Commissioner Roger Goodell won’t rule out lockout at state of the NFL address
Dallas, TX, United States (AHN Sports) – Commissioner Roger Goodell wouldn’t rule out the possibility of a looming lockout following the expiration of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement when speaking at the annual pre-Super Bowl state of the NFL address Friday.
But Goodell contends there are no serious “dealbreakers” and remains optimistic the two sides can come to an agreement and avoid a lockout of the 2011 season.
“We need to have intensive, round-the-clock negotiations, address the issues and find solutions,” Goodell said. “If we’re committed to doing that, I think we can be successful. I can assure that I have that sense of urgency and I think both sides do. There are no dealbreakers. There are many different ways (to) address the issues we have.”
NFL Player’s Association chief DeMaurice Smith, speaking to reporters Thursday painted a much more grim picture of the negotiations.
“It would be an understatement to say there’s a disagreement,” Smith said at the NFLPA’s annual press briefing. “Look at the share of all revenue that has gone to the players since 2006. It’s gone down. The business of football is probably the best business economic model in the country. This game generated $9 billion in the second worst economy in our history.”
Smith contends the owners push for an 18-game regular season can de the “dealbreaker” Goodell claims to not exist. Still, Goodell has shown he understands his role to facilitate the discussions, which could make or break the negotiations.
“In negotiations, there is give and take,” Goodell continued. “That’s how you get an agreement that makes the game better. The status quo is not acceptable. We have to address these issues going forward. This isn’t about the next three months. It’s about the next 10 years. This is about getting an agreement in place that will ensure the success of our games going forward. “
Though Smith referred to March 4 as a hard deadline, Goodell fell short of calling it a deadline, but said it was a “very important date.”
“Our window of opportunity is in the next few weeks to get an agreement that works for everybody,” Goodell said. “I’m sure a lot of steps will be taken.”
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