Storm Clouds over NFL Labor

The anticipated NFL labor disruption may come sooner, rather than later, according to reports Friday. The word is, NFL Owners may decide next week to opt out of their agreement with the players union. What it means is the possibility of the 2010 season without a salary cap.
The deal is on the agenda for the owners meeting next Tuesday in Atlanta. And apparently, some owners are ready to move ahead with what's viewed as an inevitable dispute with the players.
While no one wants a labor problem, and a possible disruption in play, there's a part of me that welcomes a new, open discussion about NFL finances. As we learned two years ago, only when the owners are facing down the players association do they address the inequities in their own revenue sharing formula. That's the key for small market teams like the Bills. The player costs have to be brought under control, and the big market franchises have to commit to increased sharing of revneue with the smalls.
Ralph Wilson (and Bengals owner Paul Brown) were right two years ago when they voted against the new collective bargaining agreement. I'm glad the owners will not delay the next day of reckoning, and I'm hoping they figure out a way to make it work.
Let's hear your thoughts on an uncapped 2010 season and a possible labor disruption. Moreover, what might it take to ensure the small market teams like the Bills remain viable in the future? Let us know.