While I don't agree that it was a secret, I do agree with the fact that the NFL owners are running a business and therefor are allowed to make all the extra money they want.
The players are being greedy, they won the 16-18 game battle and the clubs were going to receive money, increasing over 4 years for benefits for the players. However, they didn't think the amount was enough and now we go to court.
What sucks is that the judge has always been pro-player.