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DeMaurice Smith fires back at Ross

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by AbideN703, Nov 18, 2010.

  1. AbideN703

    AbideN703 Yes, I'd hit it

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    http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5821701
     
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  2. Roman529

    Roman529 Senior Member

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    A player rep boss is always going to side with the players over the owners when it comes to things like injuries, and trying to get more money for players. I think adding about five players to the roster should fix this. Getting two QB's hurt in one game was kind of a fluke. You can have a guy like Favre who never misses a game or have guys like Jake Grove who get hurt pretty much every 3-4 weeks. My main concern is that D. Smith and the owners iron out a collective bargaining agreement so there will be football come 2011. An NFL strike would really ruin my Sundays.
     
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  3. FinsAreLife

    FinsAreLife Well-Known Member

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    Look, the NFL and everyone running it is purely in it for one thing, money. The current and former players actually care. Sometimes i wonder if they are the ones that should be running the league....
     
  4. fin13

    fin13 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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  5. Rhody Phins Fan

    Rhody Phins Fan Well-Known Member

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    They're both about the money. The players want more money and the owners want more money. That's why they're at a stand still. Personally I have no problem with them being all about the money. More power to them.
     
  6. Da 'Fins

    Da 'Fins Season Ticket Holder Staff Member Club Member

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    The players are about the money in many respects; but they realize that health is a factor and player health means more chance at good paydays. But, given the the plethora of early death rates among ex NFL players, plus huge quality of life deterioration after age 50 for NFL players, 18 games is a big negative health wise.

    I am siding with the players union on this one - even though I tend to not be a big union guy. I also think 18 games will ultimately detract from the game - both in terms of history and in terms of quality of the season.
     
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  7. Boik14

    Boik14 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Exactly. There is only so much physical punishment the body can take. 16 games is hard enough and now you want to go for 18? The owners are the greedier of the two sides here.
     
  8. Muck

    Muck Throwback Uniform Crusader Retired Administrator

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    Just because the roster would be expanded doesn't mean good players will fill those spots. It just means more fringe guys stick around.

    That said, the owners' solution to 18 games is expanding the roster by one player. Yeah, that ought to cover it. :rolleyes:

    Smith and the players are right. The owners don't get it and/or ultimately don't care.
     
  9. Dolphins1Beatles

    Dolphins1Beatles Ziggy Stardust

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    Please oh please don't make me watch 18 games of this team! I'm begging you!
     
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  10. hazed819

    hazed819 Well-Known Member

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    More games = more money you think Stephen Ross gives a **** what players think get a f*cking clue DeMaurice Smith... This is a lost cause will our teams and players take a hit because of it of course but theres money involved so it doesnt matter what they think unfortunately.
     
  11. DolfanJake

    DolfanJake Banned

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    If you are a season ticket holder it won't be a penny difference, as the league already makes you pay full price for those 2 preseason games.
     

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