NFL Deal Close

[JonLP24]

Let’s get this NFL lockout over with

Years from now, people will remember what they were doing when the United States played Japan in the 2011 Women’s World Cup final: celebrating the imminent end of the NFL lockout.

Kudos to the owners and players for what appears to be a near-settlement to their four-month disagreement. As dull and as painful as the lockout has been, the absence of games would be infinitely duller and more painful. With labor peace now within reach, fantasy-league players see a reason to live, gamblers are crying tears of joy and husbands who had envisioned a football-free world of antiquing and scrapbooking with their spouses are smiling contentedly.

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Last week, the owners and players reportedly reached agreement on two of the biggest issues — the salary cap, which will be set at $120 million, and a rookie wage scale. For anyone who has wondered why a high draft pick who has accomplished nothing in the NFL makes more than a proven starter, the rookie scale is the answer: He shouldn’t. A high draft pick should have to prove himself before he makes megabucks.

More good will come out of this lockout. The collective-bargaining agreement is expected to last 10 years. Ten years of peace. Ten years without the hourly torture of watching ESPN attempt to update stalled negotiations. I think I might cry.

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/morrissey/6565697-417/lets-get-this-nfl-lockout-over-with.html

[KamaAina]

1. Best. Line. Ever.

Years from now, people will remember what they were doing when the United States played Japan in the 2011 Women’s World Cup final: celebrating the imminent end of the NFL lockout.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I still feel like shit, tough. :cry:

[hty7645]

5. +1

[Auggie]

2. I'm not seeing much press on the retirees' issue

[Sportsguy]

4. And Those Would Be The Guys Who Paved The Way For The NFL

today, which includes all the financial benefits that go with it. Many of these retired players need some relief, better healthcare, etc. But don't we all I guess.

[Sportsguy]

3. God, I Hope This Deal Gets Done Soon

I'm suffering here. NFL Network is a joke, grasping at straws for some football news. Damn, bring on some NFL football!!!!

[Iggo]

6. Crap!

Now I gotta set up the company fantasy football league!

I was hoping I'd get a year off.