Michael Silver from yahoo was on NFLN

[Highlandfire]

He couldn't say what he was told per say, but he had some info from inside the talks. From what he is hearing is there is a good chance a deal will be done Friday.

[Jackofalltrades]

Figured with the extension.

[SorthNarolina]

Good I wish it was from a better source than yahoo.

[firstdayfan]

If they figure this thing out before the draft it would be perfect for us...we could trade smitty for picks (if he wants it). Maybe trade for orton or palmer so we don't settle for a QB. And, assuming a rookie cap, we might have a decent shot at moving back. Oh and we can fill some holes through free agency so we don't have to reach during the draft.

[Highlandfire]

Some of the things he said...

The owners would be able to take more than $1 billion off the top before the pot is split, but less than the $2 billion they were asking for in the beginning.

# There probably will be an 18-game regular season, which the NFLPA didn't want, but the owners will agree to less offseason workouts, shorter training camp practices and a new formula that allows players to qualify for benefits in fewer seasons.

# Some type of rookie wage scale

# Judge Doty will be removed as the arbiter

[KSpan]

# Some type of rookie wage scale

Not that it was ever really in doubt, but... :party:

[Swarly]

The rookie wage scale is huge news. It essentially puts value back into the #1 overall pick and likely means we'll be able to trade if(if we want to).

[teeray]

The rookie wage scale is huge news. It essentially puts value back into the #1 overall pick and likely means we'll be able to trade if(if we want to).

It also means we can take a QB and not be as penalized if it doesn't pan out.

[teeray]

He couldn't say what he was told per say, but he had some info from inside the talks. From what he is hearing is there is a good chance a deal will be done Friday.

:party: :party: :hurray: :sifone: :hurray: :party: :party:

[Lumps]

next Friday? and why Friday

[BBQ&Beer]

The rookie wage scale is huge news. It essentially puts value back into the #1 overall pick and likely means we'll be able to trade if(if we want to).

Or make reaching for a player a lot more palatable.

Either way its good news & it makes the draft a helluva lot more interesting.:cool:

[Jackofalltrades]

Having a FA period will certainly help shape the draft.

[BBQ&Beer]

next Friday? and why Friday

Cuz its Friday, you ain't got no job, you ain't got poo to do!

[Delhommey]

The rookie wage scale is huge news. It essentially puts value back into the #1 overall pick and likely means we'll be able to trade if(if we want to).

If there were a deal, I'd doubt the wage scale would apply to this year.