John Mara believes deep down that there will be a 2011 season. The New York Giants' president and CEO acknowledges he's trying to remain positive even though he isn't sure whether the impasse between the NFL and its players will ultimately interrupt the coming season. "There is no guarantee that it [the season] is not going to be affected but I remain optimistic because I believe that we can make a deal that is fair for both sides," Mara told Ryan Ruocco and Robin Lundberg on ESPN 1050. "I don't think the players are interested in missing games and missing paychecks. Certainly the owners don't want to see that happen. I think as we get through the summer and closer to training camp, it would be hard for me to believe that we are not able to sit down and negotiate a fair deal because there is enough money out there for everyone. It is just a matter of how it is allocated." Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=6219864
