As if a pandemic weren’t enough to disrupt business as usual around the NFL, we’re also in the middle of a tense negotiation between labor and ownership. There’s even tension within the union, as it’s been reported the NFLPA won’t let some members change their votes. Voting is ongoing and open until Saturday at midnight eastern time.
Panthers safety Eric Reid has become one of the most vocal opponents of the proposed CBA. On Monday, he called it a “disaster worse than we could have imagined” after having his attorneys review it.
Since then, he’s shared several more messages on Twitter critical of the proposal, urging his fellow players to vote no. Reid brought up the treatment of his former 49ers teammate Colin Kaepernick and criticized everyone from Stephen A. Smith to Jay-Z, plus some specific points within the proposal.
Here’s a review of what Reid has been saying.
Imagine if all the players would have stood by @Kaepernick7 after he wasn’t signed and showed the owners that we are together. This CBA negotiation would be a cake walk. As it stands, the owners know players won’t stand together on anything. I hope y’all vote no
— Eric Reid (@E_Reid35) March 11, 2020
If you’re a player & fighting 4 ppl who are being oppressed in this country isn’t your fight, then so be it. Don’t kneel. But if you’re a player & you watched @Kaepernick7 get blackballed & are now wondering why the CBA is an utter disaster, then you really shouldn’t be surprised
— Eric Reid (@E_Reid35) March 11, 2020
Next moves from the NFL / PA playbook to keep us split & to get CBA passed – 1. put @stephenasmith on TV w script 2. Leak to friendly reporter it’s likely to pass to discourage resistance/objection and sway vote – DON’T BE FOOLED pic.twitter.com/i8AzcycQyl
— Eric Reid (@E_Reid35) March 11, 2020
Would be a good time for a “chess move” from Jay-Z too. Unless he was just a pawn
— Eric Reid (@E_Reid35) March 11, 2020
Posting this summary of the CBA again. Players vote no! pic.twitter.com/uwChmesFEx
— Eric Reid (@E_Reid35) March 12, 2020
Reid also retweeted this post about disabled NFL players (who aren’t allowed to vote) getting significant cuts in their benefits.
🤯 Disabled NFL players will experience drastic cuts to their benefits from on the field injuries under this proposed #CBA…
Max Benefit Now: $250K/year
Max Benefit Proposed: $48K/year🗣 And they aren’t allowed to vote❗️😱 https://t.co/k7PQ17C2Yg
— Resist Programming 🛰 (@RzstProgramming) March 12, 2020
Don’t take from these families! VOTE NO! #CBA https://t.co/YF07987u9l
— Eric Reid (@E_Reid35) March 12, 2020
Reid isn’t alone in his sentiments. Incoming left tackle Russell Okung has also been highly critical of the CBA proposal. He has also accused union leaders of negotiating in bad faith.
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