Pay Freeze: Next Up, the NFL?

Further evidence that the federal pay freeze has become a national phenomenon: On ESPN Radio's Mike and Mike show this morning, guest Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, made reference to the freeze in discussing public perceptions of upcoming labor negotiations between the NFL's owners and players, which will certainly address player salary issues.

"If you look in Washington," Kraft said, "there's a two-year wage freeze for federal employees. So the general public has no sympathy for us."