HapHaszard Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 http://www.footballnewsnow.com/2011/breakthrough-at-fifth-day-of-nfl-labor-negotiations/ The NFL and NFLPA could be moving closer to reaching a new collective bargaining agreement that could prevent the long anticipated lockout. The two sides reportedly had a “big day” of progress with negotiations on Tuesday according to PFT’s Mike Florio. While details of the exact nature of the progress are sketchy, it is believed there was a breakthrough of sorts. Both the league and the union agreed to a media blackout during the seven-day negotiating session, which enters its sixth day on Wednesday. Because of the breakthrough, the NFLPA canceled a scheduled Thursday meeting with a select group of agents in Indianapolis according to multiple reports. This could be a sign there is hope yet. click on the link to continue reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Fried Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I can't wait for FA. Let's hope it gets done soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
authentic Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Two words to describe how i feel about this.... OH YEAH!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HapHaszard Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 Wonder who blinked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKM311 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 According to the NFLPA....This is all speculation as nothing has been said. That was the latest article on PFT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeefJerky Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Man, I hope this gets done by free agency. This is a MAJOR offseason for the Skins. Hopefully we can aquire some extra picks for the draft, and be aggresive ( But smart ) in free agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
styx491 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Isn't it kinda contradictory that there's a media blackout yet things are being reported? I'll wait until official news, and until it's actually DONE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOSS89 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I won't comment until there actually is an agreement. But if they get one done, should be a fun time 'round here (as it always is this time of year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoRUSupposed2Be Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Not to mention, isn't Mike Florio that cat we all love to hate?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumplestilskin Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 BoooYAAAA. I bet the league and owners are backing off the 18 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOSS89 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 NFL owners to mediator "We want the players to play 18 games, and we want more money. Just cause. We're already billionares, but why not make more money?" Mediator "......that's....not gonna work." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xameil Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 NFL owners to mediator "We want the players to play 18 games, and we want more money. Just cause. We're already billionares, but why not make more money?" Mediator "......that's....not gonna work." I was going to bet it was more of.. Mediator to players "....you want more millions to play a game, you need to play more games..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I call bs on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
authentic Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 MarkMaske League is saying the coaches and GMs meet annually at the combine, so Thursday's planned meeting isn't unusual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zCommander Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I call bs on this I am just going to call it a non-story until the fat lady has sung. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKM311 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 MarkMaske League is saying the coaches and GMs meet annually at the combine, so Thursday's planned meeting isn't unusual. The article is talking about the NFLPA meeting with agents. Not the NFL with GMs and coaches. That is still scheduled as planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsWarrior81 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I hope they can get something done soon... it would really suck to have a year without football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumplestilskin Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I hope they can get something done soon... it would really suck to have a year without football. I wonder how many wives, neglected children and out of shape dogs would rejoice if there were no season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I wonder how many wives, neglected children and out of shape dogs would rejoice if there were no season. They wouldn't know what to do with us all day on Sunday if they got us. They've learned to live their lives! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rook Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I was going to bet it was more of.. Mediator to players "....you want more millions to play a game, you need to play more games..." Uh ... yeah ... um ... I'm going need you to come in this weekend. :helmet: The Rook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brotherz Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Florio is such a joke. I wouldn't believe a word this dude says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsCrushCowboys Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 They wouldn't know what to do with us all day on Sunday if they got us. They've learned to live their lives! divorce rate would skyrocket..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englands Team Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Im probably just a dim Englishman. I dont see what the owners have to gain with a lockout. surely the best way forward is to put a reasonable offer on the table and impose it, force the players to strike. If you pitch it right they won't strike is will not be worthwhile. It will need to be a poor offer to cause a strike. Many players are on good contracts, they can afford to strike but its pointless. The players who are much less well paid make up the majority of the players in the league are unlikely to want to strike unless some ridiculous offer comes in. I think the league will push for a 2 game pre season, a 17 game regular season with 8 home, 8 away games and an an the road fixture to new markets. London, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Tripoli etc. The schedule can be over 18 weeks and that would mean the pre season and regular season would take the exact same amount of time. The bye week would come after the on the road game. Come on lets get this done and have the Redskins playing at old Trafford or Anfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kindred Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Hmm...it might be kinda cool to see another repeat of the Replacements if there was another lockout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINSFAN87 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Any news that's reported is just pure speculation because of the media blackout, so until there's officially a deal in place, I wouldn't read into anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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