Details of the new CBA...48% to players no $1B off the top

[The Saltman]

mehh if we consistently won it would be a different story. We have never had back to back winning seasons. and in all honesty I like having 1pm games, I hate waiting to see us play.

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

I need to stop opening threads that deal with the new CBA, they just make me feel stupid.

Okay NFL, let's get this season on its way already.

[jtm]

48% without the 1 billion off the top is essentially the same deal for the players in 2011 as was in previous years. However, as revenues continue to escalate, the players will be getting much less than they would have under the old CBA.

This deal might just save the NFL.

Maybe, but 48% in a business that is experiencing tremendous growth is a good deal for the players.

[Urrymonster]

48% without the 1 billion off the top is essentially the same deal for the players in 2011 as was in previous years. However, as revenues continue to escalate, the players will be getting much less than they would have under the old CBA.

This deal might just save the NFL.

Revenues won't continue to escalate, they have seen an unprecedented boon these last few years and its not going to be far off saturation.

[pantherfan49]

Revenues won't continue to escalate, they have seen an unprecedented boon these last few years and its not going to be far off saturation.

That's the bet that the players are making whereas the owners are hoping for continued growth. With their expansion into Mexico, the UK (or wherever the hell they have been playing), the owners are probably banking on another big TV deal.

[Urrymonster]

That's the bet that the players are making whereas the owners are hoping for continued growth. With their expansion into Mexico, the UK (or wherever the hell they have been playing), the owners are probably banking on another big TV deal.

I would say it's the other way round. The reason the owners want to give up less, is simple because they aren't sure they can sustain the continually increasing revenue, however expenses will continue to increase.

The players think that revenue will steadily increase as it has and thus think the owners can afford to give them more.

[pantherfan49]

I would say it's the other way round. The reason the owners want to give up less, is simple because they aren't sure they can sustain the continually increasing revenue, however expenses will continue to increase.

The players think that revenue will steadily increase as it has and thus think the owners can afford to give them more.

they are all fugging rich

[The Saltman]

The biggest thing about the whole deal is how much the owners have to spend. The salary floor is hardly a salary floor. That's going to be the biggest difference in this new deal. That and the Rookie cap.

[Urrymonster]

The biggest thing about the whole deal is how much the owners have to spend. The salary floor is hardly a salary floor. That's going to be the biggest difference in this new deal. That and the Rookie cap.

From my limited perspective, this is still very much a deal in the players favour. Can't imagine these are the terms that are finally agreed to.

[Ivan The Awesome]

So Cam can't haz big $$?

[Razzy]

48% without the 1 billion off the top is essentially the same deal for the players in 2011 as was in previous years. However, as revenues continue to escalate, the players will be getting much less than they would have under the old CBA.

This deal might just save the NFL.

Yes, but the compromise seems to be that additional funds will be spent either on current or retired players and the extended health benefits for retired players.

Just get it done.

[vorbis]

the owners will still be getting $1B off the top if i am understanding correctly. they will just not be getting the extra second $1B off the top they originally wanted.

[Squirrel]

Really dont see who would pick up the Thursday dates. ESPN wont touch it they spent to much money to show the College football that night. FOX I doubt they would want to give up Thursday night but they might. CBS wont that only leaves NBC.

[panthers55]

So Cam can't haz big $$?

Sure he will if he delivers during his rookie contract. Instead of being handed money for nothing, he will be playing for a huge payday a few years down the road.It assures he puts in the work and doesn't become another Jamarcus Russell. It is a good thing all the way around. Besides getting 20-30 million for a few years work is big money.