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NFL Offseason 2020

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    #272
    Foxtrol
    Registered Users Posts: 11,006 ✭✭✭✭Foxtrol


    The_Honeybadger wrote: »
    Are you thinking they might pull the plug on Dak? Is the Dalton thing a shot across the bow to make Dak aware that they have a fail safe?

    I like Dak but I do wonder if he is worth the kind of money he is looking for. They really should have wrapped all this up last off season for a reasonable number as soon as he eligible for an extension.

    I don't see how this really impacts any thoughts on pulling the plug, as Dalton is only signed for a small one year deal so if they drop Dak then Dalton will look for starter money. It does protect them against Dak sitting out, but that risk is already quite low with the new CBA.

    For Dallas, he will be a high level back up and there is a chance that a QB goes down and they can trade Dalton for a decent return on a minimal investment.

    From a Dalton perspective, this is probably a very wise move as well. At worst one year at home in a low tax state but a chance that if he gets any game time, either with a Dak injury or traded, he can set a team up to overpay him like the Jags did with Foles.

    On Dak's contract, $100m+ guaranteed money is basically the minimum for starter QBs these days. A lesser player in Goff and a sick note like Wentz both got $110m guaranteed in the last 2 off seasons. For all the talk of Dalton signing giving the Cowboys leverage, Jerry simply messed up by not signing him earlier and now they're in the situation where they have to pay him top money or he'll walk and get it elsewhere.


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    #273
    jack presley
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    https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1258344040183083009


    3 hours.....!!! The sooner there's some real football the better


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    #274
    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,093 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    Apparently the 4 non-conference games for each team will be scheduled first, so the AFC v NFC games. The thinking being that if they can't start on time they can drop those games and go to a 12 game season while keeping the divisional and in-conference games intact.


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    #275
    BonnieSituation
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    adrian522 wrote: »
    Apparently the 4 non-conference games for each team will be scheduled first, so the AFC v NFC games. The thinking being that if they can't start on time they can drop those games and go to a 12 game season while keeping the divisional and in-conference games intact.

    Solid reasonings.

    Broncos v Buccs first up so.


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    #276
    Lionbacker
    Registered Users Posts: 981 ✭✭✭Lionbacker


    adrian522 wrote: »
    Apparently the 4 non-conference games for each team will be scheduled first, so the AFC v NFC games. The thinking being that if they can't start on time they can drop those games and go to a 12 game season while keeping the divisional and in-conference games intact.

    it seems as though thats not the case. A few schedule leaks are appearing & it looks quite normal. For example I found out the Lions are at home against the Bears week 1.

    https://twitter.com/DannyParkins/status/1258398148273352705

    Usually the leaks are reliable enough.


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    #277
    gstack166
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    https://twitter.com/mmehtanydn/status/1258432393146511360?s=21

    If they pile the divisional games at the front half of the season do you think it’s feasible they’re planning for less games? Seen that mentioned a few times.


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    #278
    D9Male
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    A three hour show on the NFL schedule shows how far this pandemic has impacted life.


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    #279
    Itssoeasy
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    adrian522 wrote: »
    Apparently the 4 non-conference games for each team will be scheduled first, so the AFC v NFC games. The thinking being that if they can't start on time they can drop those games and go to a 12 game season while keeping the divisional and in-conference games intact.

    Sound logic in fairness except the eagles are heavily rumoured to be playing the
    redkins in week 1
    but I like the playing of non conference games first.


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    #280
    VillaMad
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    https://twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1258499821687750663


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    #281
    Foxtrol
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    Lots of the media basing their strength of schedule on the performance of teams from last year, which is a bit pointless given how quickly things can change in the NFL.

    There is obviously no exact science for it but below is how the bookies feel about the difficulty of schedules

    https://twitter.com/SharpFootball/status/1258470525069901827?s=20


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