Court Cancels Mediation, Settlement Negotiations Continue

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Don't hold your breath but...
Report: Deal could be in place in two weeks - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

I'm cautiously optimistic.

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[Ruhskins]

I really hope we can begin to see light at the end of the tunnel. Hopefully if a deal gets done, teams can start the July training camps on time.

Owners told to prepare for long meeting next week | National Football Post

[WestCoastSkinsFan]

Looks like they're not waiting for next week

NFL lockout: League, players meeting once again, sources say - ESPN

[hooskins]

OMG if this happens I will soil my pants. Already getting some movement thinking about it!!!

[SmootSmack]

Now it's getting to crunch time for both sides. Up until now, only really mattered to fans

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Now it's getting to crunch time for both sides. Up until now, only really mattered to fans

Why is now crunch time?

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Why is now crunch time?

because in order to get "normal" FA, rookies signed, Training camp and a full schedule, something needs to happen. Add in pending court rulings from both Doty and the 8th District, both sides have a lot riding on getting a deal on soon.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

because in order to get "normal" FA, rookies signed, Training camp and a full schedule, something needs to happen. Add in pending court rulings from both Doty and the 8th District, both sides have a lot riding on getting a deal on soon.

I get the signing and free agent stuff I have not kept up on what the courts have ruled. Can that be explained in a sentence or two? If not I guess i'll do some reading next time I'm sitting on hold.

[SmootSmack]

I would not be surprised to see a deal in the next 48 hours. But that's largely based on speculation

When it happens, we'll start a new thread

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I would not be surprised to see a deal in the next 48 hours. But that's largely based on speculation

When it happens, we'll start a new thread

I personally CAN'T WAIT!

Will free agency start pretty much immediately? The flood of activity is going to be so awesome once the new deal is inked.

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I would not be surprised to see a deal in the next 48 hours. But that's largely based on speculation

When it happens, we'll start a new thread

As much as I'd LOVE that, I think two more weeks is the timeframe only because the owners meetings on June 21-22 will be where the deal will live or die. I think they can come to a framework agreement this week but won't actually do anything until next week because of leaks and lawyers.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

As much as I'd LOVE that, I think two more weeks is the timeframe only because the owners meetings on June 21-22 will be where the deal will live or die. I think they can come to a framework agreement this week but won't actually do anything until next week because of leaks and lawyers.

Good call.

But if there is an agreement in a week or two, after the owner's meetings, that will be fine.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

As much as I'd LOVE that, I think two more weeks is the timeframe only because the owners meetings on June 21-22 will be where the deal will live or die. I think they can come to a framework agreement this week but won't actually do anything until next week because of leaks and lawyers.

I should have specified that I don't think any finalized deal would be announced within the next 48 hours, but that the basic framework of a deal would be agreed upon.

Who knows for sure though

[SmootSmack]

I don't know how it will all play out. Or even if there actually will be a deal this week.

[mredskins]

I was starting to enjoy the lockout. Damn.