Official CBA Thread

[TheMatrix31]

Or they could be like the Texans against Arizona and have first and goal at the one and not be able to punch it in, or against the Jaguars and call a HB pass on first and goal, and fail that way.

But yeah, I hope it gets done soon.

[Brandwin]

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I'm tired of people using football terms to describe how close we are to a CBA deal.

[RGiles36]

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Just want this ordeal to be over...

I'm had it with all of the conflicting reports. I know that comes standard with negotiations but damn. What has pissed me off a bit the last few months is how the reporters would put something out there creating optimism, then subsequently kill that optimism and point the finger at fans for being inpatient and naive. The reporters are doing the best they can, but take some responsibility for what you tell fans knowing damn well we are on the edge of our seat.

Let them tell it, and they'll say that they always pointed to July 15 (today) as the big day. Nah, you told us the big day was in March before the previous deal expired. Then the big day was in May, then June, and now July.

I understand it's a fluid process -- just tiring I guess.

[Marino]

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I'm tired of people using football terms to describe how close we are to a CBA deal.

I think they should punt, no one would see it coming.

[TheMatrix31]

Actually kinda find it easy going. It hasn't been too bad or overkilled. And the best part is that once its done, everythings gonna be ridiculously quick. I mean ****, were only seven or eight weeks away front Week 1! How exciting.

[Aggies7]

Actually kinda find it easy going. It hasn't been too bad or overkilled. And the best part is that once its done, everythings gonna be ridiculously quick. I mean ****, were only seven or eight weeks away front Week 1! How exciting.

I agree it is found to be nice to see everything move along quickly cause usually off season and free agency signings just trickle in. Now it will all be quick. Can't wait.

[da ThRONe]

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This is not good. The product this year will be sub-par because of this lockout.

[mestevo]

This is not good. The product this year will be sub-par because of this lockout.

Doubt it, but some fans will surely use that as an excuse for why their team does poorly I'm sure.

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[N51_rob]

Doubt it, but some fans will surely use that as an excuse for why their team does poorly I'm sure.

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I think that it depends. Rookie QB: team will struggle. Lots of roster turnover: Team will struggle. Change in HC or coordinators team will struggle. I predict many rookies will have below average seasons. Many wont get playbooks until this thing is over, terminology, techniques, coaching it will all be rushed.

Will it be as bad as the "experts" think? No I don't think so, but I could see some teams looking really bad early on. Probably sloppy looking football till week 6.

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[Aggies7]

In training on iPhone and ESPN keeps locking up and big updates today. I was hoping for them to approve and sign today but I know that's a long shot.

[Buckeyes_Doc]

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This is not good. The product this year will be sub-par because of this lockout.

The first month or so I think we will see some sloppy football, but after that I think it will be on par.

[N51_rob]

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Interesting if true. Basically D. Smith got some "lock-out insurance" that would've given each player about 200,000 if there was no football in the upcoming season. The article make it seem like once the owners found this out it helped to spur talks. Might explain all his rhetoric the past few months.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/jim_trotter/07/15/secret-lockout-fund/index.html?sct=hp_t2_a3&eref=sihp

[TheMatrix31]

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The product will be fine.

[elicoleman]

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The product will be fine.

Yup, the players have been working their asses off like they normally would during this time.

[ZM Punk]

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I don't care if its sloppy or not for the first couple of weeks. Sloppy football is better than no football.