“Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently claimed a lockout wouldn't be all that devastating. For someone with his level of influence, that's one of the most irresponsible things I've heard yet. This is much bigger than some gripe the owners have with the players.”
The above is an exert from an email from former Cowboys Linebacker Scott Fujita which was submitted to a local television station, WDSU. In the email Fujita warn’s of the consequences of a potential lockout.
Jerry’s statement disturbs me. It tells me that he wouldn't mind it or find it devastating if a lockout occurred. We all know that Jerry Jones is stubborn in his ways, but his stubbornness is obviously reflected in his comment about the potential threat of an NFL lockout. I get that the owners will try to stand firm in terms of negotiations, but I’ve often read articles or seen news reports that suggest owners like Jerry Jones and Bob Kraft are the ones who will dictate the outcome of whether an NFL lockout occurs.
Should a lockout occur, Jerry will manage just fine without an NFL season. His own words describe how he won’t find it devastating. But for fans like us who own season tickets...the potential lockout can be devastating. As you know, we’ve often relied on selling tickets to maintain PSL costs while also allotting some of the profit to pay for other avenues in our family, be it education and other needs. If a lockout were to occur, we would not be able to reap any benefits from the coming season. According to Roger Goodell, season ticket holders like us wouldn’t be forced to pay for a season that doesn’t take place. But, we’ll still have to pay the PSL finance fees, and from articles I have read, club seats and suites will still be obligated to pay their invoices. Regardless of if we are refunded or not, the bottom line is there will no skin off of Jerry's nose if a lockout occurs because he'll continue to make money off of the team and stadium regardless.
Here is another article I read that suggests the NFLPA is hoping for a lockout to occur:
http://blogs.forbes.com/sportsmoney/...hannelsections
I’ll be honest…I used to be confident that the owners and players wouldn't allow a lockout to happen by possibly agreeing to terms on the 11th hour. There is too much money to lose if a lockout occurs, not to mention time as every player shall only get a year older. But, if influential team owners like Jerry Jones are stating that a lockout won't be devastating in their mind, it seems to me as if they are mentally bracing for it to happen. Everything I have read and seen makes me skeptical and has forced me to reevaluate the confidence I used to have in the NFL avoiding a lockout in 2011.
Jerry’s statement disturbs me. It tells me that he wouldn't mind it or find it devastating if a lockout occurred. We all know that Jerry Jones is stubborn in his ways, but his stubbornness is obviously reflected in his comment about the potential threat of an NFL lockout. I get that the owners will try to stand firm in terms of negotiations, but I’ve often read articles or seen news reports that suggest owners like Jerry Jones and Bob Kraft are the ones who will dictate the outcome of whether an NFL lockout occurs.
Should a lockout occur, Jerry will manage just fine without an NFL season. His own words describe how he won’t find it devastating. But for fans like us who own season tickets...the potential lockout can be devastating. As you know, we’ve often relied on selling tickets to maintain PSL costs while also allotting some of the profit to pay for other avenues in our family, be it education and other needs. If a lockout were to occur, we would not be able to reap any benefits from the coming season. According to Roger Goodell, season ticket holders like us wouldn’t be forced to pay for a season that doesn’t take place. But, we’ll still have to pay the PSL finance fees, and from articles I have read, club seats and suites will still be obligated to pay their invoices. Regardless of if we are refunded or not, the bottom line is there will no skin off of Jerry's nose if a lockout occurs because he'll continue to make money off of the team and stadium regardless.
Here is another article I read that suggests the NFLPA is hoping for a lockout to occur:
http://blogs.forbes.com/sportsmoney/...hannelsections
I’ll be honest…I used to be confident that the owners and players wouldn't allow a lockout to happen by possibly agreeing to terms on the 11th hour. There is too much money to lose if a lockout occurs, not to mention time as every player shall only get a year older. But, if influential team owners like Jerry Jones are stating that a lockout won't be devastating in their mind, it seems to me as if they are mentally bracing for it to happen. Everything I have read and seen makes me skeptical and has forced me to reevaluate the confidence I used to have in the NFL avoiding a lockout in 2011.
According to that article, the NFLPA and the owners have until 11:59pm on March 3rd to get something accomplished. If not, a lockout will occur. Of course, they can still negotiate and work something out in the summer, but I think some consequences would ensue if they waited that long. For example, mini camps, training camp, and everything in between would be gravely affected.
Logistically, it may not be the best time for anyone to buy any PSLs until it is determined whether a lockout occurs on March 4th. On the other hand, if you’re still considering the idea to sell your PSL’s, now may be the time to do so due to a potential lockout that many experts are saying is inevitable/imminent. It may be worth selling the PSLs to avoid the risk, especially if the threat of a potential lockout could unveil unforeseen consequences for the season ticket holder. That’s just me though…you may not feel threatened by the lockout despite all the things that have been suggested in news reports and other media outlets.
Logistically, it may not be the best time for anyone to buy any PSLs until it is determined whether a lockout occurs on March 4th. On the other hand, if you’re still considering the idea to sell your PSL’s, now may be the time to do so due to a potential lockout that many experts are saying is inevitable/imminent. It may be worth selling the PSLs to avoid the risk, especially if the threat of a potential lockout could unveil unforeseen consequences for the season ticket holder. That’s just me though…you may not feel threatened by the lockout despite all the things that have been suggested in news reports and other media outlets.
And after a struggling 6-10 season for the Cowboys where ticket sales were lackluster at best, yes, we can all find reasons to step out now as a PSL Owner.
However as a PSL Owner myself I have emotional ties to my seats in Cowboys Stadium. As I was tucking my son into bed the other evening he asked me when the next time I would be able to take him to a Cowboys game. His inquiry seemed out of the blue until I realized that he probably thought about the Cowboys after noticing that I was wearing a Cowboys sweatshirt that he gave me (the wife bought it on his behalf) for Christmas. I asked him if he remembered any of the games we attended together and he explained how he enjoyed seeing the players up close scoring a goal (I’m sure he meant touchdown…he’s only 5 so I’ll cut him a break for now). When he said that, I couldn’t help but reconsider the idea of selling my PSL’s vs. keeping them and how in the world would he respond to a lock out in 2011.
