Will prospects boycott NFL combine and draft?

That would be stupid and unfair to the rookies!

If I were a college player, I would not want an agent who was willing to use me as a pawn in their labor dispute.

So its come to Black mail huh? What you fans gonna do?

Didn't know the players union had that kind of power. They not only take your dues but decide whether or not you get a career? Might want to consider a new agent as well.

Will prospect boycott NFL combine and draft?

The answer: NO they will not.

The bigger question is the franchise tag question. The League thinks they can still use it, the NFLPA says no way. There are over 500 current players without contracts for next year( RFA UFA ) and no team is doing anything about it until they get an a new CBA.

I think because their agents are ticked off about a rookie salary cap. $$$$ from their pockets. Dumb, because after that first round , money is not the problem with rookies.

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Originally posted 08:53 AM ET  02.05 by SouthernBlueFan

If I were a college player, I would not want an agent who was willing to use me as a pawn in their labor dispute.

Sadly, the "player" fails to understand that agents do NOT always have the best interests of the "player" in mind.

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Originally posted 10:00 AM ET  02.05 by Otis B. Driftwood

Sadly, the "player" fails to understand that agents do NOT always have the best interests of the "player" in mind.

Or even usually.

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Originally posted 10:01 AM ET  02.05 by williewilliejuan

Or even usually.

Or hardly ever.

This is not a good idea. Why cut yourself off from problems that arose before you came in? I don't like this ploy by agents, the NFLPA or anyone

QUOTE(#8):

Originally posted 10:00 AM ET  02.05 by Otis B. Driftwood

Sadly, the "player" fails to understand that agents do NOT always have the best interests of the "player" in mind.

Yeah, but most of these 'players' are dumber than a box of rocks.

idk, will they?

This is a stupid idea. What happens if they boycott the combine, and a new CBA is signed a week later? A prospect could end up losing tons of money.

If they go on strike, it will be because both sides are greedy, (and Goodell is a MORON!).

there's more than enough money to go around.

Given the setbacks they had in a couple court decisions and Congress' refusal to intervene, the NFLPA is desperate for any tactic that can give them an advantage over the owners. And for the agents, it's all about derailing a rookie salary cap that could depress their commissions. The best interests of those players, who are not even union members yet, don't matter at all.

HaHaHa -- I'm sure this BS will fly ...

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Originally posted 11:51 AM ET  02.05 by COUNT DOOKU

If they go on strike, it will be because both sides are greedy, (and Goodell is a MORON!).there's more than enough money to go around.

Except it is not a strike. The players want to play. They are about to be locked out. It was the owners who refused the old CBA. And yes, they were all making money. Just that the owners want more.

Think of those that entered the draft early. Your agent whispered in your ear "Go for the Money Kid", now that you are out of collegiate football, your agent tells you not to go to the combine (audition) but expects you to get drafted. Attention Combine invitees! Go to the combine, you will only regret it if you don't. You are not a member of the NFLPU until you get drafted and maybe going to the combine will make coaches notice something about you that they did not see in film. If your agent encourages you to not go to the combine then drop the agent.

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Originally posted 10:55 AM ET  02.05 by Dr. B-f-G

Yeah, but most of these 'players' are dumber than a box of rocks.

There will be no retaliation from the NFLPA for your attending, there may on the other hand be retaliation from the owners who may just eliminate this years draft and push all potential players ahead to 2012, your performances of the 2010 season will become quickly forgotten and all those that stayed in college will be the hot tickets in the draft. The avoidance of the combine will be the second great mistake for some hopefuls not completing their education would be the 1st.