Goodell facing another uphill climb
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comRoger Goodell recently scaled Mount Rainier. The commissioner's attempt to extend the collective bargaining agreement could be much more daunting, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2009Tide turning for retired players? Maybe
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThanks to new NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith, the plight of retired NFL players appears to be improving -- but much work remains, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009NFLPA wants look at NFL's fiscal books
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comNegotiations toward an extension of the collective bargaining agreement between the league and its players will begin on June 1, NFL executive vice president of labor/legal counsel Jeff Pash said here Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | May 19, 2009Smith, union leadership at contract odds
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comNearly six weeks after he was elected as Gene Upshaw's successor, new NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith continues to work without a contract.
Story | Conversation | April 21, 2009Voters still doubt Tagliabue's HOF worthiness
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comSome Hall of Fame voters still have doubts about former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue's credentials, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | February 02, 2008Specter should stick with politics
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThere is plenty to admire about Sen. Arlen Specter, but he has no business sticking his nose into NFL matters such as Spygate, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | February 01, 2008Lengthy strike has mostly been forgotten
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAlthough the 1982 strike is a distant memory, the NFL is not exactly enjoying complete labor peace, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2007NFL adopting Social Security guidelines for disability
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe NFL and its players union have agreed to adopt Social Security Administration standards for determining qualification for such benefits.
Story | Conversation | June 21, 2007NFLPA intervenes, files grievance for Culpepper to end stalemate
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comJust three days after quarterback Daunte Culpepper said he would pursue NFL Players Association intervention to help him gain his freedom from the Miami Dolphins, the union on Tuesday filed a grievance on his behalf.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2007Frustrated Culpepper seeks NFLPA intervention
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comInformed on Friday that he would not be permitted to participate in team drills during the Miami Dolphins' weekend minicamp, quarterback Daunte Culpepper will seek intervention from the NFL Players Association to end a stalemate that has left his career i
Story | Conversation | June 09, 2007Goodell plays the role of new sheriff in town perfectly
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIn the past, the NFL was reluctant to punish so swiftly, so sternly. Not anymore. Roger Goodell's lengthy suspensions of Pacman Jones and Chris Henry sent a much-needed message to the players, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2007Expect Goodell to crack down on poor behavior
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comExpect NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to crack down on players whose off-field indiscretions have become a source of embarrassment to the league, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | March 26, 2007Most teams unfazed by high franchise numbers
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFranchise-tag numbers have reached an all-time high, but most teams aren't worried, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | February 09, 2007Goodell mulling honors limits for suspended players
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comCommissioner Roger Goodell said Saturday night that he has been in discussions with officials from the NFL Players Association about the eligibility of league players who have been suspended to earn so-called "honors" like the Pro Bowl squad.
Story | Conversation | January 13, 2007Fralic not surprised by recent allegations
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comBill Fralic, who blew the whistle on the abuse of performance enhancers 17 years ago, isn't surprised by Jon Jansen's recent remarks about HGH use.
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