Likewise with the players.

There's always a "because".

Patt is trolling...

That maybe and IIRC he wasn't wanting to be the majority owner he was just part of the ownership group until he got kicked out. And we know it wasn't because of how much money he had or didn't have.

And he's doing a terrible job of it.

I don't see how the owners are trying to change the system by requesting an additional 600 million - 1 billion dollars.

It seems to me when you talk about changing the system that is like De Smith saying today the draft may be in trouble.

The union decertified first.

I have two questions for the posters who are steadfastly supporting the owners in this battle:

(1) Do you believe Roger Goodell was being honest in his opinion piece in the WSJ?

(2) Is there EVER a situation where you would support labor in a dispute against management?

The owners opted out first.

Furthermore, if someone cocks back their arm to punch you, you had better take action to avoid getting your nose broken.

It's been reported numerous times that the newer owners want to change how the revenue sharing system works.

They want to take a number of things off the table, that will reduce the the share substantially.

It's also the primary reason that owners opted out of the CBA and are looking for a larger share of those profits.

Large market owners want bigger profits, and small market owners know that they won't be able to compete unless thay retain some of that money.

If you are pleading poverty to the players and we need more of your money to help us out, then yes, you do need to open your books or STFU. Use some other tactic to raise more money but don't say I'm not making enough so I'm cutting your salary and not expect the players to say, OK we will consider it but show us why.

Would they have decerified had they knew the Owners werent going to lock them out?

Prove someone else needs it.

1. Yes

2. Yes. I supported the Wisconsin unions when they tried to block collective bargaining.

The reason why I support the owners it is with the belief that the players want to dramatically alter the game where it is no longer competitive except for large market teams.

I'm not supporting the owners or the players. I'm supporting common sense. Common sense is with the players so they have my support.

If the players were asking for a bigger cut, demanding an extra $600 million or they would strike and not play, I'd be 100% behind the owners.