Florio: League doesn’t rule out replacement players during lockout

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Florio: League doesn’t rule out replacement players during lockout


League doesn’t rule out replacement players during lockout
Posted by Mike Florio on March 21, 2011, 5:20 PM EDT

It has been widely assumed and explained and concluded that, during a lockout, the NFL teams won’t be able to use replacement players.

The NFL is not yet ready to concede that point.

During an interview earlier this year, NFL outside labor counsel Bob Batterman opted not to comment on the possible strategy. He didn’t say that it couldn’t happen.

Earlier today, an NFL official indicated that, indeed, a return of the Shane Falcos (and Sean Paytons) of pro football could occur.

Per the NFL official, there is nothing legally preventing the league from using replacement players in a lockout. The official said that a decision has not been made.

In 1987, the league used replacement players during a strike. This time around, it could be a much harder sell to hire replacements after the owners locked the doors.

But, hey, replacement football is still better than no football.
 
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Here's a guy who wants to QB in the NFL.

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I wouldn't mind seeing replacement players at all.

Although, I have to say, I hope Ware breaks the picket line and pads his stats against some Arena league caliber scrubs.

Anything to break that fraud Strahans sack record.
 
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I am all for the replacement players. maybe we will see the game like it should be played. No prima donnas, just ball players. Granted, won't be to the "level" of the NFL. But, at this point, be a breath of fresh air IMO.
 
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RoyTheHammer said:
LOL.. this is such a huge bluff. No way it happens. They'd lose sooo many fans and soo much money.
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Not as much as they'd lose if there was a lock out and no football altogether.

I don't think viewership would drop significantly at all between scabs vs real pros.
 
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I think you'd see a huge rise in ratings at first. I don't see any way they lose fans and money. I mean, they'd be giving us football.

I'd love to see the owners stick it to the players like that. NFL players come and go. The teams will be there. I'll watch replacements, I'll buy the Sunday ticket too.
 
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Sheik said:
I think you'd see a huge rise in ratings at first. I don't see any way they lose fans and money. I mean, they'd be giving us football.

I'd love to see the owners stick it to the players like that. NFL players come and go. The teams will be there. I'll watch replacements, I'll buy the Sunday ticket too.
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I remember the last time they had scab players, I watched the Cowboys games. They had some nice players.

And when the players finally came back I was hoping they would of signed a few of those scab players.

Remember Kelvin Edwards? He was a scab player who stayed on the roster after the strike.

This is from an old article about the scab players who stayed on in 1987.

Scab Heroes: Along with the handful of veteran players who played the three replacement games, the Cowboys had a few guys who actually stuck around after the strike was over. Quarterback Kevin Sweeney continued on with the team and even started a game in 1988. Safety Tommy Haynes had three interceptions in 1987 and receiver Kelvin Edwards played all season long and even into 1988 as well.
 
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People would hate it at first but within two or three years time the league would be as popular as it ever was and nobody would give two shats about these locked out players.

The players have no leverage. And the owners should negotiate accordingly. Treat them like the replaceable parts they are.
 
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Love all saying that scabs would make football just as popular and that they wouldn't lose fans or money at all.. absolutely ridiculous. lol
 
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RoyTheHammer said:
Love all saying that scabs would make football just as popular and that they wouldn't lose fans or money at all.. absolutely ridiculous. lol
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I've noticed you're slow, so I'll explain the obvious.

If the league chooses to start over with new players, most fans will watch. It's NFL football. And within two years of that move, probably every last player 30 and under currently holding out will come crawling back with their tail between their legs.

So, yes. The NFL will reign supreme without signing an agreement with the current NFLPA.

Players mean nothing. It's all about the teams. That's what people root for. You just think you like the players.
 
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Cr122 said:
I remember the last time they had scab players, I watched the Cowboys games. They had some nice players.

And when the players finally came back I was hoping they would of signed a few of those scab players.

Remember Kelvin Edwards? He was a scab player who stayed on the roster after the strike.

This is from an old article about the scab players who stayed on in 1987.

Scab Heroes: Along with the handful of veteran players who played the three replacement games, the Cowboys had a few guys who actually stuck around after the strike was over. Quarterback Kevin Sweeney continued on with the team and even started a game in 1988. Safety Tommy Haynes had three interceptions in 1987 and receiver Kelvin Edwards played all season long and even into 1988 as well.
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I met Kelvin Edwards several years ago. Nice guy.
 
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