DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Jul 9, 2011 11:04pm
wildcats20;824983 wrote:At least Joe Flacco is spending the lockout doing all the right things...
that is an extremely gay picture
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Jul 10, 2011 11:39am
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.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jul 10, 2011 12:51pm
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.
coyotes22
Posts: 11,298
Jul 10, 2011 3:50pm
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?
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Jul 10, 2011 3:54pm
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.
coyotes22
Posts: 11,298
Jul 10, 2011 4:09pm
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
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Jul 11, 2011 11:26am
Ha leave Flacco alone.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jul 13, 2011 12:59pm
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jul 13, 2011 1:35pm
How many of these "we are very close" articles are we going to see? Just get the fucking deal done.
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Sonofanump
Jul 13, 2011 3:30pm
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.
Hopefully that is a good sign.
dazedconfused
Posts: 2,662
Jul 13, 2011 4:04pm
obama should declare a national holiday whenever they get this thing signed. i know i, for one, will getting drunk
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Jul 14, 2011 8:40pm
Apparently the owner gave in on the rookie wage scale today. If everything goes smoothly, COULD be done early next week.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jul 14, 2011 8:43pm
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?
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jul 15, 2011 5:26am
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.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Jul 15, 2011 7:56am
Good. Get this thing over with and get back to work.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Jul 15, 2011 9:40am
killer_ewok;830715 wrote:Good. Get this thing over with and get back to work.
This. Definitely need football.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jul 15, 2011 2:44pm
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/
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/
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Jul 15, 2011 2:48pm
killer_ewok;830715 wrote:Good. Get this thing over with and get back to work.
pretty much sums it up
dazedconfused
Posts: 2,662
Jul 15, 2011 3:02pm
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
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Sonofanump
Jul 15, 2011 3:03pm
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.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jul 15, 2011 3:08pm
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.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jul 15, 2011 4:05pm
What's this right to refusal on some 2011 free agents?? Anyone know?
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jul 15, 2011 4:08pm
NFL live just explained it.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Jul 15, 2011 4:15pm
When free agency opens... It's gonna be like Christmas!!! Gonna be wild!!
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Jul 15, 2011 4:26pm
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?