Archive NFL 2014 Offseason Thread

Azubuike24

Posts: 15,933

Mar 26, 2014 6:41pm

thavoice;1596543 wrote:Read an article about it last night and what he said.

YEARS ago on the puddle I started a thread about how the NFL has strategically placed themselves to be talked about year round. In the offseason diff announcements are strategically placed in the off times. Every so often in the offseason something is up with the NFL to keep them front page.

Now, cuban is talking about games on TV too much....even though the NBA has games pretty much every night of the week. He complained about Thur night games along with SNF and MNF, and then Sat as well at times and think they are gonna implose in ten years.

While I am not sure how much bigger the NFL can get, I am not sure they are going to really implode. Their limited season length is set up to keep the fans always wanting more.

The NFL is driven by a massive following for not only the sport of football but the gambling industry. While they will never directly align themselves, the NFL is where it is because of Vegas/online gambling and fantasy football.

Ironman92

Posts: 49,363

Mar 26, 2014 6:44pm

GoChiefs;1596666 wrote:The dude ended up getting his season tickets. Just not by White. OnlyJays.com stepped up and got him season tickets as close to the 50 as they could.

Ridiculous

like_that

Posts: 26,625

Mar 26, 2014 7:03pm

Azubuike24;1596759 wrote:The NFL is driven by a massive following for not only the sport of football but the gambling industry. While they will never directly align themselves, the NFL is where it is because of Vegas/online gambling and fantasy football.

No.

lhslep134

Posts: 9,774

Mar 26, 2014 8:04pm

like_that;1596766 wrote:No.

Disagree with your no.

like_that

Posts: 26,625

Mar 26, 2014 8:27pm

lhslep134;1596775 wrote:Disagree with your no.

I disagree with you disagreeing with my no.

I can see fantasy football bringing in casual fans and even hardcore fans paying attention to players outside their team (or the big time stars). As for vegas, you have to have an interest in order for people to bet. Vegas didn't make horse racing popular. I love wrestling, however I know if vegas took over wrestling betting, it would not take wrestling to the level the NFL is. So, I can't give much credit to Vegas when it comes to the NFL's success.

lhslep134

Posts: 9,774

Mar 26, 2014 8:45pm

like_that;1596781 wrote:I disagree with you disagreeing with my no.

I can see fantasy football bringing in casual fans and even hardcore fans paying attention to players outside their team (or the big time stars). As for vegas, you have to have an interest in order for people to bet. Vegas didn't make horse racing popular. I love wrestling, however I know if vegas took over wrestling betting, it would not take wrestling to the level the NFL is. So, I can't give much credit to Vegas when it comes to the NFL's success.

That's because you chose to ignore the second part of Azu's post where he mentions fantasy, and that vegas and fantasy go hand in hand, not working to compete against each other.

You can't just sever his statement because you disagree that it's just vegas because his whole point was the combination of fantasy AND gambling contributed to the boom. And I can't disagree with that.

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KB0938

Posts: 900

Mar 26, 2014 9:38pm

Rotinaj;1595516 wrote:Roddy White is such a douchebag. Just give the dude season tickets you clown.

It was a damn "twitter bet" lol

Rotinaj

Posts: 7,699

Mar 26, 2014 9:52pm

KB0938;1596802 wrote:It was a damn "twitter bet" lol

You don't just make random "bets" with fans if you don't have any intention on paying up. It makes him look like a douche.

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KB0938

Posts: 900

Mar 26, 2014 10:53pm

Season tickets on the 50 have probably been in possession of some family for years. And A random fan who you make a bet with on twitter and dont follow through, i just dont see it as being a big deal at all honestly

Ironman92

Posts: 49,363

Mar 27, 2014 5:32am

Not a big deal.....but tells you a bit about White

Rotinaj

Posts: 7,699

Mar 27, 2014 8:06am

I'm not saying it's some huge deal, just that it was a douchey move on his part.

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Gblock

Mar 27, 2014 8:45am

he didnt have to buy tix on 50 if not available but reg season tix are under 2500 dollars...thats like paying a 50 dollar bet for a regular guy...

Automatik

Posts: 14,632

Mar 27, 2014 9:03am

Why is this still being discussed?

Heretic

Posts: 18,820

Mar 27, 2014 9:11am

Gblock;1596871 wrote:he didnt have to buy tix on 50 if not available but reg season tix are under 2500 dollars...thats like paying a 50 dollar bet for a regular guy...

So, Roddy White is 2.5xCCrunner? Damn, I can't imagine anyone being that douchey.

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Gblock

Mar 27, 2014 9:27am

Automatik;1596878 wrote:Why is this still being discussed?

slow week

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thavoice

Posts: 14,376

Mar 27, 2014 10:24am

Azubuike24;1596759 wrote:The NFL is driven by a massive following for not only the sport of football but the gambling industry. While they will never directly align themselves, the NFL is where it is because of Vegas/online gambling and fantasy football.

Dont really agree with you on the gambling part.

Fantasy football has helped in some ways.. I dont play FF anymore but I did 15+ years ago before it was done online and we had to wait until Wed/Thur of that week to know you did and it does increase your interest in other games/teams you may not care about. More eyes in front of the screens = more $$ for the NFL. You used to pay attention to your team, your division rivals, and maybe a team/player having a great year but now FF has expanded how many watch the game.

I know millions are gambled, but I am not sure if that has done a whole lot to do with how the NFL has gotten to this point.

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thavoice

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Mar 27, 2014 10:25am

Heretic;1596881 wrote:So, Roddy White is 2.5xCCrunner? Damn, I can't imagine anyone being that douchey.

So you are accusing Roddy of liking lilttle boys?

like_that

Posts: 26,625

Mar 27, 2014 10:48am

lhslep134;1596790 wrote:That's because you chose to ignore the second part of Azu's post where he mentions fantasy, and that vegas and fantasy go hand in hand, not working to compete against each other.

You can't just sever his statement because you disagree that it's just vegas because his whole point was the combination of fantasy AND gambling contributed to the boom. And I can't disagree with that.

I took it as they are exclusive from each other. I can see the gambling/ff debate, but even then I wouldn't give it so much credit for making the NFL what it is today. NBA/MLB/NHL/Golf all have fantasy leagues tied with gambling. They are not at the same level as the NFL.

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thavoice

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Mar 27, 2014 12:57pm

http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/dish/201403/how-broncos-quarterback-peyton-mannings-modesty-cost-him-millions-salary

Kinda funny...Manning didnt want to make that much $$$ and be paid more than Brady...but guess who coaxed him into it?

His wife.

Of course.......

GoChiefs

Posts: 16,754

Mar 27, 2014 11:09pm

White's going above and beyond now. That fan has made out.

"A team official confirmed White would present Hoyt with two seasons tickets and two Super Bowl tickets.

Hoyt also will receive pregame sideline passes to any one game and will be a guest of White's at training camp, where he'll sit in the VIP section and talk to players after practice."

se-alum

Posts: 13,948

Mar 27, 2014 11:34pm

GoChiefs;1597256 wrote:White's going above and beyond now. That fan has made out.

"A team official confirmed White would present Hoyt with two seasons tickets and two Super Bowl tickets.

Hoyt also will receive pregame sideline passes to any one game and will be a guest of White's at training camp, where he'll sit in the VIP section and talk to players after practice."

I'm guessing the Falcons are going above and beyond just to put it to sleep.

Rotinaj

Posts: 7,699

Mar 27, 2014 11:42pm

Yea it's definitely the Falcons. No way he just randomly goes from one extreme to the other on his own.

Automatik

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Mar 28, 2014 1:14pm

Eagles cut Jackson.

Gang ties?
http://deadspin.com/eagles-cut-desean-jackson-amid-claims-of-gang-ties-1553730474

Laley23

Posts: 29,506

Mar 28, 2014 1:17pm

That article on NJ.Com I think it was is pretty damning. Wouldnt be surprised if he never played a down in the NFL again, given what transpired with Aaron Hernandez.

Laley23

Posts: 29,506

Mar 28, 2014 1:18pm

Yep, NJ.com

Here is the article.

http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2014/03/eagles_desean_jackson_off-the-field_troubles.html#incart_graystrip#incart_orangestrip