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08:05 AM ET 06.22 | Mid-July, NFL fans -- that's a new mark on the horizon. Now that NFL owners appear to have cleared a significant hurdle on the way to labor peace with the players, the question for the league is simple: How fast can they get the league year started? The short answer is sometime on or just before July 15. By that point, the league may be reopen for business on a permanent basis, meaning free agents could get signed and draft picks could start to meet with coaches for the first time in hopes of catching up as much as possible by the start of training camp. "That kind of timeline is altogether possible," a source on the owners' side said Tuesday after the owners spent a little less than six hours hearing from commissioner Roger Goodell about the state of the collective bargaining agreement talks with the players.

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June 22, 2011 08:06 AM ET

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There's plenty of time..even way beyond July 15.

HellAwaits!

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June 22, 2011 08:07 AM ET

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the need to replace the goodell pic....first off, he looks like someone just gave him a surprise in his butth0le and second, his horns aren't showing

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June 22, 2011 08:09 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:07 AM ET 06.22 by ---Loki---

the need to replace the goodell pic....first off, he looks like someone just gave him a surprise in his butth0le and second, his horns aren't showing

The scholarly, "know-it-all" look not working for you?

Join the crowd.

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June 22, 2011 08:13 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:09 AM ET 06.22 by Otis B. Driftwood

The scholarly, "know-it-all" look not working for you? Join the crowd.

He look as he's wearing the garb of the head master of a Satanist group.

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June 22, 2011 08:15 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:13 AM ET 06.22 by HellAwaits!

He look as he's wearing the garb of the head master of a Satanist group.

True... missing the King Diamond soundtrack though.

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June 22, 2011 08:17 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:15 AM ET 06.22 by Otis B. Driftwood

True... missing the King Diamond soundtrack though.

Wonder if he can hit the high note?

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June 22, 2011 08:19 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:17 AM ET 06.22 by HellAwaits!

Wonder if he can hit the high note?

Looks like he's trying... maybe a good kick to the groin will do the trick.

Otis B. Driftwood

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June 22, 2011 08:22 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:07 AM ET 06.22 by ---Loki---

the need to replace the goodell pic....first off, he looks like someone just gave him a surprise in his butth0le and second, his horns aren't showing

They need to find a new commissioner to take a picture of.

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June 22, 2011 08:22 AM ET

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I thought it was nigh a step closer to the priestly robe complete with an alter boy underneath.

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June 22, 2011 08:26 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:22 AM ET 06.22 by Glenlivet18

I thought it was nigh a step closer to the priestly robe complete with an alter boy underneath.

that's not an alterboy, that's a kick returner...part of the new CBA...

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June 22, 2011 08:27 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:22 AM ET 06.22 by Debbie Does

They need to find a new commissioner to take a picture of.

Speaking for the NHL threads we'll gladly trade you two Bettmans for a Goodell.

Canuck eh?

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June 22, 2011 08:27 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:27 AM ET 06.22 by Canuck eh?

Speaking for the NHL threads we'll gladly trade you two Bettmans for a Goodell.

Don't get crazy now.....get another dude from the NBA.

HellAwaits!

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June 22, 2011 08:28 AM ET

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He would have reported the priest for molesting him as a boy, but he liked it.

Debbie Does

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June 22, 2011 08:29 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:28 AM ET 06.22 by Debbie Does

He would have reported the priest for molesting him as a boy, but he liked it.

Sounds like this woman I know...

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June 22, 2011 08:35 AM ET

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Spam it all and spammin no regrets!

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June 22, 2011 08:35 AM ET

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June 22, 2011 08:37 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:27 AM ET 06.22 by Canuck eh?

Speaking for the NHL threads we'll gladly trade you two Bettmans for a Goodell.

Really funny to see that little dwarf handing the cup up to Chara.

I don't follow NHL league stuff, just on ice with the Bruins. What is it about Bettman that makes everyone hate the guy. Like, the Vancouver fans booed him every time he opened his mouth.

Debbie Does

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June 22, 2011 08:47 AM ET

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get the deal done already!

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June 22, 2011 08:51 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:47 AM ET 06.22 by ClevelandGuy

get the deal done already!

Yup. When I see the "CBA Signed By All Parties" thread, I'll be happy. They can go back to an entire summer of "Will He Come Out Of Retirement Again?" threads, and Carson Palmer threads, and Terrele and Terrell threads and JJ threads, and I'll still be happy.