Greschner4
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- Jan 21, 2005
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gc2005 said:Don't you think it's a little late in the game to try to convey messages about the hardness of one's stance? They want a cap, we get it already. Instead of posturing, shouldn't they be more concerned about working towards a deal?
This wouldn't be showing weakness, they'd still be firm on their main goal. What it would be showing is a willingness to actually work towards a deal.
I may be naive, but if nothing else changes, a deal with linkage and the salary cap ranges will still work wonders for the owners. You will never get players to give in to all your demands, so at least throw the possibility out there of having just the linkage and no other purely vindictive and punitive measures from an owner's wish list thrown in any more CBA proposals.
That's actually a decent point.
Once the players accept a cap, the league should throw them a bone or two and if they don't, pro-owner people have to start getting on the league's case.
Unfortunately, other than tiny bits and snippets here and there from the rank and file and friendly reporters, there's no indication that the PA's going to accept a cap.