NFL proposes 18 game schedule

[Kevinicus]

Well, based on last preseason, they suck.

That's not a very good thing to go by. What about 2017 preseason?

 

[Rockport]

That's not a very good thing to go by. What about 2017 preseason?

Ok they're awesome. Happy?

 

[windward]

The good news is the owners realize the preseason exhibition games are a missed opportunity for additional revenue with the new TV contracts coming up which with viewership down as alternate means online compete for the public to view is vital to the NFL not ending up with a smaller piece of the pie.

There’s a possibility without adding 2 games to the schedule the league could for the 1st time in NFL history have to settle for a smaller contract with the networks. Which of course means a smaller share for the players as well assuming their sharing percentage stays the same.

Always follow the money trail Cowboy fans.

I’d be shocked if the networks paid less than they did in the last round of contracts.

 

[HungryLion]

I’d be shocked if the networks paid less than they did in the last round of contracts.

I would be shocked if the networks paid less too.

Then again, I would be curious to see how network execs would feel about paying for these additional games. I don’t know how enticing two extra games, where the star players aren’t all playing, is incredibly exciting to them. Though I could be wrong.

 

[Kevinicus]

Ok they're awesome. Happy?

No. I don't know if they're any good.

 

[Kevinicus]

I would be shocked if the networks paid less too.

Then again, I would be curious to see how network execs would feel about paying for these additional games. I don’t know how enticing two extra games, where the star players aren’t all playing, is incredibly exciting to them. Though I could be wrong.

I doubt all the stars on a team would sit at once.

 

[HungryLion]

I doubt all the stars on a team would sit at once.

I doubt that too. But I’m just saying, I personally don’t think the idea of two extra games, is worth it, if you’re forcing star players to sit out in them. Even with that being spread out. I would be interested to hear a TV execs opinion on that and if they feel the same.

 

[windward]

I would be shocked if the networks paid less too.

Then again, I would be curious to see how network execs would feel about paying for these additional games. I don’t know how enticing two extra games, where the star players aren’t all playing, is incredibly exciting to them. Though I could be wrong.

It’s been estimated at as an extra $500 Million if you can believe that.

And considering preseason football itself does pretty good ratings (relatively speaking) I think that number is realistic.

 

[Insomniac]

They don’t think that at all. The players have made it quite clear in the past that they are not in favor of increasing the # of games in a season. This proposal from the owners is in appreciation of that concern. Personally, I’m undecided and need to learn more.

IMO the owners are just trying this in order to get get the 2 extra games and within a couple of years the game limit will go away. If they want to go to 18 regular season games with 2 exhibition games that's fine with me. The players these days know the risks they're taking. If they're going to play 18, then play 18. If the players are going to agree to an 18 game schedule they better get something worthwhile for it
Their priorities should be

• An increase in the % of revenue that goes to the salary cap (NFL cap is between 47-48% of revenue, NBA players get about 50%)
• replacement of the Commissioner as the final authority in player discipline with an independent arbitrator
• The franchise tag should have 3 positions: QB, Rest of the offense players, All Defensive players
• eliminate marijuana tests and suspensions

Note if you're wondering about what to do with kickers and punters on the franchise tag, they should be put in with the QBs. Why you ask because naming a kicker or punter a :franchise player" is as much of a joke as putting them in the same tagas the QB.

 

[Them]

...I see it as a terrible idea...not even sure why just yet, guess I just see the game getting more screwed up every year!

 

[Diehardblues]

I’d be shocked if the networks paid less than they did in the last round of contracts.

There’s already reports it could happen. Less people are using cable and dish as their provider to watch TV. Live sports hadn’t been as effected as other programming but has finally begun to feel its effects as well.

The revenue is driven by sponsors advertising. Why would they want to pay more for less viewers. It’s simple economics and why adding two games might provide the balance versus losing viewers.

 

[HungryLion]

There’s already reports it could happen. Less people are using cable and dish as their provider to watch TV. Live sports hadn’t been as effected as other programming but has finally begun to feel its effects as well.

The revenue is driven by sponsors advertising. Why would they want to pay more for less viewers. It’s simple economics and why adding two games might provide the balance versus losing viewers.

I think they also need to update how they determine how many people are watching the games. People who stream through reddit or other means, are still being exposed to the broadcast put out by the networks and the commercials. Since the streamers don’t have their own cameras filming the game.

I think the way they determine ratings is outdated and doesn’t capture the streamers though. So I think when all is said and done. More People are still being exposed to the commercials being broadcast by fox, cbs, etc.

I recently participate in a Nielsen survey and there was barely any questions about the entertainment and media I consume online through apps on my phone for instance. It was all based on traditional TV, radio and newspaper.

 

[Reid1boys]

With a 16 game limit per player.

I’ve never thought of this, and I freaking love it. They will have to massively expand rosters. 18 weeks of nfl football? Hell yeah, make it happen.

 

[Diehardblues]

https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-nfl-viewership-declines-tv-ads-20161006-story.html

Tv networks giving away tv ads due to declining viewership.

Sponsors are guaranteed a certain amount of viewers. If it falls below that the networks must provide free ads.

 

[Reid1boys]

So ****** stupid. Being forced to mix match rosters for certain games when never in the history of this sport have you had to do that. The last thing the NFL does is increase their season. In fact, I'd love to see a 12 game schedule with 2 bye weeks. No out of conference games. 18 is waaaay too long. 16 is already an extreme grind of attrition.

You, my friend are in a massive minority.been playing 16 games since when70s? You are on c ack if you think they will ever go to 12.

 

[windward]

I think they also need to update how they determine how many people are watching the games. People who stream through reddit or other means, are still being exposed to the broadcast put out by the networks and the commercials. Since the streamers don’t have their own cameras filming the game.

I think the way they determine ratings is outdated and doesn’t capture the streamers though. So I think when all is said and done. More People are still being exposed to the commercials being broadcast by fox, cbs, etc.

I recently participate in a Nielsen survey and there was barely any questions about the entertainment and media I consume online through apps on my phone for instance. It was all based on traditional TV, radio and newspaper.

Yes. People talk about it just as much, but consume in different ways.

 

[Reid1boys]

What the league fails to understand for a long time now, you have a great product there is no need to constantly change that product.

America wants more nfl football. Are you not seeing this?

 

[Reid1boys]

Imagine the pressure that coaches will face for "sitting" a star player and it results in losing a seemingly winnable game and the team misses the playoffs.

Example, Garrett sits Dak against a bad Cardinals team expecting an easy win. Cooper Rush poops the bed and we lose. Cowboys end up losing the division or wildcard by one game.

For this and other reasons, I'm not a fan. Just expand the rosters and increase the amount of game-day active players.

I loved it... they can’t expanndgames because of this wussy country we now live in. I love the added pressure on coaches to pick when a player sits. I love the idea...love love love.

 

[Reid1boys]

This. No one is dropping $ to watch a Cooper Rush and Lance Lenoir. That’s called preseason

If the game count add on the teams record......oh yes they would.

 

[Reid1boys]

Assuming everyone plans for game 18 to be a rest game, you're looking at 22 starters taking one game off each over 17 games. So it's a little over one starter per game. Probably less than one starter per game given injuries. Hard for me to get too worked up about that.

I do see another big problem with this, though. If I'm the Cowboys and I'm in a competitive battle for the division title, and I'm about to play the Patriots, or whoever the strongest AFC team happens to be, on the road, I'd be pretty tempted just to sit all my starters and dump that game. Interconference games are the least meaningful for tiebreakers, and I figure we have a pretty low chance of winning a road AFC game against a really good team anyway. Throw that one game and play at full strength against everyone else. That behavior would be good for the Cowboys but really bad for the league.

No, it would be awesome to see all these different strategies. I’m a fan of the concept.