Around the LeaguePatriots OpinionNFL owners propose the most ridiculous idea to get an 18-game scheduleNew Womens Duke Dawson Jersey ,38commentsThe most reasonable response to this is probably ‘LOL.’EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:NFL owners propose the most ridiculous idea to get an 18-game scheduleTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesIt’s been no secret that the NFL ownership assembly wants to increase the regular season schedule from the current 16 games to 18. And why wouldn’t it want this? According to calculations done by the NFL Players Association, which opposes the idea because of injury concerns among other reasons, an additional two games on each team’s schedule would increase the league’s annual revenue by up to $2.5 billion.The NFLPA is not impressed, however, and remains steadfast in its position that two more games are not favorable from the players’ position — something the association’s executive director, DeMaurice Smith, recently told ESPN: “I don’t see an 18-game schedule — under any circumstance — being in the best interest of our players. If somebody wants to make an 18-game proposal, we’ll look at it. I haven’t seen anything that makes me think that it would be good for the players.”While the NFLPA also estimates that the schedule’s two-game increase would add around $15 million to the salary cap for each team in year one, concerns about players’ health in the short and the long term seem to overrule any financial interests at this point. “It’s easy to say it’s more money. But is it good for us? The answer is no,” continued Smith when discussing one of the biggest issues in the ongoing collective bargaining discussions between the NFL and the NFLPA.In order to sway the player representatives’ opinion on the matter http://www.patriotslockerroom.com/authentic-trent-brown-jersey , the league proposed a bold new concept — one that can best be classified as ridiculous: according to the Wall Street Journal’s Andrew Beaton, ownership brought up the idea of an 18-game regular season format in which each player is allowed to only dress for 16 games.Even with no further details available at this point in time, the idea sounds pretty bad. Just look at it from a fan-perspective: You pay the full price (or more on the secondary market) to see New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady play only to find out shortly before the game that he won’t participate despite being healthy. You’d probably not be too thrilled about it; and you’d probably not be the only one, which might lead to worse attendance numbers for lower-profile games when those star players are most likely to sit.Add the decreased quality put on the field during such games across the league and the logistics behind it to the equation and you see why this proposal is likely doomed. Above all else, however, it does something different: it shows just how badly owners want more games (i.e. revenue), and how players are so far not willing to give in. Needless to say that this issue will be one of the core topics to discuss during negotiations for the new CBA.Earlier this month, it was reported that both the NFL and the NFLPA want to get a deal done before the 2019 regular season (the second to last under the current CBA). However, the latest reports about increasing the schedule and the resistance from the players’ side make this an ambitious goal. All the information you need to watch the third preseason game." Patriots Game Day2019 Preseason Patriots vs Panthers: How to watch, game time Duron Harmon Jersey , TV schedule, channels, radio, live online streaming, betting oddsNew,2commentsAll the information you need to watch the third preseason game.EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:2019 Preseason Patriots vs Panthers: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, channels, radio Womens Tedy Bruschi Jersey , live online streaming, betting oddsTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Dannie Walls/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesJust five days after their preseason game against the Tennessee Titans, the New England Patriots will be back on the field today to take on the Carolina Panthers. The contest surely projects to be an interesting one considering that preseason game number three usually is seen as the ‘dress rehearsal’ for the regular season: teams play most of their starters and actually prepare for the game as if it were a normal one.This means that now is the perfect time to put on your Tom Brady jersey, and watch him work his magic in the middle of the Patriots’ starting offense — with the top-team defense on the other side of the ball. And with all that in mind, let’s find out how to actually follow tonight’s game:Game Information: Patriots (2-0) vs Panthers (1-1)Date: Thursday, August 22, 2019Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ETLocation: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough MASB Nation affiliate: Cat Scratch ReaderThe Patriots provide an in-depth breakdown on their website.TelevisionNetwork: Patriots Preseason NetworkBroadcast team: Bob Socci (play-by-play), Scott Zolak (color commentary), Rob Ninkovich (sideline) http://www.patriotslockerroom.com/authentic-lawrence-guy-jersey , Steve Burton (sideline)The Patriots Preseason Network is available in all New England states as well as Alaska and Hawaii:Boston MA: WBZ-TV (Channel 4)Springfield MA: WWLP-TV (Channel 22)New Haven CT: WTNH-TV (Channel 8)Portland ME: WMTW-TV (Channel 8)Bangor ME: WVII-TV (Channel 7)Manchester NH: WMUR-TV (Channel 9)Providence RI: WPRI-TV (Channel 12)Burlington VT: WCAX-TV (Channel 3)For additional stations, please check out the broadcast information on patriots.com.RadioStation: 98.5 FM The Sports HubBroadcast team: Dan Roche (play-by-play) and Matt Chatham (color commentary)98.5 FM is available through the following stations:Boston MA: WBZ 98.5 FMSpringfield MA: WAQY 102.1 FMWorcester MA: WWFX 100.1 FMMilford MA: WMRC 101.3 FM / 1490 AMPortland ME: WBLM 102.9 FMBangor ME: WEZQ 92.9 FMHartford CT: WTIC 1080 AMConcord NH: WNNH 99.1 FMBurlington VT: WCPV 101.3 FMProvidence RI: WPRO 630 AMFor additional stations, please check out the broadcast information on patriots.com.Online streamingLocal live streaming: Fans from the local market area can watch the game live on patriots.com/preseason or in the Patriots App.International live streaming: The Patriots provide streams in three nations abroad:United Kingdom: patriots.com/preseasonlive-ukGermany: patriots.com/preseasonlive-germanyMexico: patriots.com/preseasonlive-mexicoYou can also stream the game by using NFL Game Pass (international viewers only).OddsLine: Patriots -3.5Over/Under: 42For more betting information, please visit SB Nation’s Betting Section.Pats Pulpit coverageSocial media: Pats Pulpit will deliver updates and analysis. 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