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Originally posted by: Shimraa
i know what you mean. but another point look at the NFL they are HANDS DOWN the most successfull, and sercure league out of the 4 major sports, and what system do they have. nun other then the system the NHL, and the owners want to put into place.
But the NFL players also make the least amount of money in relationship to revenue of the four major sports. The NFL makes tons.... the TV deals alone cover all players salaries and then some.
Another thing, NO, that's right NO player contract in the NFL is guaranteed. Teams can dump a player or trade him without notice and without severance, and they don't have to honor any remaining money in a player's contract.
So, as far as the NFL is concerned, I have no problems with a player holding out or refusing to play "for the team", when the teams don't give a damn about them. There is no duty to the fans or any of that crap.
NFL'ers should get paid more when their corporation is raking it in and they're getting killed on the field. The average career of a running back: 3-5 years. They should be getting paid the most. Not these cry baby baseball players like A-Rod, who would go on the IR if he stubbed his toe.