Some owners would rather lose season than keep current system

[ncguy2184]

“I don’t think any of the major areas are getting closer,” King said. “The biggest area right now is that I believe there are owners out there — prominent owners — that if the system isn’t fixed to where it was a lot closer to pre-’06 levels than it is now . . . I think there are some owners would rather just lose the season.”

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/17/king-some-owners-would-rather-lose-season-than-keep-current-system/

Maybe Jerry Richardson?

[The Saltman]

Le Sigh

[Jase]

all of the smaller market owners probably feel this way.

[Cat'sGrowl]

Amazing what we humans will let greed ruin.

This could destroy the game.

[thefuzz]

Greed on both sides of the ball.

Both want more money and less risk.

[Wither]

Amazing what we humans will let greed ruin.

This could destroy the game.

Exaggerate much?

[Cat'sGrowl]

Exaggerate much?

[Urrymonster]

The thing is, it is the owner's money, so I am not surprised they aren't keen on the players taking 60% of the revenue.

Frankly I don't see how that is a viable business model at all, so if the owner's do not get this right now, then I don't blame them.

Problem is the players are used to getting what they want the last few years with frankly ridiculous sized contracts, which is mainly the owner's fault. It's a bit like spoiling your kid all it's life, then suddenly changing to get them to fend for themselves.

If they actually looked at it objectively, the 16% drop isn't much (take 16% from their wages and it's not a big difference at the wages they get). Most will be made up due to the rookie scale and there would likely be more for veterans.

[Carolina Husker]

Maybe Jerry Richardson?

Undoubtedly.

[iamcline]

I am prepared for a lockout. NASCAR and Hockey will get me by.

[pantherfan49]

When you factor in the salaries for coaches, concessions operators, training staff, marketing, etc, I am sure that the % of revenue being paid out to "employees" is at 70% or greater. I challenge anyone to find another industry that pays that much out to employees. You won't because it simply isn't a sustainable business model.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

We're about to lockout with our cocks out.

[Urrymonster]

When you factor in the salaries for coaches, concessions operators, training staff, marketing, etc, I am sure that the % of revenue being paid out to "employees" is at 70% or greater. I challenge anyone to find another industry that pays that much out to employees. You won't because it simply isn't a sustainable business model.

Bingo

Try telling the fat kid at the party he has to share the cake with the others children. The players will not accept less because they are used to getting more than everyone else, including the owner's.

[YoungPanthers89]

eff them