Union front-office vets, ex-players among candidates
John Clayton, ESPN.comWho might the NFLPA select as Gene Upshaw's successor? There are several prominent candidates, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008Without cap, Cowboys, Chargers can still strut
John Clayton, ESPN.comWhich teams would be affected most if the league can't get a new labor deal before 2010? John Clayton forecasts five of the best and five of the worst teams facing that scenario.
Story | Conversation | May 28, 2008Pros and cons to prospect of a 17-game season
John Clayton, ESPN.comIncreasing the regular season to 17 games might seem like an odd way to resolve the NFL's pending labor problems, but an additional game could smooth some of the differences between the league and the union.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2008Tagliabue's impassioned plea gives owners pause
John Clayton, ESPN.comPaul Tagliabue's eloquent and passionate speech set the stage for the owners essentially to decide the future of the NFL.
Story | Conversation | March 07, 2006Lack of new deal would affect '06 free agency
John Clayton, ESPN.comWhat's the holdup with the CBA negotiations and what happens if a new deal isn't completed soon? John Clayton addresses those questions and more.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2006NFL Europe still has value
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe ongoing labor issues in the NFL could mean NFL Europe isn't back for a 14th season, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | June 08, 2005NFL 'faces a critical business challenge'
John Clayton, ESPN.comNFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue concerned about lack of progress towards a new collective bargaining agreement.
Story | Conversation | March 21, 2005TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "gene upshaw" make the list?