Agents weigh in on NFL situation  By Barry Wilner  Associated
Press  Published: Friday, Feb. 11 2011 9:00 p.m. MST  NEW YORK —
NFL owners have been heard on the labor front. So have the
players.  What about the agents?  Some say they aren't expecting
much progress in negotiations between the NFL and the players'
union before the collective bargaining agreement expires March
3.  "The reason for that date is it's the end of the league
year," said Joe Linta, who represents Baltimore quarterback Joe
Flacco and three dozen other players. "Sure, an extension could
be coming. If I still believe in Santa Claus, I still have
hope."   The owners get $1 billion off the top for operating
expenses and are seeking an additional $1 billion. The players
note how popular the league is, with record TV ratings, and say
they shouldn't have to take a pay cut.  "It's all about money,
as it always is," he said Friday, "and everything will flow from
there once there's a macro agreement."  Ralph Cindrich has been
through every labor