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Jul 9, 2011 11:04 PM
wildcats20;824983 wrote:At least Joe Flacco is spending the lockout doing all the right things...


that is an extremely gay picture
Jul 9, 2011 11:04pm
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Jul 10, 2011 11:39 AM
So ESPN said that the judge scheduled the next mediation with him for July 19th, which if it is not completed by then, the self imposed timeline for a full preseason would be in danger.
Jul 10, 2011 11:39am
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Jul 10, 2011 12:51 PM
iclfan2;826123 wrote:So ESPN said that the judge scheduled the next mediation with him for July 19th, which if it is not completed by then, the self imposed timeline for a full preseason would be in danger.

I was surprised when I saw this. I still think they try to get something hammered out by 7/15. I've heard there's just one sticking point before the deal is done.
Jul 10, 2011 12:51pm
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Jul 10, 2011 3:50 PM
iclfan2;826123 wrote:So ESPN said that the judge scheduled the next mediation with him for July 19th, which if it is not completed by then, the self imposed timeline for a full preseason would be in danger.

Which would put the HoF game in jeopardy? Right?
Jul 10, 2011 3:50pm
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Jul 10, 2011 3:54 PM
coyotes22;826416 wrote:Which would put the HoF game in jeopardy? Right?

Right. I believe ESPN said that the Bears and Rams need to be in camp by the 25th to be able to be ready fr the HOF game.
Jul 10, 2011 3:54pm
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Jul 10, 2011 4:09 PM
iclfan2;826419 wrote:Right. I believe ESPN said that the Bears and Rams need to be in camp by the 25th to be able to be ready fr the HOF game.

Thanks
Jul 10, 2011 4:09pm
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Jul 11, 2011 11:26 AM
Ha leave Flacco alone.
Jul 11, 2011 11:26am
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Jul 13, 2011 3:30 PM
I have been informed that they are close enough for making travel arrangements for ALL of the preseason games.

Hopefully that is a good sign.
Jul 13, 2011 3:30pm
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Jul 13, 2011 4:04 PM
obama should declare a national holiday whenever they get this thing signed. i know i, for one, will getting drunk
Jul 13, 2011 4:04pm
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Jul 14, 2011 8:40 PM
Apparently the owner gave in on the rookie wage scale today. If everything goes smoothly, COULD be done early next week.
Jul 14, 2011 8:40pm
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Jul 14, 2011 8:43 PM
dazedconfused;829229 wrote:obama should declare a national holiday whenever they get this thing signed. i know i, for one, will getting drunk

Did Obama make it a national holiday mid post?:D
Jul 14, 2011 8:43pm
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Jul 15, 2011 5:26 AM
iclfan2;830458 wrote:Apparently the owner gave in on the rookie wage scale today. If everything goes smoothly, COULD be done early next week.

They also set a salary cap & floor. Should be good news for Browns fans because if the numbers I'm seeing are correct, the Browns have a shitload of spending to do just to meet the floor.
Jul 15, 2011 5:26am
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Jul 15, 2011 7:56 AM
Good. Get this thing over with and get back to work.
Jul 15, 2011 7:56am
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Jul 15, 2011 9:40 AM
killer_ewok;830715 wrote:Good. Get this thing over with and get back to work.

This. Definitely need football.
Jul 15, 2011 9:40am
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Jul 15, 2011 2:44 PM
From PFT...

The ultimate outcome of the rookie wage scale represents a major victory for the league, with the total pay of the top 10 picks dropping by anywhere from 40 to 55 percent. The money will now be shifted to veterans and retired players.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/15/rookie-wage-scale-details-demonstrate-that-owners-lost-battle-won-war/
Jul 15, 2011 2:44pm
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Jul 15, 2011 2:48 PM
killer_ewok;830715 wrote:Good. Get this thing over with and get back to work.

pretty much sums it up
Jul 15, 2011 2:48pm
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Jul 15, 2011 3:02 PM
BR1986FB;831087 wrote:From PFT...

The ultimate outcome of the rookie wage scale represents a major victory for the league, with the total pay of the top 10 picks dropping by anywhere from 40 to 55 percent. The money will now be shifted to veterans and retired players.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/15/rookie-wage-scale-details-demonstrate-that-owners-lost-battle-won-war/

as it should be
Jul 15, 2011 3:02pm
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Jul 15, 2011 3:03 PM
BR1986FB;831087 wrote:The ultimate outcome of the rookie wage scale represents a major victory for the league, with the total pay of the top 10 picks dropping by anywhere from 40 to 55 percent. The money will now be shifted to veterans and retired players.

I never understood why this was a contention, it makes sense for all involved (except if you are drafted in the top 10 based off of potential) that they pay the vets and make the rookies earn salary like every other sport does.
Jul 15, 2011 3:03pm
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Jul 15, 2011 3:08 PM
dazedconfused;831101 wrote:as it should be

Agreed. My heart aches for old Cam Newton and the boys. Never should have been a situation where proven vets were making less than rookies who had never played a down.
Jul 15, 2011 3:08pm
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Jul 15, 2011 4:05 PM
What's this right to refusal on some 2011 free agents?? Anyone know?
Jul 15, 2011 4:05pm
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Jul 15, 2011 4:08 PM
NFL live just explained it.
Jul 15, 2011 4:08pm
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Jul 15, 2011 4:15 PM
When free agency opens... It's gonna be like Christmas!!! Gonna be wild!!
Jul 15, 2011 4:15pm
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Jul 15, 2011 4:26 PM
Midstate01;831161 wrote:When free agency opens... It's gonna be like Christmas!!! Gonna be wild!!

Yup. Can't wait until this stupid thing is over with. I just read an article that said the Right of First Refusal isn't THAT big of an issue to the owners. Hopefully a deal is struck early next week. Anyone know how far behind the normal schedule they are at this point if at all?
Jul 15, 2011 4:26pm