Putting the Squeeze On

The NFL is looking foolish in the eyes of the public as the labor issues drags on. There are reports that a number of teams will be forcing assistant coaches to take a pay cut of 20-50% while there is a lockout.

Coaching staffs still have work to do even if they have no players to coach. Most teams have a clause in the contracts of the coaches that would allow this to happen.

The NFL Coaches Association is thinking of unionizing in order to prevent financial disaster for the staffs. Most coaches are underpaid when the amount of hours worked are factored in. They are usually let go when the head coach is fired. They are at the mercy of the owners.

The Pats have the same clause in the contracts of their coaches, but have indicated that they intend to pay their staff. Let's hope they keep their word.