NFL Lockout: What Does the 24-Hour Extension Mean?

March 3, 2011   ·   Erik Frenz   ·   Jump to comments

When the NFL and NFLPA reached a 24-hour extension on Thursday, March 3 according to NFL.com, at the very least they delayed the inevitable lockout.
Generally speaking, if two sides agree on an extension for their negotiations, there is probably some basis for it.
For once, it's okay to have a sense of optimism about the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations.
Why would they extend the time period for negotiations (especially by such a small amount of time) if they didn't think they would reach an agreement on a new CBA?
It should be noted that when the two sides agreed to an extension in 2006, a deal was ultimately reached.
NESN.com's Jeff Howe tweeted Thursday evening, "One highly respected player rep has told me the players are 'optimistic' a deal can get reached, but [a] second extension will be necessary."
If nothing else, it seems progress is being made.
Of course, we all know about the struggle between the owners and the players on the to...

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