A report from the NY Daily News that claims the opening of free agency could be moved back from Mar 3 to Apr 1 if mgmt and labor are able to make enough progress in CBA negotiations. It would be much easier to negotiate new FA and rookie contracts if they get this hammered out sooner rather than later because of the ability to prorate bonuses for more than four years.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/story/391101p-331763c.html
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/story/391101p-331763c.html