A Continuous Journey: 2024 NFL Offseason Thread

Imagine if they were good?

By 7-3 vote, Charlotte City Council approves $650 million for Panthers stadium renovation

 

Jacksonville falls into line ...

Jacksonville OK's $1.4B renovation of Jags stadium

And for the Mike Florio-Jason La Canfora Jaguars-to-London conspiracy theory crowd, there is this:

"In addition to the renovation, the deal between the city and the Jaguars also includes a 30-year lease that would begin once the stadium reopens and a non-relocation agreement, which would put to rest the relocation rumors that have surrounded the small-market franchise for the past 15 years. There also is a clause that limits the Jaguars to one home game annually in London unless mandated by the NFL to participate in an additional international game once every four seasons -- and that's only during the seasons in which the team has nine home games (every odd year)."

 

Biggest loss in NFL history? And its funny, because the story has been underreported. Not much coverage from the NFL partners - I wonder why that is?

Jury enters $4.096 billion verdict against NFL in Sunday Ticket class action

 

I hope to be able to buy one (1) beer with my share of the settlement.

 

Meanwhile, you can save a hundred bucks.

 

About 6 months ago, I participated in a mock trial/paid survey for this Sunday Ticket case. An attorney presented both sides.
People who knew little to nothing about the NFL hated the NFL's case, and were ready to give billions to the plaintiffs. I was flabbergasted. But based on my experience, this result doesn't surprise me.

 

Rest assured the Supreme Court, where this is headed, will feel quite differently in a 6-3 vote.

 

The NFL better hurry because Trump is probably not that big of a fan of the NFL is he?

 

Tell more! Was it online? How long did it go on for? How did you get involved.

 

Why were you flabbergasted? I don't know much about the merits of this case because it is the most unreported sports business story in years. But based upon my observations of the NFL and the way they conduct business I certainly would never be surprised that the league loses an antitrust case.

 

It was just like a paid study group. I got my name on a list - hell, I will take a day off to get $200-$300. I got a call, and was asked a bunch of questions for pre qualifying. I guess my demographic/answers suited them.

Met in west LA for a full day. Probably 8-5. Breakfast and lunch. They explained that one attorney was going to give both sides of the Sunday Ticket argument. Their logic was if two different persons performed each side, you might feel biased for one side or another. This attorney spoke an hour each for each side, them went back for counter arguments.

We then met in jury groups. A proctor was watching from a video monitor. He ended up coming in, asking questions.

Like I said, people (who I can strongly assume knew little antitrust law) did not like the NFL's arguments.

We left with our check - and a promise not to talk - like I am doing here.