If the extension to the CBA can't get done, then what?

davy · 02-26-2006, 11:17 AM

"Our scout.com sources at the NFL combine have informed WarpathInsiders.com that there have been signs of progress towards a new collective bargaining agreement.

Members of one NFL organization are telling their staff that there is a very strong chance that the CBA will be extended by the deadline. Significant recent progress has been made, according to our source.

Another NFL source has told Scout.com that the 2006 salary cap will be announced on Monday, February 27. 2006's cap, according to this source, will be $95 million. This is on the high end of what was expected - most estimates were anywhere from $92 to $95 million.

Atlanta Falcons GM Rich McKay, who co-chairs the Competition Committee and has long been a major player in league matters, talked to the media on Saturday about the possible extension to the Collective Bargaining Agreement that would greatly affect how cap money is spent.

McKay said that the teams remain hopeful that there will be an extension, despite Player’s Association head Gene Upshaw's recent comments that agents should negotiate as if there will be no extension. McKay also said that without a new deal, the March 3 free agency deadline will not be pushed back.

McKay said that it would be "extremely difficult" to operate without an extension.

Without a cap, McKay said that the "tricks of the trade" will all drop into this year's cap, affecting cap room. Contracts would only be able to be four years long and he thinks trades will be less likely because of accelerated bonuses. He also expects free agency would be slower."

View Poll Results: If an extension to the CBA isn't reached, what will happen?
The team will suffer in 2006 and beyond	5	5.62%
The team will suffer in 2006, then who knows	19	21.35%
The team will suffer in 2006, but benefit in 2007	24	26.97%
The team will be fine in 2006 and beyond	18	20.22%
I have no clue	23	25.84%
Voters: 89. You may not vote on this poll

02-26-2006, 11:17 AM	#11
davy Impact Rookie Join Date: May 2004 Location: England Posts: 972	Re: If the extension to the CBA can't get done, then what? "Our scout.com sources at the NFL combine have informed WarpathInsiders.com that there have been signs of progress towards a new collective bargaining agreement. Members of one NFL organization are telling their staff that there is a very strong chance that the CBA will be extended by the deadline. Significant recent progress has been made, according to our source. Another NFL source has told Scout.com that the 2006 salary cap will be announced on Monday, February 27. 2006's cap, according to this source, will be $95 million. This is on the high end of what was expected - most estimates were anywhere from $92 to $95 million. Atlanta Falcons GM Rich McKay, who co-chairs the Competition Committee and has long been a major player in league matters, talked to the media on Saturday about the possible extension to the Collective Bargaining Agreement that would greatly affect how cap money is spent. McKay said that the teams remain hopeful that there will be an extension, despite Player’s Association head Gene Upshaw's recent comments that agents should negotiate as if there will be no extension. McKay also said that without a new deal, the March 3 free agency deadline will not be pushed back. McKay said that it would be "extremely difficult" to operate without an extension. Without a cap, McKay said that the "tricks of the trade" will all drop into this year's cap, affecting cap room. Contracts would only be able to be four years long and he thinks trades will be less likely because of accelerated bonuses. He also expects free agency would be slower."

If the extension to the CBA can't get done, then what?

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