The Facts:
Following up on the ongoing labor story. ... NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith held a brief press conference in front of the organization's headquarters in Washington D.C. moments ago to address the issue of union recertification. "Every individual person has to make a decision on whether they want to be a part of the union," Smith stressed.
Reported by FootballDiehards.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Smith emphasized the decertification process was a long one, because it was a big decision. Says recertification process is extremely important. Smith stressed it would be taken seriously and the decision would be a sober one. ... Otherwise, Smith said the two sides continue to talk and that there are issues outstanding. Here's what needs to happen -- in the order it needs to happen: 1. Settle Brady v. NFL antitrust lawsuit; 2. the NFLPA must recertify as a union; 3. the NFLPA must ratify the new CBA. ... That last is based on an assumption that NFL owners will ratify the current agreement when they vote this afternoon (by 5:30 p.m. eastern time). ... If you're starting to get the feeling this whole thing is going to drag on beyond tonight, go with it. It's increasingly likely the owners will put the ball in the players' court and see what happens. ... Stay tuned.
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