A little over a decade ago, players and owners in the NFL were at a similar standstill in their negotiations for a new CBA as their counterparts in baseball find themselves. Robert Kraft, owner of the Patriots, is said to have been a major reason why a deal was ultimately struck. Sean McAdam wonders who can step up in that role this time around. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)
As with all things, feelings on the lockout vary between fans. One thing that seems to be pretty much ubiquitous, though, has been disdain towards Rob Manfred.