DefenseWins Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Cue the "No way this season doesn't get cancelled" folks. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Hooray. Let's play some ball. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBilz2500 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Time to play ball!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Let’s go!!!! Huuuuuuge step closer to a season. Keep matriculating the ball down the field boys! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 So everyone give the actual decision makers, yes those state governors, a pat on the back that they deserve for allowing pro football to happen for our entertainment, Booyah !!!! We should all be happy. ? Go Bills!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 1 hour ago, MJS said: Cue the "No way this season doesn't get cancelled" folks. I don’t see it being cancelled. I’m more concerned about the finishing than the beginning. Time will tell. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, Augie said: I don’t see it being cancelled. I’m more concerned about the finishing than the beginning. Time will tell. I've been told many times the past month that there will be no football and I am basically a fool for thinking that the season could start on time. I've always felt that the season would begin according to plan. But yes, I've been concerned that it will get cancelled or postponed a few weeks in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
par73 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 With how quickly they reached an agreement on terms for getting things going, it is clear they are determined to play. How this ultimately plays out is the question . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 With no fans in the stands, you’re going to hear the thud of the pads loudly. Some hits are going to sound like car crashes. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 So which horny 20-something is going to screw it all up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Great news! Now it is on the players to follow the protocols and live within the social distancing limitations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 (edited) This tweet does not mention salary cap effects. Believe all decrease to cap will be spread over next 4 years, not just next year. As a Bills fan , i would have preferred longer...we have lots of young talent sign over the next 4 years...could put a strain on signing some of the homegrowns Edited July 25, 2020 by plenzmd1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 11 hours ago, MJS said: I've been told many times the past month that there will be no football and I am basically a fool for thinking that the season could start on time. I've always felt that the season would begin according to plan. But yes, I've been concerned that it will get cancelled or postponed a few weeks in. it’s already not starting normal or on time - at this point it’s just a matter of how abnormal things get before a regular season game cancels. Hopefully we don’t cross that threshold, but not a huge deal if we do 11 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: ain’t not a player showing up to that game this year. 9 hours ago, par73 said: With how quickly they reached an agreement on terms for getting things going, it is clear they are determined to play. How this ultimately plays out is the question . Yup I think it’s clear they all want a season, despite the folks too hung up on every word during the negotiations saying otherwise. built out some flexibility and now just a matter of how far changing guidelines, regulations, and health of teams may force them to bend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 19 minutes ago, NoSaint said: it’s already not starting normal or on time - at this point it’s just a matter of how abnormal things get before a regular season game cancels. Hopefully we don’t cross that threshold, but not a huge deal if we do ain’t not a player showing up to that game this year. Yup I think it’s clear they all want a season, despite the folks too hung up on every word during the negotiations saying otherwise. built out some flexibility and now just a matter of how far changing guidelines, regulations, and health of teams may force them to bend. Seems like an obvious year to just cancel the pro bowl altogether 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 8 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Seems like an obvious year to just cancel the pro bowl altogether im sure they have contracts in place with the stadium, convention center, hotels, tv etc.... that would be expensive to get out of this early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 NFLPA Player Reps Vote to Approve New CBA Changes for 2020 Season Part of the deal includes keeping this year's salary cap at $198.2 million and setting a minimum cap of $175 million for 2021. Albert Breer of The MMQB reported Friday the latest proposal represents a $10 million increase of next year's cap from the league's previous offer. Any further financial deficit created by the coronavirus pandemic would be spread across the following four years (2022-25). https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2901541-nfl-nflpa-reportedly-discussing-175-million-minimum-salary-cap-for-2021-season?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 2 hours ago, NoSaint said: it’s already not starting normal or on time - at this point it’s just a matter of how abnormal things get before a regular season game cancels. The season is. Preseason is not. But I wasn't talking about preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICanSleepWhenI'mDead Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 There may be opportunities next year for the Bills to pick up players that must be cut to get under next year's potentially lower salary cap: https://sports.yahoo.com/several-teams-rough-cap-shape-095959408.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Shocking news!!!! There was never any chance the players would vote to not approve, despite all of their social media posing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 50 days to kickoff!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 NFLPA agrees unanimously to every thing they want but will take to court anything they could not win on bargaining table. I wonder if laywers, plaintiffs and judge execute social distancing and wear masks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 (edited) The cardboard fans are clapping Edited July 25, 2020 by HOUSE 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICanSleepWhenI'mDead Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Limeaid said: NFLPA agrees unanimously to every thing they want but will take to court anything they could not win on bargaining table. I wonder if laywers, plaintiffs and judge execute social distancing and wear masks. Nationwide resource re various federal courts: https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/court-website-links/court-orders-and-updates-during-covid19-pandemic WNY federal court: https://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/sites/nywd/files/COVID-19 General Order - Extension Through September 25%2C 2020.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 are they going to pump in fan noise like MLB? I hate that. If there are no fans, just play it that way. Will be a unique viewing experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 22 hours ago, Limeaid said: NFLPA agrees unanimously to every thing they want but will take to court anything they could not win on bargaining table. I wonder if laywers, plaintiffs and judge execute social distancing and wear masks. Huh? 21 hours ago, HOUSE said: The cardboard fans are clapping Did Hitler go for a beer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Love the ability to protect 4 practice squad players Also it's good that you can send a guy back down without waivers That sounds perfect for a guy like Fromm to me... And maybe Wade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveorhatembillsfan4life Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 29 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said: Love the ability to protect 4 practice squad players Also it's good that you can send a guy back down without waivers That sounds perfect for a guy like Fromm to me... And maybe Wade My guess Jason Croom protected all year lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 4 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Is it sent to them in this exact small font? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 22 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Smart move by the NFL. Maybe institute a "tip line" like the NBA has? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan5121 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 (edited) So while it’s been pretty obvious that fans weren’t likely to attend games, I’d assume that since the NFL is forbidding players from attending other sporting events as it’s high risk, they wouldn’t have fans come to theirs would they? If they do allow fans, I’d be willing to go, but I don’t see how they can prevent players from attending while allowing fans into their own. Unless they are going to claim theirs is the safest of all sports Edited July 26, 2020 by billsfan5121 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Just now, billsfan5121 said: So while obvious that fans weren’t likely to attend games, I’d assume that since the NFL is forbidding players from attending other sporting events as it’s high risk, they wouldn’t have fans come to theirs would they? If they do allow fans, I’d be willing to go, but I don’t see how they can prevent players from attending while allowing fans into their own. Unless they are going to claim theirs is the safest of all sports It's because they're the owners and they make the rules. And fans attending their games helps their pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan5121 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Doc said: It's because they're the owners and they make the rules. And fans attending their games helps their pockets. I get that. I just think it’s interesting though that they claim attendance of a sporting event is high risk, while potentially allowing fans into their own event. Like I said, I’d go to a game if it were allowed, but the nfls wording of this is kind of funny to me Edited July 26, 2020 by billsfan5121 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 On 7/26/2020 at 7:30 PM, Doc said: Smart move by the NFL. Maybe institute a "tip line" like the NBA has? Give tipster credit at NFL.com shop - keep the money in the family. Can players tip on fellow teammates they are competing against? This could become the next fantasy football! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 On 7/26/2020 at 7:37 PM, billsfan5121 said: I get that. I just think it’s interesting though that they claim attendance of a sporting event is high risk, while potentially allowing fans into their own event. Like I said, I’d go to a game if it were allowed, but the nfls wording of this is kind of funny to me There is a big difference between players under controlled circumstances and masses of fans who are often under influence of alcohol and in large crowds with people puking on others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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