Gang of 9

[12thMan]

I think what will eventually happen is that the deal will get done in time.

When you look at all the "players" involved, the new ESPN set-up for Monday Night football, Sunday night games airing on a new network (NBC), the NFL network making a big push to get their hand in the cookie jar, and even the scouting combine is starting to be a big offseason production. My point is that someone will step in and help broker a new deal. There's more at stake than just the teams themselves.
A lot of moving parts here. Consider the money that goes into producing the Super Bowl alone.

I think the Gang of 9 just want that dollar figure to be a very reasonable one and one that all parties can obviously agree on. They are essentially sending a message right back at the NFLPA saying we won't just be pushed around by a bunch of "Union guys". There will be intense negotiating, but it will get done.

This is just my opionion....and it's only worth two cents on any given day.