NFL News: There Is Reason For Optimism On The Labor Front

The NFL's most prominent owners and Commissioner Roger Goodell have had several meetings recently with the players association representatives. These talks were not mandated by the courts. Both sides agreed to hold these talks (the fact that they are agreeing to anything is excellent news).

According to several sources close to the talks the expectation is that the two sides have reached a framework for a deal. This now must be fine tuned and given the "once over" by the Lawyers. However, the rumor is that an announcement that the lockout has ended could come as soon as July 1st.

While I am not yet ready to say with certainty this will happen----you just never know when it comes to money, I am very optimistic. If they get the deal done by July 1st there is no reason to believe that training camp, and more importantly the regular season, will start on time.

Keep your fingers crossed....

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