Draft isn't going anywhere, and I doubt the cap is going anywhere either. Small market owners would scream bloody ****** and make a deal with the players before they follow the likes of Jerry Jones off a cliff. If the Patriots/Cowboys/Jets could go out and spend as much as they can, teams like the Bills and Cardinals would not stand a chance. Plus I think the combine/draft drums up too much attention in the off season for the NFL, and is too valuable to lose.
The NFL needs to open it's books. The NFLPA is most likely willing to take out operating expenses, and split the rest of the money 50/50. The owners are just more greedy than the players. The players know the owners want them to play 2 extra games, and get paid less. %$@!
My 2 cents.