NFL, Union Approaching Full Week Of Mediation
When the NFL and the players' union agreed to federal mediation, they knew it was voluntary. In theory, either side could walk away at any time. Instead, they keep coming back to the table.
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When the NFL and the players' union agreed to federal mediation, they knew it was voluntary. In theory, either side could walk away at any time. Instead, they keep coming back to the table.
The Jets announced a 2.3 percent across-the-board ticket increase Tuesday, with most PSLs going up $5. Prices for the PSLs range from $2,500 to $25,000.
At least one person participating in the federally mediated NFL labor negotiations was willing to say something — anything — about how he felt after more than 25 hours of meetings over four days. "Things are going well right now," said Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch.
The NFL and its players' union met with a federal mediator for the fourth day in a row Monday, trying to make progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement before the current labor deal expires.
Say this for the NFL and its players' union: They are on speaking terms at the moment. "Conversation," Jets fullback Tony Richardson said, "is good."
The NFL and its players' union met before a federal mediator for the third consecutive day on Sunday, trying to find common ground for a new labor deal before the current one expires.
The contentious NFL labor negotiations went in front of a federal mediator Friday, two weeks before owners could impose a lockout on players and threaten the 2011 season.
Will the Jets re-sign cornerback Antonio Cromartie? Right now, it depends on which report to believe. One thing we do know -- Cromartie sees himself as "a JET to the end."
The NFL and players' union have agreed to mediation in their labor negotiations. The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service will oversee negotiations in Washington beginning Friday.
Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis wants New York to re-sign Antonio Cromartie. He may get his wish... or not.
An appeals court has ruled that a lawsuit can proceed against the NJSEA over an escalator accident at the former Giants Stadium. The accident occurred in 2006, after a Jets game against Indianapolis.
The Jets have placed the franchise tag on playmaking linebacker David Harris, the first time the team has used the designation since 2006.
Bill Hughan has been hired as the Jets' strength and conditioning coach, replacing Sal Alosi. Hughan joins the Jets after three seasons as the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Falcons.
To paraphrase Bill Clinton in 1994 while discussing baseball's labor angst, I don't get why y'all can't just figure out how to share a few billion dollars.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was right when he said fans "don't care about the details" of contract negotiations. But he better keep his fingers crossed that doesn't change anytime soon.
