NFLPA releases kickoff statement

The NFL Players Association has released a statement from its executive committee, which includes Charlie Batch, Drew Brees(notes), Brian Dawkins(notes), Domonique Foxworth(notes), Scott Fujita(notes), Sean Morey(notes), Tony Richardson(notes), Jeff Saturday(notes), Mike Vrabel(notes), Brian Waters(notes), and the nfl throwback jerseys
other rank-and-file members of the players' union.
The message of solidarity isn't hard to interpret as labor unrest surrounds the league.
Here's what the 'kickoff message' says:
"We are men, and we are family men who love our country, our game and our fans.
As we face an uncertain future and the threat of Minnesota Vikings jersey
being locked out of the game we love and rely on to provide for our families, we make to you this solemn promise:
To the Players who have come before us, fought and paid the price for pensions, health care and free agency—to men like John Mackey, Alan Page, Dan Marino, Freeman McNeil, Boomer Esiason, Reggie White and Kevin Mawae(notes);
To the stadium workers, officers, businesses and everyone who gets their hands dirty working for this game;
To each and every player who risks everything for the thrill of this game;
To everyone who loves this Pittsburgh Steelers jersey
game and lives as we do for kickoff;
And to the few who stand against us;
The Players and fans will STAND AS ONE."