cba updates for thursday

[cowboyjoe]

AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
Here's the last we had last night ... http://is.gd/M7EGXZ ... As one source said, "We'll try again tomorrow." And now, it's tomorrow.

AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
... Do wanna mention what I reported on the 7 pm Total Access last night: HOF officials told me, as of now, Bears-Rams is still on for 8/7.

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AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
Back out to the stakeout point. Day 4 this week. Is this the day they get the breakthroughs needed to save the preseason? We'll see ...

 

[cowboyjoe]

AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Chiefs owner Clark Hunt arrive together.

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AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
Giants owner John Mara is the first one we've seen go in the building.

 

[cowboyjoe]

AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
So we saw 8 of the 10 members of the labor committee go in the building. That's 3 more than any of previous 6 weeks, 2 more than yesterday.

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CBSSportsNFLEye on Football
I think that qualifies as a minyan. RT @FO_DougFarrar Up to eight owners now in negotiations today, per multiple reports.

21 minutes ago

AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
Ravens CB Domonique @Foxworth24 just slipped in on foot ... Slick -- Somehow always finds a way of getting by w/o the cameras getting him.

29 minutes ago

AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
NFLPA contingent including Saturday, Kendall, Berthelsen, Kessler arrive at the building.

32 minutes ago

JasonRomanoJason Romano
Just found who the surprise guest will be in studio on First Take this morning - Skip will be surprised for sure - Tune in ESPNews 10am est

32 minutes ago

JoeFortenbaughJoe Fortenbaugh
.@wesbunting forgot about Herzlich. RT @mattbowen41 Don't forget about the undrafted rookies...http://t.co/2x4BmmI

34 minutes ago
AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
Patriots owner Robert Kraft going in ... http://lockerz.com/s/120041556

 

[cowboyjoe]

AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
Should have mentioned Tyson Clabo -- who's representative of the pending free agents here -- arrived with Kendall, Saturday and Co.

 

[cowboyjoe]

ok, here between the lines is the holdup and why no deal yet i think, check it out for yourself and form your own conclusions;I bolded what i thought was important

TheRedzoneorgThe Redzone
Both sides meeting again with one week till owners' meeting http://******/qYQpI6#NFL #NFLPA

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nfldraftscoutMatt Miller
Thursday NFL news and notes http://t.co/Ei9eVrR via @bleacherreport

4 minutes ago
mortreportChris Mortensen
Even though there are a lot of numbers in participants, negotiating teams shrink rooms when it's nitty gritty.

18 minutes ago
mortreportChris Mortensen
RT @Big_D_24: @mortreport what is the hold up? Is it only rookie contract lengths now or more >> The 5th option year formula on top 10 picks

24 minutes ago

mortreportChris Mortensen
RT @Jpon: @mortreport So having 8/10 members plus Goodell is a pretty solid contingent to make a deal, no? >> Didn't work out yesterday

26 minutes ago

mortreportChris Mortensen
Point to remember is Roger Goodell does not have sole authority to make deal; 10-man CEC (committee) is authorized by owners to do that.

mortreportChris Mortensen
Players certainly feel today is significant because have to resolve plaintiffs and re-certification process to have a workable calendar.

33 minutes ago

adbrandtAndrew Brandt
5th year of NFL rookie contracts (2015 at earliest) continues to snag negotiations: http://******/qHArir

34 minutes ago


mortreportChris Mortensen
Contrary to perception, the lawyers on both sides are very positive force and productive when they work on language re: issues agreed upon.

 

[cowboyjoe]

mortreportChris Mortensen
reviewing late night notes, it's a 4th year option issue on top 10 picks to resolve...working hard to finalize other issues that r doable

 

[cowboyjoe]

SI_JimTrotterJim Trotter
by CowboysNation1
NFL source says there has been positive movement on both sides today re: rookie pay issue. this is big if it holds up. stay tuned.


AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
Giants DE Osi Umenyiora -- one of the Brady plaintiffs -- stopped by here for a few hours of the meeting too.

 

[cowboyjoe]

mortreportChris Mortensen
Osi Umenyiora lasted a couple hours, hanging out with the guys.

4 minutes ago
mortreportChris Mortensen
Players just took a break to get fresh air & a burger. SalPal & I update talks on SC via ESPN2 in 10 mins

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Nothing's ever set in stone -- as you know -- but today's labor talks look like they'll be going into night, again. Rookie pay on the table

 

[cowboyjoe]

MarkMaskeMarkMaske
by CowboysNation1
If rookie pay is resolved, it would be a significant step toward an agreement in principle on everything.

AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
... The resolution of this issue would be very big in these talks. As of now, it's the biggest outstanding issue.

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AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
Significant progress on rookie salary system today. In fact, if the parties can work out a couple minor issues, it could be solved.

 

[JustDezIt]

MarkMaskeMarkMaske
by CowboysNation1
If rookie pay is resolved, it would be a significant step toward an agreement in principle on everything.

AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
... The resolution of this issue would be very big in these talks. As of now, it's the biggest outstanding issue.

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AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
Significant progress on rookie salary system today. In fact, if the parties can work out a couple minor issues, it could be solved.

why do they toy with my emotions like this

 

[cowboyjoe]

realfreemancbsmike freeman
The dreaded 'C' word and I don't mean Charlie Sheen. Closer on rookie salary system: http://******/pxuYIx

AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
Again, there's still a lot of other things to work through. But I'm told the movement on rookie salaries does represent a breakthrough.

 

[pugilist]

i cannot wait until all of this BS is over with

 

[firehawk350]

realfreemancbsmike freeman
The dreaded 'C' word and I don't mean Charlie Sheen. Closer on rookie salary system: http://******/pxuYIx

AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
Again, there's still a lot of other things to work through. But I'm told the movement on rookie salaries does represent a breakthrough.

If it's true, that is huge.

On a personal side, it sounds like the players called the owner's bluff.

 

[cowboyjoe]

TheRedzoneorgThe Redzone
Sides making big progress on rookie wage scale Thursday http://******/mRd2Zb#NFL #NFLPA

ReverendRalphRalph Mancini

by NFLDraftBible
Undrafted rookie free agents and where they might land w/scouting reports. http://t.co/7jtzg3R

 

[cowboyjoe]

mortreportChris Mortensen
RT @AQUAMAN_82: @mortreport does it look like there is going to be a Rookie salary cap as of next years Draft? > This year, too

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AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
Because he asked for it specifically, here's a picture of @gregaiello hitting the meetings ... http://lockerz.com/s/120146286

 

[pugilist]

something about "Undrafted Rookie" seems redundant

 

[cowboyjoe]

TheRedzoneorgThe Redzone
Report: NFL owners give significant ground on rookie wage http://******/nmyY5H#NFL #NFLPA

 

[cowboyjoe]

AlbertBreerAlbert Breer... What that means is different aspects of a deal are intertwined, so an unresolved issue can effect one where the sides have agreed. ...

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AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
Something to remember: There are still a "big handful" of issues left. Some important. And it won't be like going down a checklist.

 

[cowboyjoe]

nflnetworkNFL Network
#TotalAccess up now. @QBKILLA @jamiedukes @JasonLaCanfora and @hansonscott in the house talking labor and more!

4 minutes agoFavoriteRetweetReply

AdamSchefterAdam Schefter
Filed to ESPN: two sides agreed to new Rookie Pay System. Still i's to dot, t's to cross on rookie system, but it's not impediment to deal.

 

[cowboyjoe]

AlbertBreerAlbert Breer
Again ... They're moving closer, but not done on rookie salaries yet. Only minor issues left. Hard to see it not being resolved.