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Unless that increase relates to 6.25% increase for 17 or 12.5% for 18, that's a bad deal and you can bet most will look at that just like that. More games, more equal game checks.Part of the negotiations and incentive for the players is a bigger percentage of the TV contract overall.
The NFL has been and will continue to be the largest Sports Entertainment entity in the world. It hasn’t been about football in a very long time my friend.
It’s the Golden God of Live TV and American culture. Football purist need to get over it
When I see this about the playoffs, I recall that conversation with the guy that came back with the team after that Eagles thrashing to end the season on The Ticket. One of the players, and he wouldn't name names, said "at least we won't be playing another game for less money" and he said the heads were nodding in agreement. They went on to discuss just what a drop it was for some of the players and that was before QB's were getting 3M to play one game.
They're pros, they play for money. That's why the better golf and tennis tournaments pay more, to lure the players. I've always thought they should have a Playoff Pool where the players can actually earn more. Like in the old days, Lilly said he was motivated to win in the playoffs so he didn't have to have an off season job.