Here is the thing, the NFLPA advocated for a rookie wage scale because guys like Jamarcus Russell and Sam Bradford were getting paid NFL record salaries before playing a day. However, was that a bad move in the long run?

Some twitter users brought up the debate and I found it quite interesting:

Whenever I read about Ezekiel Elliott and his holdout, I harken back to his brothers of the previous generation screwing him by demanding a rookie wage scale. Players attacking other players never ends well.

— Full Dissident (@hbryant42) July 29, 2019

They don’t see it undermines them all. In a union you’re only as strong as your weakest link. Someone convinced them that immediate gratification and selling out rookies was smart because they weren’t rookies

— Jelani Roy (@Jlawhat) July 29, 2019

Sam Bradford was the catalyst for this. Cats were pissed at that rookie deal he got. They screwed rookies with these 4 year contracts with 5th year option. Cowboys can have him for 3 more years and run him in the dirt and not pay him a dime more. Then dump him. I'm with Zeke.

— Richard Turner (@pookiefontaine) July 29, 2019

These are all great points. Did the union hurt themselves by not letting Sam Bradford and them get straight to the bag? In theory if rookie wages go up all wages would go up so that’s a great point.

And then there’s this:

I truly think this is a RB specific issue. They are in their prime basically from 23-26 years old. Most don’t hit FA until 26. Most other positions each their prime later and have more longevity. RBs need their own union or CBA.

— Hot Sauce (@HotSauce9771204) July 29, 2019

Do running backs need their own union? It might be time for it.

Through unnamed sources MDHQ has acquired the transcript of the NFL owner’s top secret meeting. The meeting took place in Chicago where Roger Godell, DeMaurice Smith, Judge Arthur Boylan, Jerry Jones, Jerry Richardson, Robert Kraft, and Art Rooney discussed settling the lawsuit between the trade organization formerly known as the NFLPA and the owners.

Below is a complete transcript of what happened:

Judge Boylan: Thank you gentlemen for meeting with me today. Today we are going to discuss-

Jerry Jones: We are going to discuss why no dang football is gettin’ played in my there stadium!!!

Judge: Calm down Mr. Jones..

DeMaurice Smith: THIS IS WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT! You built a BILLION DOLLAR STADIUM, AND YOU’RE CLAIMING YOU’RE LOSING MONEY?!!!!!

Jerry Richardson: Did you see Jimmy Clausen? I LOST MILLIONS!

Robert Kraft: *smirking* no one told you to draft him. How’s those Quarterbacks working out?

Richardson: I didn’t come here to be belittled! Screw you Robert, your three rings, your QB and, his pony tail! I heard a few little rumors *sniff* about some of your draft picks!

Judge: Gentlemen, gentlemen! We are here to discuss settling the labor agreement.

Jones: Exactly. Now I think we should add 16 games on the schedule.

Richardson: 16 MORE GAMES? HAVE YOU SEEN JIMMY CLAUSEN?

Kraft: Didn’t you draft that young guy? The big guy? The entertainer..

DeMaurice: Cam Newton! My boy.

Richardson: I drafted Cam Newton? I could have sworn I wrote Nick Fairley’s name on that damned card.

DeMaurice: You drafted Cam Newton.

Richardson *face palm*

Kraft *bursts out laughing*

Richardson: SCREW YOU BOB!

Jones: *pushing a pre written contract on the table* So 32 regular season games, we all agree to this right?

DeMaurice: And exactly how we are splitting revenue?!

Jones: All n’ half.

Judge: All in half?

DeMaurice: What is all in half?

Jones: Give me all the money, and I’ll half to think about what I’ma give you.

DeMaurice: HELL NO!

Kraft: I actually like this. I agree!

Judge: Mr. Rooney you’ve been awfully silent.

Art Rooney: I think we can do 32 games. I wouldn’t mind playing Cincinnati and Cleveland 6 times a year.

Richardson: SEE THIS IS THE B.S. I’M TALKING ABOUT!

Kraft: Don’t get mad you can’t compete Jerry. Just draft another QB next year, it will be alright.

Richardson: I’VE HAD IT! *storms out*

DeMaurice: 32 games my ass. I’m outta here too. *storms out*

Judge: Well gentlemen, it looks like we’ll have to table these discussions for another time….

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“It’s modern-day slavery, you know? People kind of laugh at that, but there are people working at regular jobs who get treated the same way, too. With all the money,” Peterson continued. “The owners are trying to get a different percentage, and bring in more money.”

Now I understand you are mad that the owners won’t open up the books for the players to see, but the fact of the matter is this.  NFL players are employees, not business partners and they have already turned down an agreement from the owners that gave into all of their demands.  I’m sorry AP but I can’t find it in me to feel sorry for a 25 year old that made well over $10 million last year.  Im trying to find it….. nah, its not there.

The players need to realize that as long as they are on the field they are employees and if they wish to see the numbers maybe they should set their contracts up like some great baseball players do and not only play for the team, but position themselves to own a portion of it as well.