Smith brings a fresh approach
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe selection of Washington, D.C., attorney DeMaurice Smith as NFLPA executive director may have been a surprise, but in many ways, the union decided it needed a fresh approach.
Story | Conversation | March 15, 2009Culpepper, unable to catch on as free agent, retires at age 31
John Clayton, ESPN.comDaunte Culpepper has retired from the NFL.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2008Weakened Giants pass rush will be big factor in NFC East race
John Clayton, ESPN.comIn his latest mailbag, John Clayton tackles questions on Donovan McNabb, Alge Crumpler's impact on the Titans and more.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008Upshaw played game hard on and off the field
John Clayton, ESPN.comAs a Hall of Fame guard for the Raiders, Gene Upshaw played tough. Those skills served him well as NFLPA executive director, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008Loss of Upshaw will delay labor negotiations
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe NFLPA, reeling from the unexpected death of Gene Upshaw, will move slowly on finding a replacement for him and starting talks on a new labor contract, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008Union 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, 2008NFL owners vote unanimously to opt out of labor deal
John Clayton, ESPN.comNFL owners have voted unanimously to opt out of a labor contract, which will now expire in 2011.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2008Cowboys reward RB Barber, CB Newman with new deals
John Clayton, ESPN.comUsing the salary-cap loopholes created by Tuesday's decision to have a possible uncapped year in 2010, the Dallas Cowboys locked up two of their key young players -- cornerback Terence Newman and halfback Marion Barber.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2008NFL eyes 17th game to grow revenue, shorten preseason
John Clayton, ESPN.comNFL commissioner Roger Goodell raised the possibility of having a 17th regular-season game as an option to help settle some of the league's future labor problems.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2008Meetings: CBA gone, but long hair and conduct fines remain
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe CBA, long hair and conduct fines were covered in the NFL meetings on Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2008Day 1 wrap: Fins sale...and storm clouds?
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe sale of the Dolphins was approved at the NFL owners meeting Monday, but there's more pressing business ahead, John Clayton writes.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2008Toss out the salary cap? Are you crazy?
John Clayton, ESPN.comSome owners are talking about doing away with the salary cap in 2008. But considering the surplus of cap room this season, that would be a huge mistake.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2007Chiefs RB Johnson among possible holdouts
John Clayton, ESPN.comAs the NFL hits vacation mode, John Clayton looks at five story lines that will play out between now and training camp.
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