Both Sides finally meeting regarding CBA

[The Saltman]

Jason La Canfora

NFL and NFLPA announce today that Commish Goodell and DeMaurice Smith met in NYC today. Sides will negotiate Sat and also agreed to a Series of future dates at which they will continue to negotiate in hopes of getting a deal done before the CBA expires March 4,

[Mr. Scot]

I see a midnight vigil coming on March 3rd

[MadHatter]

Owners give up the 18 game season proposal and agree to provide some level of healthcare for a finite and specified time after a player leaves the league (maybe 5 year max...based on time in the league)

Players agree to a lower sharing %.

Both agree to Rookie Cap.

DONE.

[Dpantherman]

0% chance they stretch this pass March 3rd (which is my grandmother's birthday). *Cue the dramatic (and birthday) music*

[DR_DIGH]

0% chance they stretch this pass March 3rd (which is my grandmother's birthday). *Cue the dramatic (and birthday) music*

:party: HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMAW DPANTHERMAN!!!

[Murph]

0% chance they stretch this pass March 3rd (which is my grandmother's birthday). *Cue the dramatic (and birthday) music*

Glass half full approach.

I'm afraid that watching Gross, Kalil and Beason in the probowl yesterday will be the last time I see them on the field in a game until the 1st preseason game in August...

..of 2012.

[Darth Biscuit]

Well hopefully this at least means they are talking.

[Snake]

Owners=18 games + 10% more revenue

Players= 2 less preseason games+ Rookie Cap.

[Dpantherman]

Glass half full approach.

I'm afraid that watching Gross, Kalil and Beason in the probowl yesterday will be the last time I see them on the field in a game until the 1st preseason game in August...

..of 2012.

true, thats how i roll

[Snake]

Glass half full approach.

I'm afraid that watching Gross, Kalil and Beason in the probowl yesterday will be the last time I see them on the field in a game until the 1st preseason game in August...

..of 2012.

Want happen. Only the NHL made it that far and it was because no one cared. The owners came out on top in that one BTW.

I think if nothing gets done the NFL will take there last offer and make the players strike. Most want....

[Jackofalltrades]

Hopefully they can check a lot of massive egos at the door and get something done. At least start moving in a positive direction.

[blackcatgrowl]

Good. I can lay off DeMaurice Smith a little now.

I will still say he's playing his cards WAY too late. A month is going to be a stretch to get a deal done.

[Snake]

Hopefully they can check a lot of massive egos at the door and get something done. At least start moving in a positive direction.

This will be D.Smith's negation adviser.

[Jangler]

I still think the 18 games is something the owners are using to retract and say "see we gave up something"....and the Union sees through it.