The NFL lockout is at it’s 105th day and the debate over collective bargaining rights looks like a hopeless case.

So, does this matter?

Last month, All Pro Linebacker Ray Lewis predicted a rise of “evil” in the United States if the lockout resulted in a loss of this year’s football season.

But that’s not all.

A study was released on Wednesday from the state of Maryland (Home of the Baltimore Ravens) suggested the state could lose approximately $40 million in revenue if the season doesn’t occur.

While the situation looks grim for players, fans and communities, one NFL player has decided to make the most of the situation.

Denver Broncos safety David Bruton took up substitute teaching in his hometown while waiting for a compromise to be reached. Bruton has worked in social studies and science classrooms for children of all ages. He plans on teaching summer school where he’s needed.

There is some hope of a settlement. A new deal is expected to surface that would give the player’s 48% of “all revenue”.

But is it enough?

Let’s hope David Bruton moves from school grids to gridiron soon.