As the collective bargaining agreement between the National Football League Player's Association(NFLPA) and the owners of the football teams come to an end on March 3rd, the potential of a lockout for the 2011 season becomes less of a doomsday scenario and more of a reality. Fortunately, the NFLPA and the owners have agreed to meet everyday next week to see if they can get a new deal done before the deadline.
Now for those of you who have not been following this potential crisis, let me fill you in on the whole thing. The owners want an 18 game season instead of a 16 game season, a salary cap for the rookies, and increase in drug testing. The players union want increased healthcare because more injuries are possible in an 18 game season. In my opinion, 16 games is just the right amount in a normal season. It also forces the players to give up something for each of the scenarios.
I hope to God that a deal gets done ASAP. With no football next year, I might cry.
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