Players Win NFL Lockout: 18-Game Schedule Unlikely
The players look to have won in regard to the NFL lockout with the current proposal stipulating an 18-game schedule is not mandated.
Originally NFL players sought 50 percent of all revenue. The owners wanted them to have 38.9 percent. Instead it appears the players will be getting 48 percent, which is more than a compromised based on what the owners were demanding.
The playing field is leveled out even further when one considers that a 16-game schedule is expected to remain in place. Players were protesting the proposal for an 18-game schedule. The additional two week schedule may still be part of negotiations, however.
It is looking more and more like the 2011 NFL season will get underway on time with the only sticking point being among owners of smaller markets concern over revenue inequality.
Meetings between the owners ended Tuesday after it was widely reported they would extend into Wednesday. Most are viewing this as a positive sign.
Odds to win the 2012 Super Bowl were currently available at BetUS.com.
Green Bay Packers +650
New England Patriots +700
Pittsburgh Steelers +1000
San Diego Chargers +1200
Philadelphia Eagles +1400
Atlanta Falcons +1400
Baltimore Ravens +1400
New Orleans Saints +1500
Indianapolis Colts +1500
Dallas Cowboys +1500
New York Jets +1500
New York Giants +1600
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