How much extra money is being spent right now on measures which may become unnecessary if the season started 4-6 weeks later? How many games could we get with crowds if the season started later?It was a temporary pay cut for a few months, they will be back to their full pay shortly.
End of the day though they are doing what they can to ensure the financial survival of the league and a number of clubs. The longer you draw it out the more financial strain you are putting on things with something like only 6 clubs able to survive in the long run without the season going ahead.
But with all things, if they choose not to play, forego their salary and don't want to accept the terms than their would be other players in lower leagues who would take that chance.
It doesn't make the restrictions any better, but it's unfortunately a necessary evil for the greater good.