It’s really not even debatable. It’s just a matter of how much longer they can keep this charade going to prevent payroll taxes and having to fund other employee benefits.
Great question….
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That’s really a legal question, not an opinion. And as of now they’re independent contractors.
Exactly, pro coaches, college coaches and pro players all have to deal with contracts because they are all working in their professions so they are technically professionals. If players want to be treated as professionals then what we really need are minor leagues for other sports like they have for baseball then they can quit worrying about being students.
I think its been awhile since most high-major football and basketball players quit worrying about being students.