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Checking the pulse of NFL fans as the lockout continues during these hot June days.

Maybe there's some hope that the lockout will be over soon. Then again, I hoped the Sonics wouldn't leave Seattle, either.

Jakespeare: To Be, or Not to Be a Texan? A look at the polarizing, underachieving Jacoby Jones and speculating on his future with the Team.

Last week, several of SB Nation's football writers had the chance to chat with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Here's the transcript of that chat.

Click to read the NFL's statement on the NFLPA's decision to decertify.

When do you think the NFL and NFLPA will agree to a new CBA? Vote in the poll at BRB and see what other fans are saying.

ESPN reports that the 24-hour extension in CBA talks has now morphed into a one-week extension. What to make of it?

ESPN reports that the NFL and NFLPA agree to a 24 hour extension of the CBA expiration deadline.

For all the talk about an 18 game season and the need to expand NFL revenue, Eric Winston champions a very interesting alternative route for growing the revenue pie.

Listen to NFLPA head honco DeMaurice Smith talk about the status of the ongoing labor negotiations that, if not resolved, could result in a lockout.