We could be getting very close to a deal...

[firstdayfan]

Just tweeted by albert breer:

Filed to NFL Network: Outside of some ancillary details, the economics of a deal between the players and owners are done

Not sure what this means but breer said it's a big deal and that there are only a few more "hoops" to jump thru before this thing is done.

Also said that everyone must agree to it but some mau not like it.

[Liminy]

Also said that everyone must agree to it but some may not like it.

This is how you know it's good.

[carpanfan96]

Means a deal is done, all that's left is legal jargon and paperwork.

All that's left is the Lawyers have to finish up the Paperwork and then the two sides have to agree to the deal.

So this weekend, the Lawsuit will get dropped. The NFLPA will reform, the players accept the deal this weekend. Then next weeks owners meeting, the owners accept the deal.

Team exclusive signing period starts on the 24th, FA itself starts on the 28th and ends on either July 31st or August 1st.

Edit: appears that not all of the money issues have been dealt with, but I'd expect a deal to be done today then the above will start to happen.

[carpanfan96]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820caaf6/article/players-owners-reach-agreement-on-economics-of-deal

According to an involved source, the remaining issues between the owners and players are being dealt with collectively. The process isn't linear, and the parties aren't simply checking items off a list, with each issue affecting others.

Primary among the unresolved problems are the Legacy Fund (retirees benefits), player safety, worker's compensation and injury guarantees, and also litigation entanglements that must be taken care of.

The parties must work on language to settle the Brady antitrust suit and any plaintiff damages, as well as address the looming decision by Judge David Doty in the television rights fee case. And no deal can be complete until the owners and players address the issue of whether now, and how, the NFL Players Association re-constitutes as a labor union.

But the major tenets of the deal are in place, and whether it's completed this weekend or next week, there's a prevailing sense for both parties that they finally are nearing an agreement.

[firstdayfan]

The next couple weeks are going to be awesome!!! Deal gets finalized next week, Free agency after that...then training camp!!! It's going to be fast and furious which should make up for the last 2 months.

[Liminy]

Why yes Bocephus, I am ready for some football.

[LiQuiD]

[ECUPantherFan]

Videos of Cam Newton practicing with the team in an official practice in 3....2....1.....

...crap, didn't happen.

[Vampire the buffet slayer]

The next couple weeks are going to be awesome!!! Deal gets finalized next week, Free agency after that...then training camp!!! It's going to be fast and furious which should make up for the last 2 months.

[Mother Grabber]

Or it could be a gigantic smokescreen to divert our attention away from the new product that the owners have been planning: underwater football, riding on sharks!

[Mr ocho nueve]

Same story, different day. Just wake me up when football is back please.

[firstdayfan]

Well you probably have maybe a week left to "sleep"...just hit the snooze and keep snoring away.

[Kyle82]

Gettin' pretty tired of 'almost done' and 'getting close'......just get the sheet done already....fruk....it's time for training camp already!!!!

[Montsta]

Or it could be a gigantic smokescreen to divert our attention away from the new product that the owners have been planning: underwater football, riding on sharks!

Will the sharks have laser beams on their heads?