Commish NFL wishes negotiations resume

Commissioner of the NFL Roger Goodell expressed frustration Thursday in the absence of negotiations on a new collective agreement.

A call with the Kansas City Chiefs fans, Goodell reiterated the desire of the League to resume negotiations with the players locked out. The place is an important distinction and Commissioner and owners accused on several occasions the players in the course of negotiations in March, kicked off the coast of the struggle of the Federal Court which included the four days of the judge-ordered mediation.

"Unfortunately, I do not think we are making much progress in the negotiations because they are not really new," Goodell said at the appeal. "Right now, it is in a phase of litigation and the union continues while we defend." Unfortunately, there is not enough the negotiations, which ultimately he is going to have to come back and is where this will get resolved and end by a collective of negotiating the new agreement.

The next court date ordered talks in front of a federal magistrate is May 16.

Chiefs owner Clark Hunt said callers that this market small teams as the leaders could be a competitive disadvantage with the teams of the market if the NFL does adjust to the times.

For an example, needs to look at the Kansas City Royals hunting small markets. Unable to match salary of clubs the richest offer the best players have developed the Royals, Kansas City has been excluded from playoffs in baseball since 1985.

"It is extremely important for a team like the Kansas City Chiefs, that we have a collective agreement that is good for all 32 clubs," said Hunt. "We do not want a system that is moving in the direction of baseball." We have some concern that this has the potential to go this way. We want an agreement that allows our great game to continue to grow.

The 30-minute teleconference produced no Fireworks, shells or the news on the labour dispute that brought the NFL to a standstill. Goodell conducted similar questions-answers sessions with other clubs since the lockout.

Nevertheless, several fans, identified only by first name, have been able to make a few points. Joan, since 1963 season ticket holder, is concerned about the air conditioning of the players during the lockout.

"I do not understand how you expect - my husband was a professional football player." But he played back to the time you get a million dollars and you really do not have a value of $ 1 million. Sorry, "she said to Goodell. "He played in both directions and that they have no players like that more." But I do not understand how expect you these players to perform when they cannot practice. I mean, you must be fit to play. ?

Goodell was favourable.

Well, the Joan, you are right, "he said." quite "What we have focused on strength and conditioning drills contacts vs East and we are trying to find a fair balance to ensure that players are in the best possible physical condition."

Jack, a southeastern Missouri season ticket holder, said the owner and the Commissioner that the League could be damaged if the dispute is not resolved quickly.

"I fear that if this drags in the season, he could have an effect in the long term on the League." It will be people who do not go back if we lose games, "he says. "My question is, what assurances can we have for you guys that we will not cook the golden goose?