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08:03 AM ET 06.23 | The languorous lockout will stand in stark contrast to the mad dash to fill out rosters. As momentum continues toward a new collective bargaining agreement between NFL owners and the league's players, general managers and agents are bracing for a frenetic free-agency signing period that could resemble the rush at a midnight opening of an electronics store when the latest high-tech gadget becomes available. "It's going to be insane," said a prominent agent who has several high-level free-agent players. ... The immediate frenzy to sign free agents could be like nothing we've seen because of the condensed period teams will have to shape their rosters before training camps are scheduled to open in late July or early August.

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Roger Goodell, Getty Images

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June 23, 2011 08:07 AM ET

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I fully expect the Redskins to win July like they usually win April. And it will have even less impact on their record as usual.

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June 23, 2011 08:15 AM ET

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Roger Goodell is insane.

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June 23, 2011 08:19 AM ET

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I see they are using the same picture of Goodell. His lip's are puckered that way from kissing the owners azzez!

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June 23, 2011 08:25 AM ET

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you would think they could find at least one other picture....

I'd like to see one of him getting his job done instead of just standing there preaching.

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June 23, 2011 08:27 AM ET

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Isn't Drew Rosenhaus still representing TO as well as Plax now? I can't wait to hear him talk about their prowess in order to scheist them on someone. I do enjoy a good snake oil vendor.

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June 23, 2011 08:53 AM ET

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Now I know why Rodger Goodells picture is on every other truth and rumors thread. He is the one responsible for all the rumors.

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June 23, 2011 08:53 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:27 AM ET 06.23 by Glenlivet18

Isn't Drew Rosenhaus still representing TO as well as Plax now? I can't wait to hear him talk about their prowess in order to scheist them on someone. I do enjoy a good snake oil vendor.

Rosenhaus is the best in that department... Scott Boras, too.

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June 23, 2011 08:54 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:50 AM ET 06.23 by Why So Serious?

Well...if both sides were able to reach an agreement we wouldnt have this problem now would we?

Nope. This story is one big tease, for sure.

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June 23, 2011 09:01 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:54 AM ET 06.23 by Melman

Nope. This story is one big tease, for sure.

God is just tidying up all the loose ends. Osama bin Laden is dead. Whitey Bulger is captured. The Bruins won the Stanley Cup. The NFL Lockout will be settled. Oprah has gone off the air.

Now, remember that the world is scheduled to end in October. Right after the Cubs win the World Series.

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June 23, 2011 09:06 AM ET

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Dont care, just end the lockout.. I need my football fix!

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June 23, 2011 09:09 AM ET

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Why are the owners sharing any of the $$$....aren't they taking all the financial risk and paying the players a high enough salary???

The owners don't get concussions, although many of them act like they have.

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June 23, 2011 09:09 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:53 AM ET 06.23 by Melman

Rosenhaus is the best in that department... Scott Boras, too.

Rosenhaus & Boras - twin sons of different snakes.

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June 23, 2011 09:11 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:27 AM ET 06.23 by Glenlivet18

Isn't Drew Rosenhaus still representing TO as well as Plax now? I can't wait to hear him talk about their prowess in order to scheist them on someone. I do enjoy a good snake oil vendor.

Just look at the next post after yours (aabner thompson) for another type of snake oil vendor. Why can't SI keep that crap off of the message boards?

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June 23, 2011 09:15 AM ET

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I feel like I've been Busted!

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June 23, 2011 09:19 AM ET

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Someone could get beat to death with those, if she starts running!

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June 23, 2011 09:22 AM ET

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Morning all, nice to start the day with Goodells face plastered on the screen again.

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June 23, 2011 09:26 AM ET

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June 23, 2011 09:29 AM ET

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reported as spam. morning!

WHAT?????

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June 23, 2011 09:31 AM ET

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reported as spam. morning!

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