FuzzyLumpkins
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The owners want to use this issue to get concessions from the players. The owners care most about money. That's why they gave in on things like practice time, because it didn't directly cost them money.
If they really want an 18 game season, they'll likely try to use the weed issue to get it.
It would be easiest to just loosen the threshold for a failed test. They went from 15 units to 35 units a few years ago. Bump it to 100 units, and few would fail and the public backlash would be minimal as compared to completely eliminating the testing. They probably won't do that because then they lose their leverage with the NFLPA.
The owners are likely content with the current CBA. If there is not something the owners want now, then I see them waiting until the next CBA.
If the NFLPA really wants the change, they would likely need to offer something significant including an extension of the current CBA with the new concessions to the owners included.
Just my opinion.
Generally speaking I would agree with you but Jerry Jones is not content and he is extremely powerful in the NFL.