NFLPA gives up on "alternate draft event"

[Mr. Scot]

Per Albert Breer (Twitter)

They'll still be holding events around the time of the draft, but decided not to compete directly.

Glad to hear it myself. The whole "rookies should skip the draft" thing was a huge boondoggle.

[SPANKY]

Maybe the NFLPA should consider attending the one event they need to, getting back to talk's with the owner's.

[mav1234]

they're still likely to pressure rookies not to attend... just like the owners may pressure them TO attend...

[SPANKY]

I could'nt understand why the NFLPA would want to take something so special away from any rookie. Walking on that stage in the draft is something every NFL player drafted should have the right to do, no matter what the problem's are between player's and owner's.

[Mr. Scot]

A fair number of current players have spoken out and said that asking rookies not to attend the draft is off-base.

Seems they didn't think that one out too well before saying it.

[SPANKY]

Anything they do not related to getting back on the football field is just a waste of time IMO. But asking guy's to skip the draft, what the hell were they thinking?

[Highlandfire]

Per Albert Breer (Twitter)

They'll still be holding events around the time of the draft, but decided not to compete directly.

Glad to hear it myself. The whole "rookies should skip the draft" thing was a huge boondoggle.

You are being too PC. It was pure chicken poo. Good they aren't trying to screw these kids over anymore.

[blackcatgrowl]

You are being too PC. It was pure chicken poo. Good they aren't trying to screw these kids over anymore.

Agreed on all counts.

[Hoenheim]

I thought that was bullshit as well. I hated the idea.

[The Other Colbert]

Did you guys listen to Bruschi's comments on ESPN about how the rookies have a obligation to the NFLPA to avoid the draft? effing unreal

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4694033/bruschi-writes-on-rookies-draft

[Mr. Scot]

Did you guys listen to Bruschi's comments on ESPN about how the rookies have a obligation to the NFLPA to avoid the draft? effing unreal

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4694033/bruschi-writes-on-rookies-draft

To quote the Dragnet theme...

"Dum da Dum Dum" :nonod:

[SPANKY]

Bruschi's had one too many brewski's. Teddy should'nt offer his opinion after a 12 pack of natty light.

[Highlandfire]

Did you guys listen to Bruschi's comments on ESPN about how the rookies have a obligation to the NFLPA to avoid the draft? effing unreal

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4694033/bruschi-writes-on-rookies-draft

Bruchi is a bitch. A whiny, pathetic, over rated bitch. fug him.

[grateflday]

I could'nt understand why the NFLPA would want to take something so special away from any rookie. Walking on that stage in the draft is something every NFL player drafted should have the right to do, no matter what the problem's are between player's and owner's.

I have said the same thing and feel the same way. It is selfish of the current players to ask these kids to not participate in the draft. There is going to be football eventually and to rob them of this once in a lifetime experience is purely cr*p.