2022-2023 NFL Season

[Hards Alumni]

It is hard to believe but Dodger stadium is the 3rd oldest park in the Majors and I don't think that park is "outdated". Perhaps the Sox are looking for a better location. It amazes me that some stadiums that are not even 40 years old are being replaced. As some have said it is not about the game anymore but the "experience".

40 years is a long time.  How long should these places last?  40 years ago there was no internet, and MTV was just coming on the air.  More than half the people currently alive were not born.

[muwarrior69]

40 years is a long time.  How long should these places last?  40 years ago there was no internet, and MTV was just coming on the air.  More than half the people currently alive were not born.

So the Sox will get their third stadium while the Cubs stay at Wrigley, go figure; not to mention Fenway, though those venues do have their charm. If you put a winning team on the field the place where they play won't matter much, at least to the fans.

[The Sultan]

It is hard to believe but Dodger stadium is the 3rd oldest park in the Majors and I don't think that park is "outdated". Perhaps the Sox are looking for a better location. It amazes me that some stadiums that are not even 40 years old are being replaced. As some have said it is not about the game anymore but the "experience".

40? You have two that were less than 30 replaced recently - for the Rangers and the Braves.

The problem with a lot of stadiums is that they aren't maintained well at all. If the team is in charge of it, they really won't do much because they'd rather just get a new stadium in the end. If the municipality is, they oftentimes don't allocate enough.

[Uncle Rico]

So the Sox will get their third stadium while the Cubs stay at Wrigley, go figure; not to mention Fenway, though those venues do have their charm. If you put a winning team on the field the place where they play won't matter much, at least to the fans.

Look at the Cardinals.  Almost 1/4 of the stadium is filled nightly

[Hards Alumni]

So the Sox will get their third stadium while the Cubs stay at Wrigley, go figure; not to mention Fenway, though those venues do have their charm. If you put a winning team on the field the place where they play won't matter much, at least to the fans.

Cool.  Fenway and Wrigley both suck.

They've tricked their fans into them being classic so they don't have to upgrade. 

[JWags85]

Cool.  Fenway and Wrigley both suck.

They've tricked their fans into them being classic so they don't have to upgrade. 

Even as a Cubs fan I would agree with you, but new Wrigley after the facelift is much improved.

[dgies9156]

As a Bear season ticket subscriber for 27 years, I've been in both the "old" and "new" Soldier Field as well as Champaign.

I concur with other comments in this thread. The new Soldier Field is a great place to watch a game, once you're inside. We were in 438 near the top for many years and it was incredible what you saw on the field compared to the view of television. The game was much more real. For the last five years or so, we moved down to Row 12 in 438 and it was fantastic. But climbing Mt. McCaskey to get up to upper level seats -- ugh!!! I had friends that would not go with me because that climb was way too stressful.

Getting to Soldier Field, getting access to amenities and getting into and out of the stadium was a nightmare. My fear was that someone was going to be crushed to death exiting the 300/400 level and headed downstairs. And the buses to Millennium Park -- yikes. Cattle being led to slaughter are treated more humanely. They could not have built a stadium in a place more unfriendly for most of Chicago.

For a $300 million cost overrun, you think they could have done better.

As to Arlington Heights, they Gone! There is nothing the Mayor and the Governor can do short of condemning about 100 acres of land somewhere and giving it to the Bears. That, I guarantee, will not happen. The Mayor and her hench-people are protecting the interests of the Chicago Park District.

[MU82]

Not sure it's a great sign that the Cardinals felt they had to include a mandatory 4-hours-per-week of film watching in Murray's contract.

They removed the clause from the contract yesterday because it made both sides look idiotic.

[Ardmore Mug]

Heard today on ESPN radio an interview with him, I think from when he was a rookie.  He said he doesn't need to study and do that all 24 hr stuff.  He knows what's coming. Its all in his head. He doesn't need to view previous games of the opponents, or even his own past games, becuz he knows what's coming...lol   

[Pakuni]

Deshaun Watson's suspension is two games fewer than Mychal Kendricks got for insider trading.

[Uncle Rico]

Deshaun Watson's suspension is two games fewer than Mychal Kendricks got for insider trading.

Pretty disgraceful

[JWags85]

Deshaun Watson's suspension is two games fewer than Mychal Kendricks got for insider trading.

This is a good time to remember Kendricks' had one of the stupidest and most hilariously flagrant insider trading records of all time.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Deshaun Watson's suspension is two games fewer than Mychal Kendricks got for insider trading.

Justice is based on who was victimized. As Scott Galloway likes to point out, Elizabeth Holmes didn't get prosecuted because her shitty blood tests didn't work for consumers, she got prosecuted because her lies screwed over wealthy investors.

[Jockey]

Justice is based on who was victimized. As Scott Galloway likes to point out, Elizabeth Holmes didn't get prosecuted because her crapty blood tests didn't work for consumers, she got prosecuted because her lies screwed over wealthy investors.

Women don't matter. In society, but especially in sports. The man is a serial sexual predator who is so evil that he has to have a clause in his contract that he can only get massages under team supervision.

His punishment? A $300,000 fine. Enjoy America, women.

[cheebs09]

Deshaun Watson's suspension is two games fewer than Mychal Kendricks got for insider trading.

One difference is Kendricks plead guilty where Watson has only settled. I would like to think the penalty would be much harsher if he was found guilty. Granted, the prison sentence would likely outweigh the NFL suspension.

I'm not sure if the NFL also took into account that he missed all of last year.

[Jockey]

One difference is Kendricks plead guilty where Watson has only settled. I would like to think the penalty would be much harsher if he was found guilty. Granted, the prison sentence would likely outweigh the NFL suspension.

I'm not sure if the NFL also took into account that he missed all of last year.

This still will be appealed and Goodell will get final say. I would like to think he will increase the punishment especially considering the flak he took for the Ray Rice debacle.

[Pakuni]

One difference is Kendricks plead guilty where Watson has only settled. I would like to think the penalty would be much harsher if he was found guilty. Granted, the prison sentence would likely outweigh the NFL suspension.

I'm not sure if the NFL also took into account that he missed all of last year.

To be clear, this wasn't the decision of thr NFL. It's a retired judge hired to decide the matter.
And her rationale for the slap on the wrist is pretty appalling.  Essentially, she found that the NFL proved Watson committed sexual assault, endangered others and harmed the league, but because players in similar circumstances only got six games (looking at you, Ben), that's how she must also find.

[The Sultan]

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/08/02/nfl-suspends-stephen-ross-for-tampering-with-sean-payton-tom-brady/

Between this and the whole "Tank for Tua" scenario, it doesn't seem like Stephen Ross is a very competent owner.

[Uncle Rico]

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/08/02/nfl-suspends-stephen-ross-for-tampering-with-sean-payton-tom-brady/

Between this and the whole "Tank for Tua" scenario, it doesn't seem like Stephen Ross is a very competent owner.

Fits in well with the majority of NFL owners

[cheebs09]

To be clear, this wasn't the decision of thr NFL. It's a retired judge hired to decide the matter.
And her rationale for the slap on the wrist is pretty appalling.  Essentially, she found that the NFL proved Watson committed sexual assault, endangered others and harmed the league, but because players in similar circumstances only got six games (looking at you, Ben), that's how she must also find.

Thanks for the background. Jockey too.

Will be interesting to see where it goes from here.

[pbiflyer]

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/08/02/nfl-suspends-stephen-ross-for-tampering-with-sean-payton-tom-brady/

Between this and the whole "Tank for Tua" scenario, it doesn't seem like Stephen Ross is a very competent owner.

I am a life long Dolphin fan. He is not.

[Babybluejeans]

Good metaphor for the Browns' decision to go all-in on Watson: https://twitter.com/i/status/1558229380656254977.

[MuggsyB]

Some rookie apparently booted a  82 yard punt yesterday?  How is that humanly possible?

[tower912]

Google 'Punt god'.    All will be explained.

[Uncle Rico]

Some rookie apparently booted a  82 yard punt yesterday?  How is that humanly possible?

By kicking the football