And without some level of competitive balance the game will be hurt.

"It would allow the competitive balance of the league to continue and ensure a strong future."

But if competitive balance is the real concern, there are other ways to make the playing field more level.

Since in 2002 and through 2010, the series has regained its competitive balance.

They also have different views on the league's competitive balance.

The move is made in part due to concerns from other conference members over fairness and competitive balance.

If competitive balance is of concern to the owners, they are keeping it a big secret.

"The pressure on the union and the players was enormous because of all the concerns about competitive balance," he said.

He said the players also won because they, too, favored improved competitive balance.

This really would improve competitive balance and benefit far more players than it hurt.