In one of the most optimistic interviews we’ve heard since the lockout began, ESPN’s John Clayton, speaking on ESPN 980 today, said he was “98 or 99 percent†sure that a tentative deal between the NFL and the NFLPA would be done this week. “We’re in really good shape,†Clayton said. “We’re down to one main issue, which tis on the rookie (wage scale). I don’t think, in the end, they’ll blow the entire season worrying about the fifth year of a rookie contract. The economical issues seem to be in very good shape. They’ve got most of the other stuff done.†By saying “most of the other stuff†is done, Clayton is claiming that the owners and the players have figured out how to split the $9 billion in revenue. If that’s true, then obviously that’s huge because that was the biggest sticking point between the two sides. According to Clayton, the two sides won’t get together until Wednesday night or Thursday of this week, but that’s because apparently they don’t have too much more to talk about. “The way things went last week, even though there was some bumpiness and some major disagreements, I think Friday is when they’ll get a deal done,†Clayton said. Source: CBS Sports
Guys at my work have been saying this last week. I would love to see it happen but I don't think it will
We're nearing the point where pre-season games will start to be lost. Hall of fame game is in 4 weeks. Should be big motivation for both sides to get it done. If you start losing games, that $9 billion pot starts getting smaller.
Lol. I think everyone's tired of "it could be done this week" stuff. that's what these "sources" keep saying, and getting our hopes up..only for them to be dashed. eventually they will be right. They should leak something..when it's legit. Not give us false hope!
