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\n

ASHBURN, Va. (AP)\u2014Washington Redskins<\/a> general manager Bruce Allen, a
\nregular participant in the NFL labor talks that broke down last week, says the
\nowners\u2019 decision to lock out the players was \u201cdifficult but necessary.\u201d<\/p>\n

Allen made his first comments on the lockout in a letter to Redskins fans
\nposted Tuesday on the team\u2019s website.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnfortunately, the union\u2019s abandonment of bargaining and subsequent
\ndecertification led to the league\u2019s difficult but necessary step to lock out,
\nsomething we tried hard to avoid,\u201d Allen wrote. \u201cWe remain committed to
\ngetting a new deal done and believe that the fastest way to a fair agreement is
\nthrough mediation and not litigation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe share your disappointment with the lack of progress. The offer that the
\nunion walked away from was fair and addressed many of the key issues, including
\na rookie compensation system, enhanced player healthy and safety measures,
\nimproved retired player benefits and compromises on the union\u2019s financial
\ndemands.\u201d<\/p>\n

Allen also wrote that the lockout \u201cwill not disrupt our preparation for the
\n2011 season or swerve our focus from the Redskins\u2019 objective\u2014WINNING.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Originally posted here:
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