[Editor’s note: Joe Banner, former president of the Philadelphia Eagles and CEO of the Cleveland Browns, will write a series of guest columns for Touchdown Wire revealing myriad details about how the NFL really works. In his debut column, Joe makes his case for the new collective bargaining agreement proposal as a fair enough deal for both owners and players.]
I was lucky enough to spend 20 great years working in the NFL. I spent almost all that time with the Philadelphia Eagles. I have always believed that the ability to negotiate is a valuable skill in life.