AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted April 25, 2011 On Breaking News on NFL.com. FUCK YESSSSSSSSSSSS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted April 25, 2011 This is probably temporary, but at least it's a start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Durant4MVP Posted April 25, 2011 This is probably temporary, but at least it's a start. Yeah, still exciting nonetheless. Hopefully it doesn't get overturned in the appeal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeVo 176 Posted April 25, 2011 (edited) Bout time something happened! YESSSSS! Edited April 26, 2011 by KeVo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barracuda 629 Posted April 25, 2011 (edited) This basically means nothing. No free agency, no trades...yet. There is no union this just means players can go work out in the team gyms and talk to their coaches, and of course this is still going to be appealed by the NFL. And if it's not granted it still means nothing. Anything short of the headline "New CBA Signed" is a disappointment. Edited April 25, 2011 by Barracuda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BucD+ 648 Posted April 25, 2011 This is not what they are saying on NFLN and what I am reading, Barracuda. The owners are, most likely, as we speak putting in paper work with the 8th circuit court and/or Judge Nelson for a stay which would basically keep everything the same until an appeal is heard which could take months. But if neither grant the owners a stay the owners are forced to lift a lockout and put in temp. rules (basically temp. CBA) until a new CBA is worked out and agreed upon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 442 Posted April 25, 2011 For a lot of teams sake hopefully the stay/appeal won't go through. There's lots of new coaches that need to get their players some playbooks/info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FartWaffles 1,857 Posted April 25, 2011 I bet Nnamdi Asomugha's phone is ringing off the hook! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badgers 380 Posted April 26, 2011 One step closer to football starting on schedule, sounds good to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Titanswin472 29 Posted April 26, 2011 Yesss!!! We can trade V.Y. for a draft pick now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonovanMcnabb for H.O.F 2,241 Posted April 26, 2011 If things don't get resolved... Soon... This could get real hectic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted April 26, 2011 Everything I've been reading seems like we won't have a ruling on the stay until Friday, which means we don't have any players getting traded on or before Thursday night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oochymp 2,393 Posted April 26, 2011 SI has a great article about the ruling: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/04/25/judge.lifts.lockout.ap/index.html?eref=sihp the most interesting line I think is a quote from Judge Nelson at the bottom of the article: "This particular employment dispute is far from a purely private argument over compensation." That opens the door for the courts to do a lot more without concern of setting a new precedent for future labor issues in other businesses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted April 26, 2011 Yay..... Get a fucking CBA done, asshats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funnygunny 521 Posted April 26, 2011 Bout time something happened! YESSSSS! Didn't read post. Too distracted by avatar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AL_Royalty 489 Posted April 26, 2011 Though it's not a fix, it is a step in the right direction. I'm at least glad the bus isn't in park anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 442 Posted April 28, 2011 According to nflradio, the judge just ruled against the stay of the lockout. Now they'll try to get the eighth circuit court to grant a stay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted April 28, 2011 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6439599 MINNEAPOLIS -- The federal judge who lifted the NFL lockout dealt another blow to the league late Wednesday, denying its request to put her ruling on hold and guaranteeing more limbo for the $9 billion business. U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson wrote that the NFL "has not met its burden for a stay pending appeal, expedited or otherwise." She dismissed the NFL's argument that it is facing irreparable harm because of her decision Monday to end the 45-day lockout. "In short, the world of 'chaos' the NFL claims it has been thrust into -- essentially the 'free-market' system this nation otherwise willfully operates under -- is not compelled by this court's order," Nelson wrote. Nelson ruled that the league year must start immediately, but said no team is required to sign free agents. She did not specify any rules on trades, causing a gray area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, NFL free agency and player trades are "highly unlikely" until sometime next week.Schefter also says undrafted free agent signings are unlikely to occur immediately after the draft, as they normally would. So the Eagles can forget about getting a first-round pick for Kevin Kolb, let alone anyone signing Nnamdi Asomugha. NFL agents have been making calls to teams, but owners and GMs aren't answering. Only draft pick trades will be allowed this weekend. Edited April 28, 2011 by SteVo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted April 28, 2011 They may not be likely... but if it were to happen... 1) It's allowed 2) the league has to recognize the trade as valid Correct? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BucD+ 648 Posted April 28, 2011 They may not be likely... but if it were to happen... 1) It's allowed 2) the league has to recognize the trade as valid Correct? I'm far from a legal expert but I would assume so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLUE 1,026 Posted April 29, 2011 Per Rotoworld.com: The NFL lockout went back into effect Friday after the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis granted the owners' side a "stay" of Judge Susan Nelson's lockout injunction.If you're confused, just know you aren't alone. Teams are now kicking players out of their facilities, and free agency and trades are unlikely to be allowed for at least a week, if not 6-8. The Eighth Circuit is known to be a Republican-heavy court notorious for conservative decisions, so no one should be surprised by its decision. Kevin Kolb won't be traded during the draft, and free agent Nnamdi Asomugha isn't signing anywhere anytime soon. Source: Yahoo Sports Apr 29, 1:55 PM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oochymp 2,393 Posted April 29, 2011 Per Rotoworld.com: ESPN just said that report is incorrect, and since I've yet to see it confirmed by any other news outlet I'm inclined to doubt the Rotoworld report Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted May 8, 2011 (edited) Let the fun begin. Profootballtalk is hearing "initial rumblings" that the NFL would considering shutting down all operations if the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals upholds Judge Susan Nelson's ruling to lift the lockout. Under this scenario, the owners wouldn't be violating court orders because they would essentially be shutting down their business. The owners have backed themselves into a corner the past couple of months. This would be their last-ditch effort to force the players to agree to a new collective bargaining agreement rather than accepting supervision from the courts. As PFT points out, "there's a long way to go before things would ever get to that point." Source: Pro Football Talk on NBCSports.com Edited May 8, 2011 by BlaineDifference Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
