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Union front-office vets, ex-players among candidates

By John Clayton
ESPN.com

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Filling Gene Upshaw's shoes as the executive director of the NFLPA won't be easy. Who are the possible candidates to be his replacement? Here's one list: • Former NFLPA president Trace Armstrong: The former Bears, Dolphins and Raiders defensive end is probably the leader. Not only is he a former player, but Armstrong has a good business background. He was president during some of the best growth for the league and union. During his tenure ...

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