The Facts:
Following up on the ongoing story. ... At a time when many are waiting for and anticipating a news deal between owners and the NFL Players Association, there was a time Tuesday when talks clearly regressed. One person close to the talks even went so far as to say, "This almost blew up yesterday."
Reported by ESPN.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the moment in question came shortly after lawyers from both sides were brought back into the process. As tensions rose and anger grew, two sources told Schefter that NFLPA leader DeMaurice Smith instructed his lawyers to "stand down." With the lawyers removed from the direct negotiations, the process was said to get back on track and to a good spot. ... Meanwhile, multiple sources familiar with the talks told Schefter progress is being made, but they cautioned that there's "a lot of drama and a lot of room for mistakes left." To say this is going to be done in two weeks, one source said, "is borderline insane." The sides are meeting again today, in larger groups, and more meetings are expected next week.
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