NFL Lockout: Why It Is Time For Players to Grow Up

July 23, 2011   ·   Josh Benjamin   ·   Jump to comments

Earlier this week, the owners of all 32 NFL teams approved what could ultimately be a new labor deal.  All it needed was the players' approval, and the NFL lockout would end.  Instead of voting on the proposed deal on July 21, the players have decided to "work through the weekend" to make sure that the deal is the right one for them.
Naturally, the only "issues" that remain to be agreed upon are money-related.  Players are seeking some form of compensation from insurance money the owners received from TV networks in case the season ended up being canceled, as well as general benefits.
This is the part of negotiations that really burns me up.  This lockout has been going on since March, and while I was quick to blame the owners first, I'm changing my tune now.  At this point, the only thing preventing a new CBA and thus the start of the 2011-2012 season is the greed of DeMaurice Smith and the NFLPA.
Yes, the players had some significant grievances...

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