Vin+ 3,121 Posted September 26, 2019 Quote https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27707277/sources-nfl-owners-proposing-17-game-slate As talks continue for a new collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and the players' union, the most dramatic proposal on the table from owners is an expanded regular season to 17 games that could eliminate preseason games in their entirety, sources told ESPN. The NFL Players Association is not interested in an expanded season, especially without a significant increase in its percentage of the revenue. In July, NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith told ESPN's Cameron Wolfe that the idea of a then-discussed 18-game schedule would not be in the players' best interest. NFL owners had imposed the start of the season as a deadline for a new CBA, and even though the 2019 season is underway without a new deal, sources on both sides believe that important progress has been made and a deal is getting closer. There even are those who believe that the CBA stands a strong chance of getting done this season, sources told ESPN. For now, both parties are committed to talking and will resume discussions after Smith finishes his annual visit with each of the 32 NFL teams. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, pitted against each other during talks on the commissioner's contract a couple of years ago, are leading the way to push through a new CBA at some time this season, league sources said. The current CBA between NFL players and owners expires after the 2020 season. Best of both worlds. No preseason and we get an extra week of football that actually matters. Let's do this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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SteVo+ 3,702 Posted September 28, 2019 Odd-numbered games FTL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted September 28, 2019 time to bitch about 10-7 making the playoffs now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites