blzrul Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 The fact that it's on at 6:30 a.m. here in the West isn't causing me angst - but it occurs to me that the higher the viewership, the more likely we're going to see this continue. Only in the future, it will be PPV. So that means you can pay for Sunday Ticket and still get screwed. Hence, I am not going to watch. I hope that it will be on NFL Replay. Screw you Goodell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Bold strategy, cotton. Let's see if it pays off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 (edited) The fact that it's on at 6:30 a.m. here in the West isn't causing me angst - but it occurs to me that the higher the viewership, the more likely we're going to see this continue. Only in the future, it will be PPV. So that means you can pay for Sunday Ticket and still get screwed. Hence, I am not going to watch. I hope that it will be on NFL Replay. Screw you Goodell. GamePass? Yes. NFL Replay for Ills vs. Hags? Doubt it. Edited October 23, 2015 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Bold strategy, cotton. Let's see if it pays off. Bahahaha! Let me tell you, a double-fault final-play elimination hasn't occurred since the Helsinki episode of 1919, and I think we all remember how THAT turned out! CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 How are you going to be able to refrain from watching the EJ to Hogan connection? I mean, this is must see TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 How are you going to be able to refrain from watching the EJ to Hogan connection? I mean, this is must see TV It's gonna be all day. Hogan should be on everyone's FanDuel/DraftKings bargain list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I welcome an online PPV model, quite frankly. Buy in bulk at scale, or buy game to game. Would be a hell of a lot cheaper than the several hundred DTV charges for the ticket...on top of your satellite subscription. Plus, even if they sold ads at a reduced cost, it would probably still net more revenue for the shield. Resist all you like. But it's happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridge Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 How are you going to be able to refrain from watching the EJ to Hogan connection? I mean, this is must see TV Must see mobile device video stream* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 The fact that it's on at 6:30 a.m. here in the West isn't causing me angst - but it occurs to me that the higher the viewership, the more likely we're going to see this continue. Only in the future, it will be PPV. So that means you can pay for Sunday Ticket and still get screwed. Hence, I am not going to watch. I hope that it will be on NFL Replay. Screw you Goodell. Good idea, I'm guessing the NFL is rethinking this concept as we speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I welcome an online PPV model, quite frankly. Buy in bulk at scale, or buy game to game. Would be a hell of a lot cheaper than the several hundred DTV charges for the ticket...on top of your satellite subscription. Plus, even if they sold ads at a reduced cost, it would probably still net more revenue for the shield. Resist all you like. But it's happening. Pretty much what I was thinking. With the blackout rule gone and only sunday ticket being available for watching all games the NFL and other networks are going to start turning over rocks to find a way to make more money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Must see mobile device video stream* , I stand corrected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Pretty much what I was thinking. With the blackout rule gone and only sunday ticket being available for watching all games the NFL and other networks are going to start turning over rocks to find a way to make more money. I for one welcome our corporate overlords - as long as I can get my Bills game fix... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortlandiaEast Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Swill... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 (edited) I welcome an online PPV model, quite frankly. Buy in bulk at scale, or buy game to game. Would be a hell of a lot cheaper than the several hundred DTV charges for the ticket...on top of your satellite subscription. Plus, even if they sold ads at a reduced cost, it would probably still net more revenue for the shield. Resist all you like. But it's happening. As a consumer I love the idea of an a la carte PPV model as well. However I struggle with how the NFL would make more money doing that than they do bundling it the way they do now. If it means less money for the NFL, I can't see them going that way. Then again I guess if they eliminated the ticket and made each PPV $25, fans of one team would pay $400 for one season instead of whatever the ticket costs now. And the bonus for the consumer would be they wouldn't need to subscribe to DTV to get the games. Hmmmm. I seem to be changing my mind mid post Edited October 23, 2015 by CodeMonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blzrul Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 I pay $4000 a year for season tickets, plus the travel to go to 3-4 games, plus the loss I take on tickets that don't sell because the team sucks. I'm not paying another $25 to stream a game. I had to get a Fire TV stick (because I didn't want to mess with HDMI and my smart TV is too old to be compatible with Win10) ... plus remember that internet providers will, sooner or later (some already do) start charging per usage. I can only imagine what it would cost to stream a few games a month on top of PPV. EJ to Hogan is tempting though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 How are you going to be able to refrain from watching the EJ to Hogan connection? I mean, this is must see TV oh god so much for being ambassadors for the game and gaining international fans. they are probably going to kick us out of the country after this one and tell us not to come back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I welcome an online PPV model, quite frankly. Buy in bulk at scale, or buy game to game. Would be a hell of a lot cheaper than the several hundred DTV charges for the ticket...on top of your satellite subscription. Plus, even if they sold ads at a reduced cost, it would probably still net more revenue for the shield. Resist all you like. But it's happening. and great for all those without high speed Internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I welcome an online PPV model, quite frankly. Buy in bulk at scale, or buy game to game. Would be a hell of a lot cheaper than the several hundred DTV charges for the ticket...on top of your satellite subscription. Plus, even if they sold ads at a reduced cost, it would probably still net more revenue for the shield. Resist all you like. But it's happening. They actually charge for Sunday Ticket? News to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imran Q Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 The fact that it's on at 6:30 a.m. here in the West isn't causing me angst - but it occurs to me that the higher the viewership, the more likely we're going to see this continue. Only in the future, it will be PPV. So that means you can pay for Sunday Ticket and still get screwed. Hence, I am not going to watch. I hope that it will be on NFL Replay. Screw you Goodell. What's ironic is that this game is really the first free and available game for everyone in the world. But it's a test run on adding a new medium and revenue source for the NFL. We are always going to have to pay for it (I'm an out of market long time Sunday Ticket Owner). I don't see it supplanting Sunday Ticket but being a secondary revenue source-at least at first. While this game is free, ultimately they may offer a la carte Internet options for viewing various games. I would welcome that. I remember crazy days of sneaking onto rooftops of apartment buildings and setting up a secret and hidden satellite (yeah did that) or jimmy rigging it on my Chicago downtown apartment balcony where satellites were not welcome and then covering it up with a plant (yup), etc. Frankly this option, if it had existed, would have made my life much easier. Also your one person boycott of a free streaming game isn't going to change much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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