Last week we were met with some optimism in the NFL lockout when it was reported that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and several owners were meeting with the NFLPA’s DeMaurice Smith and several players. The talks were secretive so some folks were wondering if this was a sign that they were working on a settlement (they were, if you haven’t heard).
NFL Lockout: Owners, Players Continue Talking
Shortly after that, the two sides met again in St. Louis to deliver their oral arguments to the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals regarding the future of the lockout.
And now comes word that, after last week's meeting in court, the two sides have resumed talking. Albert Breer of NFL.com reports the two sides picked up talks again on Tuesday at an undisclosed location. (Maybe Jerry Jones decided to use an airplane that didn't have a giant Cowboys star on the tail of the plane in order to be a little more secretive.)
We’re not sure of any details of the meeting between the two sides but the fact that they’re sitting down and represents a slight ray of hope. Ideally, they work out an agreement on their prior to the Eighth Circuit’s ruling, which is expected to come down later this month.
So talking is good for the NFL and NFLPA. Let’s hope they keep it up.
Stay tuned for more NFL lockout news.
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