According to former Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch, the Steelers were so confident and comfortable in being nearly a unanimous no in large part due to his job explaining the CBA terms as the team’s NFLPA representative.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/10/my-guys-knew-former-steelers-qb-charlie-batch-proud-of-job-he-did-explaining-2011-cba-to-team/

At some point you have to wonder why the NFLPA even exists.

Source: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/03/21/will-nfl-investigate-whether-non-certified-agents-are-representing-players/

If the NFLPA comes to me and asks for bonus money for rookie production, the only way I’m agreeing to that is if the league also gets salary cuts for lack of production, as well.

Source: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/06/11/josh-jacobs-hints-that-hes-taking-a-stand-for-future-running-backs/

It became clear during a 40-minute press conference on Wednesday, as NFLPA president JC Tretter was peppered with questions on the matter, that union leadership associated confidentiality with “good governance.”

Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/in-its-search-for-new-executive-director-nflpa-put-excessive-focus-on-confidentiality

It is possible that the NFLPA could consider legal action again, but it might be hard to prove that Sean Payton benched Wilson for anything other than performance reasons.

Source: https://larrybrownsports.com/football/broncos-legal-action-russell-wilson-bench/626362

Lamar is making the mistake by using the NFLPA as advisors.

Source: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/02/04/roquan-smith-on-lamar-jackson-unique-situations-cant-say-he-should-do-this-or-that/

NFL agent David Canter is being investigated by the NFLPA for allegedly offering bribes to general managers during the draft.

Source: https://larrybrownsports.com/football/nfl-agent-david-canter-bribes-draft/615053

PHOENIX, Feb. 9 (UPI) -- NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith wants to end the annual NFL scouting combine and thinks the players' union should host future pro days for potential draftees, he said at a news conference in Phoenix.

Source: https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/2023/02/12/chiefs-eagles-super-bowl/1591676042110/

Quick name something you trust more than the NFLPA, I’ll start, gas station sushi.

Source: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/03/03/players-say-chiefs-discourage-them-from-reporting-injuries-have-nfls-worst-training-staff/

The NFLPA Bowl dabbles in several rule changes.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/01/arthur-maulet-speaks-to-draft-prospects-at-the-nflpa-collegiate-bowl/

The NFLPA executive director shared his statement Wednesday morning as the NFL world is still processing seeing Aaron Rodgers’ season with the Jets over after just 4 plays.

Source: https://brobible.com/sports/article/nflpa-wants-natural-grass-instead-of-turf/

'This is why I wish our NFLPA was stronger'

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/01/tom-brady-explains-confusion-about-fine-for-slide-tackle-attempt/

'We are aware that the NFLPA is looking into communications between my client and various management personnel of certain NFL teams,' Canter's lawyer, Adam Kenner, said in a statement to ESPN.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-12079983/NFL-agent-David-Canter-embroiled-bribery-scandal-NFLPA-launches-investigation.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Well, the potential draftees have not yet been drafted so therefore they are not part of the NFLPA.

Source: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/02/08/demaurice-smith-would-like-to-eliminate-the-scouting-combine/

“You don’t need to be a former player to be able to motivate and galvanize a group of people,” NFLPA President JC Tretter said.

Source: https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/06/29/nfl-notebook-new-englands-veteran-defenders-impressed-with-rookie-class/