Exactly. You implied I think they are poor and pitiful, then you say "I never said that. They were my words not yours."
Make up your mind.
I call you out for implying I think players are poor and pitiful.
You then say you never said that.
Now, you say I pretty much said that.
It's hard to have a discussion with you.
I do not come close to thinking anyone making $560K is poor. I am not pitying the players nor asking others to pity them. Not even close.
I've never come close to even implying that, like you just said I did.
Just because I take their side 100% does not mean I think they are poor or worthy of pity.
The fact is the owners are greedy bastards seeking to keep player salaries in decline, like they have for several years, now. That is not asking for pity. It's a statement of fact. I'm not implying the players aren't greedy, too, but it's about context- something you don't seem to agree with me on, which is fine.
The owners are negotiating in bad faith. They are trying to stiff the players bigtime after stiffing them the last time, too.
That's my opinion, and the owners actions, thus far are showing their true colors.