One thing the NFL owners have on their side is guaranteed revenue from their television contract whether or not football is played this season. When they negotiated their latest contract, they took less money in future years for the provision of being paid in a strike year.
I find it hard to believe that the networks would take such a ht unless there are plans for "replacement" players. Commissioner Roger Goodell has constantly stated that the league has no plans for replacement players, but nobody ever thought things would get to this stage.
I have no doubt that there might be replacement players at some point. The owners won't confirm it, but I don't think the networks are willing to lose the entire season and not get anything in return.
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