The Facts:
Following up on the ongoing story. ... There is a growing belief inside league circles that the NFL and NFL Players Association will have an agreement in place that can be ratified during the July 21 league meetings in Atlanta, according to sources familiar with the state of negotiations.
Reported by ESPN.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, other people familiar with the talks now think an agreement in principle will be put in place in the next seven to 10 days, a handshake deal that would allow each side to ratify the deal to start the 2011 season. However, one member of the players' negotiating team who has been a constant presence at the table told Schefter that players feel they have made significant concessions and overtures "that have not been reciprocated." That player also told Schefter the negotiations scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday will be the most telling days on whether an agreement indeed will be finalized within the July 21 time frame because "we've basically reached the limits of compromise. ..." Stay tuned.
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