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NEW ORLEANS - The NFL Players Association is asking player agents to warn clients that signing with the New Orleans Saints could subject them to unfavourable workers compensation benefits. In an email Friday, NFLPA chief DeMaurice Smith said union officials believe agents should "consider the Saints efforts" to push for legislation that would substantially reduce benefits to players who are hurt outside the 17-week regular season, when player salaries are paid. Players receive only per diems during off-season workouts and training camp. Under legislation which has passed the Louisiana House of Representatives and awaits consideration in the state Senate, workers compensation benefits could be based on per diems — rather than the full annual value of a contract — if injuries occurred in the off-season. "We are actively involved in the effort to defeat this bill but we feel it is important for you to consider the Saints efforts given your representation of our players and the advice you would have to give to any free agent player considering an opportunity to play for the Saints," Smith wrote. "Please advise your players of the potential consequences of the Saints efforts should they sign with the Saints." Bill supporters say it would place athletes under the same rules as other Louisiana employees. The Saints have not commented on the legislation since its introduction in the House of Representatives, but quarterback Drew Brees has come out publicly against it. In a written statement distributed by the NFLPA, Brees said the legislation "is not good for Saints players, not good for our team or other sports teams in Louisiana and not good for our state." "The job of legislators in Louisiana is to protect injured workers and fight for their workers comp benefits, not find ways to support bills like this one which reduce the workers comp benefits we receive when we get hurt. There is no financial benefit to the state with this bill, only team management," Brees continued. "Whether we get hurt during the season or in the preseason, it is all the same. It is in preparation to help us win a championship for our community." The legislation, called House Bill 1069, aims to calculate workers compensation benefits for pro athletes based only on recent earnings. The NFLs collective bargaining agreement has a formula that also includes future earnings and is aimed at ensuring that benefits are calculated on the full annual value of a players contract. The bill is sponsored by state Reps. Chris Broadwater, R-Hammond, and Cameron Henry, R-Metairie. Broadwater has said the Saints asked for the bill, which aims to clarify in law that pro athletes cannot be exempt from a state formula that applies to every other Louisiana employee seeking workers compensation benefits after a workplace injury. The NFLPA counters that athletes should not be punished with potentially reduced benefits simply because their salaries are not distributed evenly over a 52-week period. In past years, the same matter has spawned several lawsuits between the Saints and former players — with differing outcomes depending on the venue. A state appeals courts in Jefferson Parish, home of Saints headquarters, has sided with the clubs assertion that players must follow precisely the same formula as other Louisiana employees. However, an appeals court in Orleans Parish, where the Superdome is located, has ruled that the annual value of player contracts should serve as the basis for benefits, regardless of when the injury occurs. Air Jordan 1 Outlet Store . 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LOUIS -- The Atlanta Braves used a two-run rally in the ninth to end their road trip with a win.Sebastian Vettel admitted he was unable to unleash Ferraris true pace on a day to forget for the German at the Monaco GP. A lack of grip seemed to be a problem for all drivers in Monte Carlo but Vettel struggled more than most, particularly in Practice Two when he collided with the barriers twice.Vettel first damaged his rear wing at Mirabeau before losing his back-end again at Sainte Devote, narrowly avoiding another accident but damaging the SF16-Hs alloys on his way to a disappointing ninth place. P2: Ricciardo fastest from Hamilton as Red Bull impressBoth the Scuderia and the four-time world champion and are under pressure to perform after an inconsistent start to the season, and he admitted it was a scrappy day despite finishing third in P1.I certainly tried a lot, not everything worked, he told Sky Sports F1. Overall it was a bit of a scrappy day. Its ok, I think the pace is in the car, we just struggled a bit to get it out today.Theres always pressure. Theres always the desire to do well. You could call it pressure but its also the reason we are here. Were not here to finish eighth, or fifth, were here to win. Ferrari chief Sergio Marchionne issued a stark warning ahead of the Spanish GP, stating he expected a first win of 2016 sooner rather than later.dddddddddddd However, his team then failed to capitalise on both Mercedes crashing out in Barcelona.It was Red Bull who took their chances on that occasion, and again in Monaco the four-time constructors champions looked to be the Silver Arrows main rivals with their package suiting the low-speed corners at F1s showpiece event.Whens the Monaco GP on Sky?Daniel Ricciardo finished six tenths clear of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg in P2, while Kimi Raikkonen could only manage seventh and ninth on Thursday. But when asked if Ferrari were now the third fastest team, Vettel added:No. Its difficult to say what people did. As from us we didnt have a good day. If you look at the standings we do not belong there, we will be a lot better on Saturday.For today, it was not the main focus to rank high up. As I said, the running we had today was a bit scrappy. We tried a couple of things and its fair to say some of them didnt work. Also See: Ricciardo fastest from Hamilton Bianchis family to take legal action WATCH: F1 Report Monaco GP When is Monaco on Sky F1? 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