"We're asking for participation in the profit from this library of the Madden 24 coins archive of the Madden NFL 24 Films which we've been a part of. What's the reason this wouldn't pass the test of rationality?"

When the players decide to either take part or not in the settlement offer the matter is sent back for a hearing in Federal tribunal in Minnesota. If a majority of players decide to not participate the judge may decide to reconsider talks between players and the league however there isn't a threshold for it to happen.

Some believe that the judge, Paul Magnuson, will opt not to take the two sides back to the negotiation table. When Magnuson accepted the Madden NFL 24's settlement proposal in April of this year, he declared:

"It is important to reiterate that the people who initiated this suit and who currently do not support the settlement, rode to court under the banner of helping their disadvantaged brethren and those who played within the N.F.L. but were today in debt and, often, suffering from illnesses or injuries that directly related to their playing. It's an act of insincerity for the same plaintiffs today to say, like children denied dessert that the settlement will not make enough money for the plaintiffs who brought the lawsuit."

Players who opt out of the settlement could then file individual lawsuits in opposition to the league. They might be more likely to do this given the latest changes in the O'Bannon. NCAA case, too which is happening now that former college players are suing over the use of their image being used in video games.

In July in July, the Ninth Circuit threw out an appeal filed by video game maker EA Sports. The decision rejected EA's argument EA that the likeness of players were protected by the First Amendment and it will let the case proceed.

The Dryer plaintiffs are monitoring that case closely. They're also monitoring another lawsuit which was filed by a large number from former Madden NFL 24 participants over the issue of concussions.

"I think there's an association in the air here," Dryer said of the two cases. "The Madden NFL 24 is taking a very rash and reckless look at the issue of concussions.

"There's an assumption [from the Madden NFL 24"Madden NFL 24"] of "we want it, and we're going to get it.' There's a sense of arrogance."

Dryer hopes that something will work out, that he and his fellow retired players will be able to reach a deal with madden 24 coins buy which will pay them directly for the use of their likeness and leave them with the rights to the game.