March 5th (NFL-related)

[Biggin]

March 5th is the deadline to renew the current CBA, collective bargaining agreement, for the NFL.

From all sides, it seems that there is no way a deal will get done by then, making 2011 an uncapped year.

Since its basically a done deal, what will the NFL turn into?

Will some teams go crazy spending, i.e. Washington or Dallas, or will most teams keep a bottom-line friendly roster in this economy?

Pittsburgh has already implemented their own cap, so they will not go crazy spending, they will continue to spend as if there were a salary cap.

Will more teams go the Pittsburgh way, and use a self-imposed salary cap, or will more teams go crazy spending and have a huge payroll?

[Neddanus04]

You'll see crazy amounts of money thrown around this year with Julius Peppers, Derron Sharper, Ronnie Brown, Bobbie Williams, ect., all being unrestricted free agents.

[pvfan]

An even better question is if they NFL will have a season in 2011-2012. As of today, I say no. If that happens, it will be the biggest screw up in the history of sports. Far more distarous than the MLB strike in the mid 90's.

[Biggin]

there will be an NFL season

if they have to bring in scabs, they will try and play the season.

Goddell HAS to find a way to get a new CBA in before the 12-13 season, or he will go down as the worst commish in NFL history

[pvfan]

2011-2012 is the year the NFL may have to play with replacements, no?

[Biggin]

yeah, i had the numbers wrong