Here's an excellent break down of where we the dispute between the NFL owners and players currently stands.  Andrew Brandt at National Football Post does an excellent job detailing the important issues.  He also went to my High School - Landon in Bethesda, Maryland.

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Prelude-to-the-Appeal.html


 
 
Point: Here is NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's response to Judge Nelson lifting the NFL lock-out:  Goodell WSJ Od-Ed

Counter-Point: The NFL players have defended their position for months at www.nfllockout.com.  A video feed of DeMaurice Smith's response to the NFL is posted.