Twitter: cba updates for friday

[cowboyjoe]

AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
Our update running on Total Access now, with comments from De Smith.

mortreportChris Mortensen
RT @footballfanbuc1: @mortreport so will we miss the hall of fame game >> If it's done on July 21, Bears & Rams open camp July 22/23

13 minutes ago
mortreportChris Mortensen
NFLPA Exec Dir DeMaurice Smith will have a few conference calls with players, reps throughout weekend. Players have to approve, too.

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mortreportChris Mortensen
The key is to resolve remaining 5 or 6 issues, then finish writing agreement, probably right up until next Thursday for league mtgs for vote

15 minutes ago

mortreportChris Mortensen
Players & owners most likely negotiate through today, then probably leave lawyers to do important work during weekend


mortreportChris Mortensen
RT @rcp31: @mortreport hey mort, in your opinion is the agreement close? Will we have football soon? > yes, but feels more like 3 or 4 days

17 minutes agoFavoriteRetweetReply

mortreportChris Mortensen
Healthy & Safety - reducing training camp & practice contact, limiting padded practices - is a big item for players today as talks resume.

AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
Jeff Saturday, Pete Kendall and Ira Fishman from the players side just arrived.

[cowboyjoe]

realfreemancbsmike freeman
In a press release, NFL Alumni association, backed by the owners, uses John Mackey death to criticize the NFLPA over health concerns.

AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
One thing I didn't include on TA, re: voting ... There's acknowledgement that the agreement will be one that some on each side won't like.

[jterrell]

Originally Posted by cowboyjoe

mortreportChris Mortensen
Healthy & Safety - reducing training camp & practice contact, limiting padded practices - is a big item for players today as talks resume.

Hurry up and hire Wade Phillips?!?!

[cowboyjoe]

adbrandtAndrew Brandt
Sense of urgency has arrived in the NFL. An analysis: http://bit.ly/nvSAlx

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dkaplanSBJdaniel kaplan
by CowboysNation1
Also, look 4 rev sharing to be key issue now for NFL. While cap falls from 2009 to 2011, floor actually rises. sbjsbd.biz/nFDO4k

24 minutes ago

dkaplanSBJdaniel kaplan
by CowboysNation1
Deal would pay players btwn 46.5% and 48% of revs, depending on given yr's rev size; there wld be some stadium credits sbjsbd.biz/nFDO4k

[big dog cowboy]

Originally Posted by cowboyjoe

AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
One thing I didn't include on TA, re: voting ... There's acknowledgement that the agreement will be one that some on each side won't like.

I kind of figured that is completely expected goes without saying.

[cowboyjoe]

AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
But getting the finances to the right place is, of course, a pretty big deal. It seems they've done that.

AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
There are still plenty of other hoops for the sides to jump through, and important issues like the Legacy Fund, player safety left to cover.

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mortreportChris Mortensen
RT @montrealraider: @mortreport @AdamSchefter @SI_PeterKing any news on supplemental draft? >> Nothing set yet. Shortly after deal, I'd say


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

[cowboyjoe]

economics of a new deal between players and owners is done, but afew issues still to do

[cowboyjoe]

NFLDraftBibleNFL Draft Bible
Albert Breer of NFL reports "economics of a new labor agreement are done, still other hoops to jump thru." Vote could take place July 21st.

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darrenrovelldarren rovell

by JoshBDraft
1st rd picks will have $ decreased 40-50% from last year (via @AdamSchefter). Andrew Luck should change his last name.

24 minutes ago

ProFootballWklyPro Football Weekly
by JoshBDraft
RT @AdamSchefter: 1st rd picks now will sign 4-yr deals, with options for a 5th, that will decrease their $ 40-50% from last yr.

23 minutes ago
Greg_A_BedardGreg A. Bedard
Lol. Ok, THOSE lawyers RT @LegalStraus: Sigh, lawyers.”>>HEY Watch it

23 minutes ago

nflnetworkNFL Network
For more on the latest CBA news click here: http://bit.ly/pFGx5C And be sure to follow @AlbertBreer for real-time updates!

26 minutes ago

Greg_A_BedardGreg A. Bedard
The Doty judicial oversight issue is still in play and will generate some serious discussion. Sigh, lawyers.

26 minutes ago

AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
For those wondering on the revenue split, the macro issue in all this, it will land initially between 47 and 48 percent.

AdamSchefterAdam Schefter
First-round picks now will sign 4-yr deals, with options for a 5th-, that will decrease their money 40-50% from last yr. Vets get $ instead.

[cowboyjoe]

JasonLaCanforaJason La Canfora
Talks scheduled to go thru the day in NYC, then very likely face-to-face talks between the full negotiating teams pick back up next week...

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JasonRomanoJason Romano
Anyone read the book "When God Winks?" --- thoughts??

14 minutes ago
realfreemancbsmike freeman
Remember when I said players made threat that sped up talks? Jim Trotter got details. I blog about it here: http://bit.ly/o7MNqn

14 minutes ago
mortreportChris Mortensen
The lockout fund was one reason why I've said players would not fold, even though preference always was to make deal & more money, of course

18 minutes ago

Greg_A_BedardGreg A. Bedard
De Smith has been able to minimize Jeff Kessler to this point -- earning much NFL respect -- but will it continue on Doty point?

18 minutes ago
adbrandtAndrew Brandt
Key to rookie compromise is Players taking less in first four years for more upside in 5th yr, better platform to negotiate next deal.

18 minutes ago
mortreportChris Mortensen
As usual, @SI_JimTrotter right on the mark with a story re: NFLPA having an ample lockout fund: http://bit.ly/ojRvru

19 minutes ago
CBSSportsNFLEye on Football
Report: Economics of a new CBA are "done" (cautious exclamation point time!!!!!!) http://bit.ly/nLkcP7

22 minutes ago

[cowboyjoe]

Note, its lunch time and I have some inspection stickers to do cowboysfans, be back later:

mortreportChris Mortensen
NFLPA president Kevin Mawae has joined the party. He's a retired player.

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AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
Real good reporting here ... RT @SI_JimTrotter: Players' secret fund could have sparked NFL lockout talks http://fb.me/10hCFEqBj

TheRedzoneorgThe Redzone
Secret players lockout fund could have sparked talks http://bit.ly/qTTifk#NFL #NFLPA

9 minutes ago
mortreportChris Morensen
RT @fb_gal: @mortreport @kelitos_way They're not just employees, they're also the product. >> Yes. NFL needs players & players need NFL

JasonLaCanforaJason La Canfor
Resolve matters of discipline for off-field issues, language in the drug policy, worker's comp/injury guarantees. Hence lawyer heavy lifting

11 minutes agoFavoriteRetweetReply

Greg_A_BedardGreg A. Bedard
As @AlbertBreer reported, economics essentially done, football talks slower than expected, judicial oversight looming

12 minutes ago

JasonLaCanforaJason La Canfora
Still need to resolve any damages stemming from the Brady case, whether or not/how the NFLPA would re-form as a union, issues of how to...

[cowboyjoe]

JoshBDraftJosh Buchanan
After some folks targeting July 8th before I'm told by league sources the lockout WILL BE over next week. We won't miss a game!

[cowboyjoe]

Greg_A_BedardGreg A. Bedard
So happy @LATimesfarmer is hearing NFL offseason workouts wouldn't start until May 1. March, April just dumb...for players & hacks

[cowboyjoe]

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JUST IN: According to some reports, the Cowboys have roughly $139 million currently on the books for this year,... http://fb.me/N86z53K9

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AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
... So in essence, for a 2011 Top 10 pick, the option number will be the 2014 transition tag figure at his position, if that makes sense.

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AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
... That figure will be derived from Year 3 figures for player. So 2013 salaries will set the option price for 2011 picks.

50 minutes ago
AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
More on rookies: Year 5 option for Top 10 picks is avg of Top 10 salaries at the position. For Picks 11-32, it's avg of salaries 3-25 ...

51 minutes ago

AdamSchefterAdam Schefter
A fair description. RT @MarkMaske: An agreement in principle by the end of the day remains possible. But it's far from a certainty.

51 minutes ago

[cowboyjoe]

AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
The rundown ... Jones, Mara, Richardson, Spanos here for both days. Kraft, Rooney, Hunt on Thursday. Murphy and Brown today.


AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
To clarify from earlier: 9 of 10 labor committee members here the last two days, but not all at once. Six were there today. Seven yesterday.

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mortreportChris Mortensen
Clear signals being sent that this deal remains very close without any major setbacks. Confidence is evident.

AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
(Jerry cont): "... spent a lot of hours and everybody’s focused in."

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AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
Jerry Jones: "This has been as productive a time, and we’ve covered as much and worked as hard over these three days ...

33 minutes ago