Brees Focused On NFL Labor Situation

Now that his team has been eliminated from the NFL playoffs, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, a union representative,  is focused on the collective bargaining agreement between the NFL owners and players, which is due to expire in March. James Varney, of the Times-Picayune, has the story, below.

Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints walks off the field after the game against the Baltimore Ravens  at M&T Bank Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Saints 30-24.

Courtesy---James Varney/Times-Picayune

The New Orleans Saints cleared out their lockers Tuesday in a glum atmosphere, a rare double whammy induced by a postseason loss in the past and the looming prospect of a football stoppage in the future.

The loss, as huge favorites, to the Seattle Seahawks in the wild-card playoff game Saturday remained a bitter pill. But losses, however unpleasant, are a part of athletic life.

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