Goodell: Both sides committed now reach deal

9:29 AM Posted by Mario Galarza

FORT BRAGG, n.c.-NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will spend the weekend preparing for the next negotiations, excites you through this week of secret talks, believes that he view that both sides have committed themselves, ending the labor dispute.

While the owners and players Friday in a courtroom St. Louis argue spent on the legality of the 2004–05 NHL lockout, Goodell with troops at a US Army base in North Carolina Carolina Panthers visited coach Ron Rivera.

At the end of a long day at Fort Bragg, trying - but not with - a parachute, included Goodell took questions from soldiers, told reporter consists of some reason for optimism after the talks in Chicago.

"The meaning is, the principles to speak have," Goodell said. "That is, what we are interested in were, the owners and players have speech of another." Has been reached this week. ... "This is a positive sign for us."

Goodell he was far from specific - would a different supply not say when the next round of talks would take place or if the owner be-prepare be recognized but both sides pointed out the willingness to work towards a deal.

He would not say, as endangering the two sides on the stumbling blocks in the negotiations annual sales especially in particular how you would divvy up $9 billion.

"I would tell you only that both sides commit us, continuation of the dialogue," Goodell said. "In negotiations, proposals, recommendations and suggestions from time to time make." "I think that both sides will do responsible way."

Goodell agreed, that the lawyers absent and the players and owners directly treffen-- Rivera recognized was Panthers owner Jerry Richardson that - helped to get the conversation rolling.

"I believe still principle to the principle is the best way to really the kind of dialogue, you need to people who understand different points of view," Goodell said.

But the time is running out. Free agency has already delayed, canceled mini camps and optional workouts put on hold. Training camp will be opened next month.

Goodell was not spared the fans frustration at Fort Bragg. A soldier accused of its owners, the players "No 1 distraction" and asked Goodell, "game where is the passion, the love?"

"I the frustration and criticism understand because you want football," said Goodell. "You hear that everywhere you go." I've heard the whole day today. This is what we in the business are doing. "You have, make sure that you the proper steps, but, to protect the game for long term."


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