I don't know that there needs to be a league per se
by crazychester (2023-03-23 10:18:52)

In reply to: You're not asking the right question  posted by ndzippy

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If the three year rule was removed it allows colleges to argue that you can play NCAA football in return for an education. If you want to play for money you can play professionally.

And you think NFL players would vote in favor of that?
by ndzippy  (2023-03-23 10:33:06)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Vets are already being squeezed out by cheaper young players...they would not vote in favor of a rule that will make that worse.

NFL rules are collectively bargained, my man.
They are able to do that because Congress exempts them
by KeoughCharles05  (2023-03-23 10:45:21)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

From the application of usual laws that prohibit such collusion in restraint of trade.

If Congress is to address this issue, this exemption absolutely needs to be a part of the discussion.

very good point
by jt  (2023-03-23 14:06:48)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

and one that all here should heed; quite simply, it goes to the point that Jack and Jenk went up the hill to bargain with Congress, not to win hearts and minds of the collective society.