Originally posted by HessianDud:
Originally posted by HessianDud:
i don't really like this, but i understand it.
i mean, if the NLFPA is saying that their efforts include rookies, it would be strange for the draft to continue business as usual, a big celebration in the midst of a broken system. if i were a player invited to the draft, though, i would certainly go.
I wonder if you would be as forgiving if the owners pulled a similar stunt. I don't understand it at all, I think it's a cheap shot by the union/trade federation. It is a grave miscalculation on their part because it reveals something they try very hard to keep hidden.
I'm not surprised, unions deploy some incredibly dirty tactics to win at all costs. They are normally very tactful and deceptive and normally operate under the protection of media outlets. Because this is such a marquee occurrence, this move is not something that can be swept under the rug by the media and thus exposing the ugliness of union tactics.
big whoops.....
But mark my words, save them to your note pad of posts, when the waves of displeasure erupt over this D. Smith will cut and run from the idea. Expect all players to be at the draft and for this whole idea to disappearance from news stories very quickly.