Done Deal

Both sides got what they wanted today in the NFL CBA negotiations: a deal. After a tough fight, the new agreement passed by a vote of 30-2. The Bills and the Bengals voted against. I would have been happier if two high-revenue teams voted against it, rather than two low-revenue teams, but the deal is done. The shared revenue pool is larger now, as is the players' share. The new cap is set at $102 million. Free agency officially begins 12:01 Friday morning, though reports are surfacing now that the owners would like an extra day to get their affairs in order.

Let the games begin.