NFL extends the extension they already extended

[NickMordo]

If you're still following, They extended yesterday's deadline by 24 hours (so it would expire today, Friday, at midnight) and have now extended it one week to next Friday.

However, my money is on yet another extension next Friday. They will keep doing it until something gets done.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6181794

 

[Mizzougrad96]

Any way you look at it, this is very good news.

 

[Mark2010]

At least the two sides are talking and apparently making some progress... or at least not moving backwards.

 

[Michael_ Gee]

The very worst pessimistic case you can make for this is that both sides think it is in their interest to LOOK like they're making progress, which in itself would be a good thing.
It certainly appears as if the TV money ruling has made the owners less eager for the lockout, and I think we all assume the players never were.

 

[Boom_70]

Season ticket invoices just went out. If they went to lockout no doubt the checks would stop coming in.

 

[Flying Headbutt]

Gee and Boom have it right. The "lockout insurance" isn't there now, and season ticket invoices are due. Owners suddenly had to bargain in good faith.

 

[Herbert Anchovy]

The federal bailout program was extended also. Big whoop.

 

[poindexter]

Good ****ing lord. Wake me up when they reached an agreement. Until then, this is nothing but a hand job.

 

[da man]

Good ****ing lord. Wake me up when they reached an agreement. Until then, this is nothing but a hand job.

Hey, don't underestimate the hand job.

 

[Starman]

Owners kick the can along the road, get the season ticket money in the bank, then slam the door.

 

[Stoney]

Season ticket invoices just went out. If they went to lockout no doubt the checks would stop coming in.

Boom does have a knack for cutting to the meat of the matter when it comes to the dollars/cents stuff. Owners have a clear incentive to give the impression that progress is being made and an agreement imminent until those checks have hit their mailbox. This news may have as much to do with that as anything else. Wouldn't read too much into it.

 

[trifectarich]

Season ticket invoices just went out. If they went to lockout no doubt the checks would stop coming in.

Anyone who sends in a check before they know exactly how many games are going to played is a damn idiot.

 

[Boom_70]

Season ticket invoices just went out. If they went to lockout no doubt the checks would stop coming in.

Anyone who sends in a check before they know exactly how many games are going to played is a damn idiot.

True but you are kind of locked in. Specially PSL owners. If you don't send money you lose your seats or are in default on PSL.

Jets give 3 options -
1 Pay in full now
2 Pay over 6 payment via checking account debit with
first being March 10

3 Two payments - Half by April 1 and balance due
when training camp opening is announced.

Likely that opt 2 is best option for most meaning money starts rolling in next week. Second best is probably 2 payment option which means more money comes in by April 1 .

My feeling is that April 1 is probably big decision point for owners. If not resolved by then it will drag out because owners will have cash flow to work with.

 

[Herbert Anchovy]

Season ticket invoices just went out. If they went to lockout no doubt the checks would stop coming in.

Anyone who sends in a check before they know exactly how many games are going to played is a damn idiot.

Roger that.

 

[Boom_70]

With things like facebook and twitter it would be a lot easier for fans to stage an uprising. Possibly a mass season ticket holder holdback of money.

 

[Gutter]

Season ticket invoices just went out. If they went to lockout no doubt the checks would stop coming in.

Anyone who sends in a check before they know exactly how many games are going to played is a damn idiot.

And if you're a Packers season ticket holder subscribing to that mentality, you go to the end of the line.

Any money sent in going to games not play would be applied to future games, just like they do with playoff invoices. We paid for Packers home playoff game tickets this year, but obviously didn't get any games. Therefore, that money is applied to next season's tickets.

 

[Michael_ Gee]

I would think a class action lawsuit of ALL NFL season ticket holders demanding that at the very least their money be put in escrow until the situation is resolved might have some effect, especially if it's begun by a request for an injunction against policies like those of the Packers.

 

[Starman]

The owners are all multi-billionaires anyway, they can survive a season (or five) without football.

 

[Boom_70]

I would think a class action lawsuit of ALL NFL season ticket holders demanding that at the very least their money be put in escrow until the situation is resolved might have some effect, especially if it's begun by a request for an injunction against policies like those of the Packers.

At least all PSL holders since they paid for something that might not be delivered.

The owers are "devaluing" the PSL investment by their actions.

 

[poindexter]

Nice read. I like this Nate Jackson, read several interesting things by him on Deadspin.

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