LAS VEGAS (AP) -Retired football players angry with the NFL Players Association over disability and pension benefits say the executive director of the union may be ahead of himself in seeking their support during upcoming contract talks with the league.
An informal group of football players lashed out Sunday at comments made by NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith, who said Saturday that if there is a lockout by owners in 2011, retired player benefits would be reduced by 80 percent while it lasts.
Several players meeting in Las Vegas about their clashes with the union said their benefits are protected by law – lockout or not.
Retired player Marvin Cobb says Smith must work through problems with retired players before they will support him and the union.
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