Standing at the podium addressing the media one of the opening lines NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell stated “at least until next year this was the most watched season in the history of the NFL,” maybe wishful thinking on his part as most of the close to 49 minutes taking questions from the media revolved around the Collective Bargaining Agreement that expires on March 4th. In a time where the economy is struggling the NFL seems to be making money hand over fist leaving the question are both sides going to ruin the ‘Golden Goose’ and avoid a work stoppage which the NFL hasn’t seen since league owners put replacements players on standby for $1,000 per game back in 1987.
“I do. I do believe that DeMaurice Smith (NFLPA President) understands that after March 4th, this becomes more difficult to reach and agreement,” said