NFL Lockout

Ok so I know everyone has been curious what is NFL Girl's opinion on the lockout. Well what can I say honestly? I mean it's a fight between players who feel that owners are being greedy in not wishing to share the $9B television revenue they receive & owners who feel that players already receive an overly generous portion of the entire revenue the NFL generates. I cant say who is actually right in this situation but I do understand the argument the players have. Sadly it is neither the players nor the owners who suffer the most in these circumstances. Owners are billionaires who will generate income from their other avenues and players get paid regardless if they play or not. Who suffers the most are those front office staffers, the concession stand employees, the security personnel and stadium employees. These people will not get paid if there isnt a NFL season. Some may even lose their jobs entirely. So while I cant feel but so much for those that will garner paychecks, I definitely can feel for those who will lose income over the lockout. On top of those people I feel for the fans. Fans just love the game & support their team. They are the ones who buy the tickets, the concession items, the memorabilia, etc. They help to generate the income that the players and owners take for granted. When there is a lockout and players tell draftees not to attend the draft who does it hurt most? The veteran players who are already signed to a team? No. The owners who cant negotiate a contract with the players and who dont attend the draft anyway? No. The only people who suffer are the fans. I was glad to see that the players backed off this ridiculous request and that there was indeed a draft. I didnt understand that stance anyway. Dont punish your fans who according to most polls are on the side of players. Dont turn them against you when they understand your argument and agree with how you feel.

The players got the lockout temporarily lifted but the owners quickly got an injuction to block the lift so we are back to square one. Neither side is willing to compromise. Owners want an 18 game season and more $. Players want 2 bye weeks if they must go to 18 games & more of the television revenue. Who will win this fight remains to be seen. I only hope that the issues get resolved and we have a full season.