Fed Mediator stepping in to help NFL/NFLPA: "Likely won't help."

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srphoenix 77 rushing touchdowns The next TD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 929 Adopt-a-Bronco: Montee Ball	too bad it's non binding, meaning if someone disagrees with the mediators ruling were right back to square one

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UltimateHoboW/Shotgun KKKAAAAAHHHNNNNN!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gensis Planet Posts: 4,311	Give me scrub ball!

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Play2win Ring of Famer Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 9,611 Adopt-a-Bronco: The Duke	Would actually like a holdout for a year. Both sides feel the pain, the press eats it (them) up, and the internet totally destroys them for a year. Maybe then, there would be a re-adjustment or balancing out of things. A little de-construction before contruction might be best for all parties: owners, players (like they deserve it), and the fans.

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BigPlayShay Ring of Famer Novaking Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,241 Adopt-a-Bronco: Got Cut	Source: Union and league agree to seven straight days of negotiations http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-negotiations/ After a week without communication, the NFL and NFLPA have agreed to do nothing but talk for a week. A league source tells PFT that the league and union have agreed to seven straight days of negotiations. This development was said in a conference call with agents. The seven straight days will kick off Friday. Thursday was a positive one for everyone hoping for a resolution by early March. The two sides agreed to federal mediation and now have agreed to the kind of sustained discussions necessary to get a deal done. It’s only a small start, but it’s something.

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Jetmeck Not a Chief's board Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,430	Who says we would get back to back #2 picks ?

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Tombstone RJ Ring of Famer Old School Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In the Tetons! Posts: 19,527 Adopt-a-Bronco: WorrellWilliams	7 straight days of talks, what the hell does that mean? Who cares about the time spent talking, it's about how constructive the talks actually are. IMHO, it just makes it worse if both sides are around each other for 7 straight days but aren't making any progress. Its like being stuck in a room with someone you can't stand for 7 straight days (lets say your ex spouse), it's gonna get heated, a lot of crap is gonna get thrown around, but nothing is going to come of it.

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boltaneer 17 ATTA BABY! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: America's Finest City Posts: 4,083	The owners want the players and the union to sweat it out. This doesn't get resolved until the season is almost here IMO.

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schaaf Bossing at its Finest No salary cap in the dope game Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 1,968 Adopt-a-Bronco: Nate Irving	If they do meet for seven days and still don't get a deal done they have some real hard headed people running this thing.

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Garcia Bronco Hokie since 1993 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 46,001 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Jackson	As is, if there is no season, the draft order stays the same. But with a new CBA that could change.

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Houshyamama I Make The Weather Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,922 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brock Osweiler	Does anyone here know what would happen with the draft order if the season is locked out? I have seen it discussed elsewhere and no one seems to know. eddie mac I'm looking at you!