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Post by IrishMike on Mar 15, 2020 9:23:42 GMT -5
Didn't see much talk about this here. Due to the coronavirus the NFL has cancelled all pre-draft workouts and meetings with possible draft picks, which means the pre-draft scouting that has already taken place will be more important than ever. There is also talk about postponing the start of the league year (March 18th right now) which would delay free agency. Again that means no workouts or face to face meetings for possible free agent signings. A delay has happened as recently as 2011 when the lockout delayed free agency for 4 months.
I'm not sure how our very new staff will be effected by this but I don't think it is a good thing they don't get to see people in person.
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Post by IrishMike on Mar 15, 2020 9:38:20 GMT -5
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Post by TCHOF on Mar 15, 2020 9:48:01 GMT -5
This report has been debunked...f’ing media....
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2020 9:51:31 GMT -5
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Post by IrishMike on Mar 15, 2020 9:59:08 GMT -5
This report has been debunked...f’ing media.... I have also heard they will do it over a conference call. Going to be a cluster f***.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2020 10:17:40 GMT -5
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Post by McCherry on Mar 15, 2020 10:53:51 GMT -5
Hate everything about 17 games and expanded playoffs.
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Post by EliDaGoat713 on Mar 15, 2020 11:21:51 GMT -5
Hate everything about 17 games and expand playoffs. I love the idea of expanded playoffs because it's still below half of the league who get in. I hate 17 games.
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Post by TheAnalyst on Mar 15, 2020 16:44:59 GMT -5
This report has been debunked...f’ing media.... I have also heard they will do it over a conference call. Going to be a cluster f***. Great. Our GM doesnt do the electical telecommunication devices so we are screwed.
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Post by IrishMike on Mar 15, 2020 17:20:45 GMT -5
Hate everything about 17 games and expand playoffs. I love the idea of expanded playoffs because it's still below half of the league who get in. I hate 17 games. Will you guys still watch though? Of course. They don't care that you "hate it", they care that when game 17 is on TV you tune in.
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Post by IrishMike on Mar 15, 2020 17:21:39 GMT -5
I have also heard they will do it over a conference call. Going to be a cluster f***. Great. Our GM doesnt do the electical telecommunication devices so we are screwed. Well he won't listen to trade offers anyway so I am sure he already decided who to pick and mailed in his draft pick choices.
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Post by Fletch842 on Mar 15, 2020 18:40:46 GMT -5
I love the idea of expanded playoffs because it's still below half of the league who get in. I hate 17 games. Will you guys still watch though? Of course. They don't care that you "hate it", they care that when game 17 is on TV you tune in. I watch pre-season games, so the answer to that for me is easy. If they play it, i will watch!!
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Post by TheAnalyst on Mar 15, 2020 18:55:46 GMT -5
I wonder what realistically will be the next sport played with fans in attendence....
I'm lost without sports right now.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2020 19:37:49 GMT -5
I have also heard they will do it over a conference call. Going to be a cluster f***. Great. Our GM doesnt do the electical telecommunication devices so we are screwed. Bwhahaha...
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Post by ThatGuyRich on Mar 15, 2020 20:16:45 GMT -5
I understand the decision to postpone the draft, it makes sense so people don't congregate. You would think the league could do it just for TV no audience. 1 rep from each team spaced apart. Doesn't seem that hard it would still be watched by millions. But the NFL everything has to be an event. It still would be on TV like most of us watch it anyway.
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Post by EliDaGoat713 on Mar 15, 2020 23:01:45 GMT -5
I love the idea of expanded playoffs because it's still below half of the league who get in. I hate 17 games. Will you guys still watch though? Of course. They don't care that you "hate it", they care that when game 17 is on TV you tune in. 17 isn't an even number though.
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Post by TEM on Mar 16, 2020 7:57:00 GMT -5
Hate everything about 17 games and expanded playoffs. I am curious. on why you are. Because I am indifferent to both. The one think I do like. You are going to have a wining season or a losing season . No more 500.
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Post by TEM on Mar 16, 2020 8:04:48 GMT -5
Will you guys still watch though? Of course. They don't care that you "hate it", they care that when game 17 is on TV you tune in. 17 isn't an even number though. I does not have to be . All the league has to do is instead of playing just one equal opponent from a different division . Each team plays 2 equally ranked teams. This year we play Chicago. 3rd in the NFC North. We also play, The NFC West and The AFC North. If this year was the expanded schedule. It would only be the addition of Tampa. The NFC South's 3rd place finisher.
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Post by TEM on Mar 16, 2020 9:45:00 GMT -5
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Post by EliDaGoat713 on Mar 16, 2020 10:33:31 GMT -5
17 isn't an even number though. I does not have to be . All the league has to do is instead of playing just one equal opponent from a different division . Each team plays 2 equally ranked teams. This year we play Chicago. 3rd in the NFC North. We also play, The NFC West and The AFC North. If this year was the expanded schedule. It would only be the addition of Tampa. The NFC South's 3rd place finisher. But we do face Tampa this year?
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Post by DandyDon on Mar 16, 2020 11:04:41 GMT -5
Dont know if it was posted before, but its official that Talks between teams can start at noon today, and noon Wednesday contract can be signed.
So no delay for FA. My bet is that the draft will also not be delayed, but will be without all the hoopla/crowds.
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Post by TEM on Mar 16, 2020 11:14:14 GMT -5
I does not have to be . All the league has to do is instead of playing just one equal opponent from a different division . Each team plays 2 equally ranked teams. This year we play Chicago. 3rd in the NFC North. We also play, The NFC West and The AFC North. If this year was the expanded schedule. It would only be the addition of Tampa. The NFC South's 3rd place finisher. But we do face Tampa this year? You are right most likely a n AFC team
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Post by BronxBomberBlue on Mar 16, 2020 13:00:24 GMT -5
Hate everything about 17 games and expand playoffs. I love the idea of expanded playoffs because it's still below half of the league who get in. I hate 17 games. Question: How soon will it be when there will be an 18 game schedule?
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Post by BronxBomberBlue on Mar 16, 2020 13:07:27 GMT -5
From your article:
Even if initial safety tests go well, “you’re talking about a year to a year and a half” before any vaccine could be ready for widespread use, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
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Post by TEM on Mar 16, 2020 14:59:52 GMT -5
From your article:
Even if initial safety tests go well, “you’re talking about a year to a year and a half” before any vaccine could be ready for widespread use, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
If it works they will expedite it. They will have no choice. The economy is taking to big of a hit.
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Post by IrishMike on Mar 16, 2020 15:42:51 GMT -5
I does not have to be . All the league has to do is instead of playing just one equal opponent from a different division . Each team plays 2 equally ranked teams. This year we play Chicago. 3rd in the NFC North. We also play, The NFC West and The AFC North. If this year was the expanded schedule. It would only be the addition of Tampa. The NFC South's 3rd place finisher. But we do face Tampa this year? Right, we already play both the NFC teams that finished the same place as us. So the third game is an AFC team that finished the same as us rotating the division each year. So we play the entire AFC North this year and the 3rd place team from the AFC South. Pretty simple.
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Post by Fletch842 on Mar 16, 2020 17:13:32 GMT -5
I love the idea of expanded playoffs because it's still below half of the league who get in. I hate 17 games. Question: How soon will it be when there will be an 18 game schedule? I believe that this CBA prohibits it going past 17 for the life of it, so that would make it 2031 at the earliest.
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