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Of course it’s going to be a lowball offer. The owners want some serious player concessions and starting with a “ludicrous” contract offer is one way to start, although the risk is that you will alienate the players and the public.

The way the negotiations go will be determined by the union response. I expect a public flat out rejection. But the private counter-offer will determine the pace of the negotiations. If the counter-offer is an upping of player demands, then we’re almost certain to see a strike. If the player’s indicate that they might make a concession or two, the next owner offer will be much, much better and we probably won’t have a strike.

My prediction is that the Bird and the midlevel exceptions will remain intact but the biannual will go. Maximum contract length will be reduced by one year and the last year of any contract is not fully guaranteed. The minimum salaries will rise slightly.

I have had alot of fun ‘imagining’ and making up stuff about Reggie Evans. I mean what’s not to love about a guy who is known for being a Beast – has a heart fo a lion – and the soul of a teddy bear?

These were some of my favorites:

Did you know that Reggie Evans is:
1. A Vegan;
2. Has personally established 12 animal rescue shelters in major urban areas in the USA.
3. Has a Masters degree in Divinty from Oxford University;
4. Helped to overthrow the apartheid government in South Africa;
5. Celebrates Kwanza with Desmond Tutu regularly;
6. Trained Lennox Lewis for several years;
7. Sung baritone with a Choral ensemble at the Sydney Opera House;
8. Tracked down and strangled Osama Bin Laden – but can’t reveal it because of National Security;
9. Helped turn Jamie Foxx from comic – into an action hero;
10. Believes Jazz and Architecture are the same thing – and he is right!
11. Enjoys gardening and pruning in his spare time.
12. Knows the best recipe for ‘Okra’ this side of the Mississippi.

And thats just a dozen of them….

16. Has volunteered to help tutor Mcgateway by bringing Chuck Norris to his home;

17. Did you guys forget that he has co-authored works with Carl Sagan? I mean, how can you forget THAT one…

The NFL is also having negotiations that year. It would be quite interesting how these situations unfold.