RIPPA Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 For those that didn't see - the NFL and NFLPA Executive Board have a agreed to a new labor deal that does include a 17 game season The actual NFLPA members have to approve it. Per Adam Schefter - the NFL has a set a "rough date" of March 18 for acceptance basically saying if the deal is not accepted, talks will be tabled "indefinitely" (which is code for that there will be a lockout). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 The NFL put out a statement denying the March deadline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 George Atallah of the NFLPA also tweeted that the report is untrue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabe Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 21 hours ago, RIPPA said: George Atallah of the NFLPA also tweeted that the report is untrue 23 hours ago, Brian Fowler said: The NFL put out a statement denying the March deadline That tells me it's true. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabremike Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 How in the hell can you have a league where half the teams play an extra home game (unless every team is playing a neutral site game)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 7 minutes ago, sabremike said: How in the hell can you have a league where half the teams play an extra home game (unless every team is playing a neutral site game)? If I remember correctly - that is the exact plan The 17th game would be comprised entirely of international games or games played at "historic" sites EDIT - okay I looked and yeah the leaked proposal is games would be either international (Canada, Germany, more in Mexico, etc...) or in Non-NFL Cities. My brain got the "historic" part because one of the rumored sites would be to play at Notre Dame (other rumored US places - Alabama, Hawaii) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 22 hours ago, RIPPA said: If I remember correctly - that is the exact plan The 17th game would be comprised entirely of international games or games played at "historic" sites EDIT - okay I looked and yeah the leaked proposal is games would be either international (Canada, Germany, more in Mexico, etc...) or in Non-NFL Cities. My brain got the "historic" part because one of the rumored sites would be to play at Notre Dame (other rumored US places - Alabama, Hawaii) So would there be one week halfway through the season that served as "International Week" or something followed by everyone getting their byes on the same week, sort of like the MLB All-Star break? Because otherwise it would take a whole lot of juggling to stagger things to keep teams from getting competitive advantages against teams coming back from overseas locations and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death From Above Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 The only thing that comes to mind for me right off is that your international game would have to come before a bye week, which I'm sure the schedule maker will just love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 There is a zero percent chance they would take a week off (if they were smart they would). To even do so - would mean extended the season another week. Which would be fine if they finally went to the Super Bowl being President's Weekend but they are adamant about finishing the first week of Feb. I am guessing but most likely they would dedicate 4 different weeks as international weeks and a 1/4 of the teams would play their special games then. Most likely they would do it like Week 4, 6, 8, 10. With teams then having a bye 5,7,9,11 Of course now as I am typing all this - I seem to recall that the NFL would package the "international" as its own TV package. So say Amazon buys the rights - then they definitely would have a game a week, with a couple of weeks having 2 games (just so they would be done before the last week of the season) I would be shocked - SHOCKED - if someone wasn't playing at like Notre Dame on Thanksgiving day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Here's the thing with Notre Dame, they always said that the only football that would be played in Notre Dame Stadium would be Notre Dame football. This is why the Bears couldn't play any games in South Bend when Soldier Field was being worked on and why they never allowed bowl games there. I'm curious if the Garth Brooks concert and the Winter Classic have changed their minds based on how much money they could make. To the brothers of the Holy Cross, the AD, etc. ND football in ND Stadium is sacred. I wouldn't be shocked if money changed that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianS81177 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 28 minutes ago, Craig H said: I'm curious if the Garth Brooks concert and the Winter Classic have changed their minds based on how much money they could make. To the brothers of the Holy Cross, the AD, etc. ND football in ND Stadium is sacred. I wouldn't be shocked if money changed that. Ted DiBiase was right. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I still say the best plan to get an extra week is going back to two bye weeks. The extra tv money would more than make up for losing a week of pre season or whatever. It would be better for players getting two weeks off, give them a another week to sell games, without adding any extra stress to the schedule or wear and tear on the players. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) Pro Football Talk. . .which has been accurate on just about nothing as of late. . .is reporting that the NFL might add Monday Night Football flex scheduling to the next TV deal. Because if you were planning on going to a game yourself or taking your family to a game on a Sunday and then it gets moved to a Monday and it's too late for you to take off from work. . .well, fuck you, I guess. Edited February 10, 2020 by Gonzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mister TV Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Disney wants ABC back in the Super Bowl rotation and they have enough money to throw around to make the NFL flex MNF. The NFL and networks don't want to start the season before Labor Day so get ready for President's Day weekend Super Bowls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 It would be hilarious if: 1. This was how Rivers found out they're not re-signing him. 2. The Chargers had any fans. Anyway, I'm guessing he's packing his bags for Jacksonville or Charlotte as we speak. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 If Chicago can get the space open, they'd make sense as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Can Jacksonville afford another high priced QB with Foles already on the books? There is an out with Foles' contract after next season though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogwelder Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Considering that there's been hints that Rivera doesn't really want Haskins, I'm shocked that there haven't been any real suggestions about Rivers going to the Skins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Fuck if Tua is truly healthy- they might pick him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogwelder Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Ok, someone please explain to me what's so great about Tua since I don't really watch college football that much. We've seen Bama QBs in the past go to the NFL and pretty much suck. Would he be THAT much of an upgrade over Haskins for the Skins to pick him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 4 minutes ago, dogwelder said: Ok, someone please explain to me what's so great about Tua since I don't really watch college football that much. We've seen Bama QBs in the past go to the NFL and pretty much suck. Would he be THAT much of an upgrade over Haskins for the Skins to pick him? Accurate, athletic, good decision maker, big time arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Has the size, strength, mobility, and decision making that makes scouts salivate. Until his hip injury, he was the consensus #1 pick. Basically he's a clone of Mahomes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Dolfan in NYC said: Has the size, strength, mobility, and decision making that makes scouts salivate. Until his hip injury, he was the consensus #1 pick. I actually wonder who would be the favorite to go number 1 if he hadn't been hurt. Tua was the guy going into the season and has a longer track record and the skill set, but Burrow went out and had arguably the greatest season in college football history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerva Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 So is it safe to say this is the greatest collection of free agents QB ever for a year. Definitely Brady and Rivers and maybe Brees, Cam Newton, and Dak Prescott. Hell maybe even greatest collection of free agents in any position ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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