Take the Money and Run: NFL Tells Players To Save For 2011 Lockout

December 5, 2010   ·   Ryan Cook   ·   Jump to comments

Gathering around the water cooler was once thought of as a cliche.  When the NFLPA gets together, mind you, they put good use to the old school adage on every given occasion.
Breaking news this week has struck the NFL, with the players association announcing that a lockout is more than probable in 2011 due to many differentiating reasons.  What is the main cause for this unfortunate event?  Money, as it has finally run America's number one sport back into the ground.
If you thought it was impossible for John Madden not to smile, I suggest he isn't laughing right about now.  In a rare turn of events, the NFL has issued a league wide statement to all players suggesting that they should hold onto their final three paychecks, in preparation of a potential lockout next season.
Many people that have been following this situation may have the belief that this is all a big hoax.  In many past years we've seen the "lockout" issue brought up toward the end...

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