What 'side' are the head coaches on... (1 Viewer)

[mr roboto]

This may have been covered in the big thread, but I have been curious. I'm assuming they are not part of the union, and they aren't owners. So are they just watching and waiting? Can they talk to/work with players informally? Are they on the side of the NFL and its owners?

 

[Faust]

This may have been covered in the big thread, but I have been curious. I'm assuming they are not part of the union, and they aren't owners. So are they just watching and waiting? Can they talk to/work with players informally? Are they on the side of the NFL and its owners?

They are on the side of getting the labor dispute resolved as quickly as possible so that they can get back to business.

 

[lord_helmet]

They're on the side of Get Their ### to Camp!

 

[TheWheel]

I would think that each would have their own personal opinion on who deserves what as they are all individuals.

 

[Mello]

They are direct employees of the organizations and have to follow the instructions from the owners. So in that respect they are on the owners' side. In reality, I'm sure most of them just want to get back to football.

 

[Sweet Love]

They are direct employees of the organizations and have to follow the instructions from the owners. So in that respect they are on the owners' side. In reality, I'm sure most of them just want to get back to football.

That's what I was thinking. I would also add that for the ones who played in the league, most never saw a $1 million contract versus a $50 million contract. I am sure in some cases there is a little resentment (and envy from those who did not even get to play in the league) and have a "get you butt back in camp, bonus baby" attitude. When I think about it, Del Rio (and I am sure I am missing someone else) was the only one who could have made a couple of million during his career, and even then, he tailed out at the beginning of the big contract era.