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Things are indeed looking grim and we're discussing alternatives as well. I think the rookie salary cap could end up being a bigger issue than it is currently being portrayed in comparison to the more obvious ones.
I think the squabbles between the owners might be more of a road block to a 2011 season than any they have with the players.
My concern is that each side has a new leader and each of those leaders is going to want to win this when compromise is the route that's needed.
Very good read. Thanks for posting this.
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I disagree. Its always darkest before the dawn. People have a way of finding a compromise when the clock is winding down. Right now there's so much time to get things done in the minds of both parties. A deal will be struck around March (if they want to save face before a draft) or July (Training Camp) of next year. The 18 game schedule is a forgone conclusion. Thats the key to a compromise for both sides. Owners want more game revenue. Players want more money and will use the leverage of taking on added risk of injury to get larger rosters, less mandatory mini-camps and higher minimum salary for veterans. Owners will scale back the 60% to a more "fair" number but overall more individuals will make out with more dollars. First round rookies lose out but no one cares about them it seems. Overall, common sense will prevail. The owners and the players will realize they stand to lose way more than they will gain by a lockout/strike.
Great post siggy. Thanks
