When compiling a list of the greatest NFL teams of all-time, one of the teams that is often discussed remains the ’85 Bears. Guided by the stern hand of Mike Ditka, Chicago went 15-1 and annihilated the New England Patriots 46-10 in Super Bowl XX.
According to ESPN.com, the NFLPA is urging some of the top prospective draft picks to boycott April’s NFL Draft. As a part of their plan, the union contacted the top 17 prospects and suggested they not attend.
So…umm…anything new with the NFL over the last week?
Until the NFL Lockout ends, we will bring you random daily items in an effort to improve your life, raise general awareness, or to provide further distraction from such ominous terms as “collective bargaining agreement”, “federal mediator”, or “18-game season”.
After weeks and weeks of speculation, the first league work stoppage since 1987 has begun. The NFL lockout is here.
The NFLPA has decertified. Dark days lie ahead potentially. We’ll have more later. I’m attending Sixers/Celtics tonight and then plan on sitting in the dark while listening to Annie Lennox.
http://twitter.com/#!/drewbrees/status/46217229179682816 Drew Brees issued a series of tweets on Friday morning that explained the NFLPA’s mindset at the moment. According to Brees, the owners are reluctant to release some of their financial records based off of a request made on their behalf for $1 billion from the players.
While people are killing Tom Brady’s “dancing” skills in Brazil, TB12 is still far off from the worst dancer in sports history. That honor resides with Mark Madsen. During the Shaq-run Los Angeles Lakers dynasty from 2000-2002, Madsen caused quite the stir during a couple of victory parades […]
http://twitter.com/#!/LarryFitzgerald/status/45671353608708096 This missive arrives from the Twitter of Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith rejected the 18-game schedule, citing player safety as a primary concern.
http://twitter.com/#!/MAXX_Talent/statuses/45200919998103553 Nearly five years after his last game, Tiki Barber aims to return to the NFL next season.