"RAPTOR"; In referencing, the following quote: "I keep coming back to an economic model in America that is unparalleled,'' said Smith, who often repeated phrases for emphasis. ``And that makes it incredibly difficult to then come to players and say, on average, each of you needs to take a $340,000 pay cut to save the National Football League. Tough sell. Tough sell."
 
'Bk's, comment: If, you're referring to the professional sports, economic model, as alluded to above; That's only because people {spectators} will pay, 'what the market will bear.' Same old, same old. -- I don't deny though; That it's only a matter of time; Before the 'NFL' salaries, will need to 'catch up' {ie. see a decline in $$$, all around}; With current economic realities. --