The Herald (SC) interviewed Muhsin Muhammed about his experience as the new players representative for the union from the Carolina Panthers. His view? Get the players ready for no football in 2011. Asked about his thoughts regarding the chance of a lockout in 2011, he responded:
“That’s what it’s scheduled to be right now” he said. “The owners were the ones who wanted to opt out of the deal. I’m not sure exactly how it’s going to play itself out, but I hope we can come to some resolve.
“I think it’s pretty high right now (the chance of a lockout). Unfortunately I think it is. Until the talks begin, my position is that it will more likely happen than not happen.
The good news is that Muhammad reports the NFLPA is encouraging its players to participate in a 50/50 plan whereby they save half their salaries so they will be in a stronger position to get by should the lockout come to pass.
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