No communication between players, teams might become issue

[FinAtic8480]

As of now, though, this isn't some trend because players are locked out of work. They get in trouble every offseason. I've covered the NBA and NFL combined for far more than a decade, and I can't say the number of players getting into trouble is some abnormality.

Some of these players -- Bryant, Britt, Talib and Marshall -- had prior issues, so this could be more about them than a league-versus-players labor standoff.

Sure, offseason activities do provide players with structure and something to do three or four days per week. We all know that certain people need structure and supervision to organize their days and themselves.

Those of us who cover the NFL also know that not everybody attends every offseason workout with the team and that several players work out on their own and do just fine. Some don't do fine. Some get in trouble or seem surrounded by trouble at the very least. Idle time is idle time, and some players don't always do the right thing with it.

One train of thought is that because some of the locked-out players haven't received workout or roster bonuses or other means of revenue, they're more restrained with carousing, potential trouble-making behavior and keeping a distance from money-grabbing friends who could lead them astray.

Now, where the lockout does come into play -- and this is serious -- is the lack of communication between players and teams. Some coaches, particularly assistants, have tight relationships with players. There also might not be a more important person in any NFL building than the player development director or someone with a similar title.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000...layers-teams-might-become-issue?module=HP_cp2

 

[ROADRUNNER]

Just get it done.............we want football.

 

[PhinsPhan11]

Just settle this dispute. I want to have football this season.

 

[Adam First]

Might become an issue?

If you're Brandon Marshall, it already is one.

 

[josekareh]

Players who earn the minimum could just not afford not having their paycheck that could lead them to bankrupcy and Goverment will have to place public money to have them earn something.... and that is just the beginning!!!!

 

[Canadianfishfan]

You always stating things like "I'm a grown man!"

Then they should act like it and act like men who honor their lives and careers more than hanging out with losers who care little about their career other than the noteriety it brings.