also what are the odds that nfl is going to go on strike?
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The current collective bargaining agreement runs through the 2007 season.  The rules for the last 2 years of the current agreement are somewhat different than in the earlier years, however, and could change which players have jobs and how much they are paid.\n\nThe earliest there could be a work stoppage would be the 2008 season.  Whether this would be a strike or a lockout is subject to speculation.  It would be possible for the owners to de-certify the NFLPA as a union and sign separate contracts with each player.  This could lead to replacement games similar to those in 1987.  There is also a possibility of a Federal anti-trust lawsuit shutting down the NFL if there is no agreement prior to the 2008 season.
277651
For the fictional movie I believe that is the case they want you to believe. In actuallity no. The cheerleaders and players are not a part of the same union and therefore would not be on strike for the same time and issues.
145481
The NFL wants them to have one, so they will.  I hope they do soon because the NFL has been essentially holding cities hostage with the threat of moving their teams to LA if they don't give them new stadiums.  The cities then sacrifice tons of more important stuff (roads, schools, etc.)providing welfare to billionaire football team owners.  So, yeah, I care but maybe not for the same reasons you do.
508175
It is the first domino falling.....\n....Raising the minimum wage is top of the agenda and there will be more.\nThe voices for Impeachment of both of the top two will likely follow....
495997
Certainly won't hurt - that, plus McNabb's injury really makes it a 2 team race for the division, although Giants certainly have the upper hand right now, it IS a long season.  The rest of the NFC (other than Bears) is pretty wide open for Wild-cards; had they LOST to the Colts, it would definitely be an up-hill, unlikely battle, but now it is feasible.
391170
Well, maybe you should goto NFL.com and ask, since this is the FOOTBALL section youre asking this in......
195714
It is possible to lose your job on May 1 if you mean, "is it legal to fire us?" \n\nI don't think many employers *will* fire people for that, but I can guarantee you that that fear will cause the number of people participating in the boycott to be lower than it otherwise would, no matter how many people do decide to participate.\n\nThe economy will technically be affected, probably more in some sectors than others, but nothing will crash because of 1 day.
327681
Hmm. It is a very interesting perdicament. I dont know if you are firmiliar with the Madden football franchise, but that has also proven to cause the players trouble the season that they are on the cover. Virtually every person that has been on the cover of that game since 1999 has had a serious problem that season. I think it may be the pressure that the athlete faces/the ego trip that they get. When you are preforming well enough to be the face of a product that is going all over the world, you get a high on the "fame". But back to the future of the curse, seeing as Fight Night is a relatively new game, and on any given day, any powerhouse boxer can fall to the bottom, I see no reason that the "curse" can not continue. The question is, is it all just a big coincidence?
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It All Depends On Health,Any Of The Teams You All Mentioned Can Crap Out If Injuries Plague Them,Now I Think That The Raiders Will Shock some People,They May Not Be The Top Team But They Will Make The Playoffs
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Your not going to get below 2,000 for a ticket.  Its the highest game in the NFL so people are willing to pay tons.  They sell out every year so people have to be buying them.  There are no contests that you have a shot at winning.  The odds are probably greater at winning the lottery.
435706
Everyone wants fair wages, but when you get the unions getting people to strike, the companies get fed up and go elsewhere.  It will happen to any major industry that has a union.  Eventually, everyone is going to get fed up and go overseas to produce their goods.
368420
The NFL has a contract with Reebok which requires the players and coaches to wear their apparel. The NFL receives a lot of money from Reebok for this.
455070
Twice on the same field even. Well the so called experts have said all year this 3 game trip to the east coast  will be the "real test" for the Bears.So far we won the first 2 but now there saying the "real test" will be in New England next Sunday.Media likes changing their "tests" quite often I've noticed. The only test they will have is when the play offs begin.\n\nAs far as the deranged Steeler fan above me, he must not realize his team won't even be in the play offs this year.Poor guy..
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The NFL Network is showing it. It will be shown in some areas like the KC metro and Denver area but the NFL Network could not agree on a deal with Time Warner Cable, so the game will not be available on most cities including San Diego, St. Louis, Buffalo, Charlotte, Cleveland,Cincinnati, Dallas, Milwaukee/Green Bay, and New York City, all of which are cities with Time Warner Cable and will not be able to see it. You won't be able see it unless you have a satellite dish with the NFL Network.
512138
Same in my league.  They're probably having  some problems with the all the leagues.  They'll fix it.
25064
Each player in the wild-card playoff round earns $17,000 and another $19,000 for the divisional playoff round. Each player in the AFC championship game makes $37,000.\n\nThe winner of the Super Bowl then makes another $73,000, while the loser earns $38,000.\n\nWith the contracts today, this is probably less than just about everyone's per-game paycheck during the regular season.
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I don't think you'll have too many problems.\n\nHoward's new IR (Industrial Relations) laws have just come in, which means you can fire anyone at anytime without a good reason.