Goodell optimistic about labor deal
Goodell optimistic about labor deal
Goodell optimistic about labor deal
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says there is "no higher priority" than signing a new labor agreement with the league's players.
"We'll work night and day to get that done," he said.
Even so, that doesn't mean a new collective bargaining agreement is in the offing any time soon, where to buy Discount NFL Jerseys? maybe ujersy is a good choice.
Speaking on Wednesday after a special owners meeting focused primarily on labor negotiations, Goodell acknowledged that a new pact won't be finalized by the end of the regular season on Jan. 2. Goodell did say there was a "realistic" chance a deal could be reached by the conclusion of Super Bowl XLV on Feb. 6 "if we all commit to it and work hard at it."
The current CBA expires on March 4, which would lead to a likely work stoppage through either a lockout by NFL owners or possible decertification of the NFL Players Association.
"There are discussions going on, but it takes productive dialogue," Goodell said at a news conference at the Omni Hotel in Fort Worth. "We've got to get to the kind of place where we're making significant progress in getting an agreement. I think it's a positive sign that we're having dialogue. But like I've said, it's not just about having meetings or dialogue. It's about getting real significant progress on the key issues."
In October, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft expressed optimism that a CBA agreement could be reached before the end of the regular season. Kraft declined comment after Wednesday's meeting concluded.
Most owners in attendance refused comment on what was discussed in the meeting. The NFL and NFLPA have maintained dialogue, but it isn't believed that substantial progress is being made.
"I think everyone wants to head in the right direction," Eagles owner Jeff Lurie said. "That's everyone's intention. That's all I can say at this point."
Asked by FOXSports.com to quantify the meeting, Pittsburgh Steelers president/co-owner Art Rooney II said, "I'm not sure if I'd describe it as positive or negative. It was probably a useful business meeting."
More useful meetings between the NFL and NFLPA are needed if the two sides are to prevent the league's first work stoppage since 1987. Major issues that must be decided include revamped revenue sharing, the NFL's proposed adaptation of an 18-game regular-season schedule and implementation of a rookie salary cap.
Goodell also said he hopes the CBA's verbiage can be simplified compared to the current labor pact that has gotten amended repeatedly since first being adopted in 1993.
"This has become a very complex agreement," Goodell said. "I think there's an effort to simplify. I think that's a key priority for both sides."
NFL owners also viewed a video Wednesday showing what Goodell claimed was the positive impact of the league's officiating efforts to curb blows to the head. Goodell said he plans to discuss the implementation of more safety-oriented rules with the NFL's competition committee after the season ends, if you want to buy San Diego Chargers Jerseys, go to ujersy.
Goodell was asked about the public and media perception of inconsistent officiating when it comes to rules enforcement for borderline hits.
"The No. 1 thing we try to achieve with officiating is consistency," Goodell said. "That's whether it's the player safety rules or rule enforcement in general. We do instruct the officials to err on the side of safety, but they're going to miss calls. They have missed calls, but it doesn't mean that it's not a violation of the rules and something we won't follow up with, including (player) fines. But you always want to strive to be more consistent with officiating. We obviously will continue to make that a priority."
Inconsistent officiating has led to complaints by Steelers players and ownership about being unfairly targeted in the league's crackdown of borderline hits.
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