montster Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 One interesting point from this Yahoo article that I didn't see mentioned anywhere: One wrinkle to the new schedule is that there will most likely be a 16-game Thursday night schedule, up from eight games over the last few years. This was a solid compromise between the owners' desire for more revenue and the players' need to protect themselves from overexposure to the risks of full-contact football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearBroncos Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I see that has a excellent resolution to the 18 game extension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delusions of grandeur Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 (edited) any backup plan for those without NFLN? IIRC, the additional games on top of those already on NFLN would be up for grabs among the networks... Don't quote me on that, will try to look and see if I can find the article, but that's what I remember reading before... Is Uverse available in your area? If so, or even if not, I'd try to use the NFLN as a bargaining chip with your cable company to stay with them, or call AT&T and tell them how much your paying now... In my case, they found a way to save me money and get the package with NFLN included. SOLD!! Edited July 25, 2011 by delusions of granduer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearBroncos Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 BTW, right now for new subscriptions, Directv is offering the NFL (this might be posted in that other thread) ticket for free. I'm calling them to tell them I'm switching companies to see if I can get the deal to existing customers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearBroncos Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 We gave up all cable/satellite subscriptions. I've got an HDTV antenna, internet and netflix. It might be cheaper to get cable for four months than go to the bar every Thursday and Monday nights. Hey Tim, wanna go to the bar every Thursday and Monday nights? LOL, you live right next to me now. You could always come over and we can buy a 12 pack of Pabst blue ribbon and watch it on my Plasma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJW Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I see that has a excellent resolution to the 18 game extension. This is really an unrelated issue. Per the new CBA I've heard that the addition of games to the schedule can be proposed starting in 2013. But the NFLPA must approve any addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearBroncos Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 This is really an unrelated issue. Per the new CBA I've heard that the addition of games to the schedule can be proposed starting in 2013. But the NFLPA must approve any addition. But adding the additional revenue to the owners pushed that bargining chip down the road (yes, that means we can do this another day). Enough to at least get a deal struck by giving the owners more dollars without the additional liability of more games for a potential injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearBroncos Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 You're on, except that I'll buy the beer... good beer. I'll notify the wife and kids that football Thursday's will need to be avoided for any family activities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I assume this will start in 2012 or are they going to move some scheduled games from Sundays to Thursdays for this season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 You're on, except that I'll buy the beer... good beer. I'll notify the wife and kids that football Thursday's will need to be avoided for any family activities please don't come back here reporting about your butterfly kisses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turf Smurf Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 LOL, you live right next to me now. You could always come over and we can buy a 12 pack of Pabst blue ribbon and watch it on my Plasma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I assume this will start in 2012 or are they going to move some scheduled games from Sundays to Thursdays for this season? Based on the language in the Yahoo! article, it starts this year. No real reason to wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Based on the language in the Yahoo! article, it starts this year. No real reason to wait. Well other than the schedule is already out and someone would need to decide which Sunday games to move and make sure the appropriate stadium is available on Thursday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osu1322 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I like the idea of Thursday Night games. It makes FF more complicated and there will be a player or 2 that will have to be set before the Sunday games roll around. It also allows the majority of the fans watch more teams that they wouldn't normally watch. If the Packers and the Browns play during the season mainly Packer and Browns fans watch. If it is a Thursday game all of a sudden everyone watches cause it's the only game on. It makes the Networks happy, the NFL happy, and the players reasonable happy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustOfBeenDrunk Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 How many of those Thursday night games are going to go up against other network sports programming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 How many of those Thursday night games are going to go up against other network sports programming Like which ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Well other than the schedule is already out and someone would need to decide which Sunday games to move and make sure the appropriate stadium is available on Thursday night. They have flexed games every year at the end of the season. 1 week notice. Don't see how this wouldn't be very similar...only difference would be that they would need to tell teams with 2+ weeks notice so they could prepare for the short week. Theoretically, every team should be required to play one Thursday game (some would play more, since there are multiple games Thanksgiving). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 They have flexed games every year at the end of the season. 1 week notice. Don't see how this wouldn't be very similar...only difference would be that they would need to tell teams with 2+ weeks notice so they could prepare for the short week. Theoretically, every team should be required to play one Thursday game (some would play more, since there are multiple games Thanksgiving). The difference is the flexed game at the end is just moving a game from Sunday afternoon to evening. The stadium and staff are available already and nothing else is in there. If you move a game to be 3 days earlier there might be some complications to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Muto Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I hate Thursday games so much they make you have to worry about waiver moves, line up decisions, ect so much sooner. Sure I like watching football...oh wait I don't even have NFLN...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I assume this will start in 2012 or are they going to move some scheduled games from Sundays to Thursdays for this season? According to a proposal last month, it won't start until 2014 to coincide with new TV contracts that year. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/...ght-tv-package/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I love it. The sooner the better. Hell, I wish there was a game on every night of the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I don't like Thursday night games as much as I used to. At least not every week. In small doses, scattered throughout the season is ideal. Every Thursday? Overkill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I don't like Thursday night games as much as I used to. At least not every week. In small doses, scattered throughout the season is ideal. Every Thursday? Overkill. totally disagree. It's an NFL game on a night that nothing else I'm interested in is on t.v. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsfan39 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I think I heard a rumor about this a few weeks ago. Would this happen this year or next? I know the schedule is already set for this year, but they can still switch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriots Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I would much rather see a Saturday night game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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