How would the league be affected if there were no NFL season?

PokeyAndG · 07-12-2020, 01:18 PM

Would it need a government bailout to survive?

asujbl · 07-12-2020, 01:19 PM

No. No it would not.

Archangel1775 · 07-12-2020, 01:31 PM

All I know is that in the state of the hobby, cards will shoot up in value. No stats, no failing, no risk, all potential.

49ersSF · 07-12-2020, 01:31 PM

The NFL has been getting a ridiculous government bailout since near its inception. Since 1942 the NFL has been classified as a 501c non-profit which designates it as an entity that does not have to pay taxes because it does not profit. Until last year, it was finally changed after the NFL was forced to have their non profit status removed.

It shouldn't get a bailout nor would it ever deserve one. The NFL like all major sports should be considered a luxury and thus treated such.

asujbl · 07-12-2020, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 49ersSF

The NFL has been getting a ridiculous government bailout since near its inception. Since 1942 the NFL has been classified as a 501c non-profit which designates it as an entity that does not have to pay taxes because it does not profit. Until last year, it was finally changed after the NFL was forced to have their non profit status removed.

It shouldn't get a bailout nor would it ever deserve one. The NFL like all major sports should be considered a luxury and thus treated such.

It was a 501(c)6

JeremyNick · 07-12-2020, 01:51 PM

No 2020/21 season would cripple any of the major sports league, which despite incredible profits are also very debt ridden.

That being said should be it a one year issue it would likely rebound.

PokeyAndG · 07-12-2020, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Archangel1775

All I know is that in the state of the hobby, cards will shoot up in value. No stats, no failing, no risk, all potential.

it sucks for rookies like burrow and tua though. They are pretty much guaranteed starting jobs but will have to wait another year to make their debut. Guess Tua can use more healing time.

Boo · 07-12-2020, 06:55 PM

You would hear a bunch of whining from players that they don't have any money

japes3 · 07-12-2020, 08:58 PM

Why would the NFL not play this year?

PokeyAndG · 07-12-2020, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by japes3

Why would the NFL not play this year?

I could think of a few circumstances. Let's say an entire team gets infected with COVID during the course of the season, what happens to them?

zhiyuchen90 · 07-13-2020, 01:00 AM

If no 2020-21 season. Panini can’t make the rookie in nfl uniform College uniform only. Everything will still go up. I don’t know why that is just how I feel.

weeds73 · 07-13-2020, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 49ersSF

The NFL has been getting a ridiculous government bailout since near its inception. Since 1942 the NFL has been classified as a 501c non-profit which designates it as an entity that does not have to pay taxes because it does not profit. Until last year, it was finally changed after the NFL was forced to have their non profit status removed.

It shouldn't get a bailout nor would it ever deserve one. The NFL like all major sports should be considered a luxury and thus treated such.

Wow… I cannot believe they were previously taxed as a nonprofit.

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oplum29 · 07-13-2020, 01:47 AM

i think the NFL has every intent on playing a season, be it 16 games, or 8, they are gonna play.

i think the NFL would rather push for a spring type league instead before they cancel.

sethc1020 · 07-13-2020, 06:57 AM

No they would not need a bailout. Every owner is a multi-billionaire and they are the most popular US sport. They will be just fine either way. The one sport that I think not playing would hurt the most is the MLB. They have been struggling to bring in fans for years now and getting worse every year. Im still not sure how they have been paying these huge salaries to players the past 5-10 years. I think missing a full season of baseball they will struggle to get fans back in the seats.

deansayso · 07-13-2020, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by zhiyuchen90

If no 2020-21 season. Panini can’t make the rookie in nfl uniform College uniform only. Everything will still go up. I don’t know why that is just how I feel.

Why's that?

bojesphob · 07-13-2020, 08:10 AM

I've read a few proposals for the season, and it seems as if they will be doing the season, no matter what at this point. Most teams have said that they are going to be enforcing social distancing in the stands (some to the effect of only having around 40% of the seats filled or something around there) and testing both teams before the game. Even if they empty out the stands and play in an empty stadium, they'll still make a bunch of money in TV money, and people will still be able to watch. Way too much money on the line for them just to say that they aren't going to play. I would even imagine that they'll force the players to sign a waiver saying that they are fully aware that they could potentially get COVID if they play, and have a clause in it that indemnifies the NFL so they can't be sued for going ahead with the season.
To be honest, personally, I think that the NFL playing the season (even if it's in front of empty stadiums) would be one of the best things for the country right now. We need something to discuss that's NOT politics/race relations/COVID related, and football along with fantasy football would be something that could help us all retain a little bit of sanity this fall while we try to get a grip on everything.

miscus555 · 07-13-2020, 11:49 AM

if you are a player, why try and protect against something you ultimately can't protect against. many of your fellow players aren't listening to rules or protocol anyway so they may as well protect their salaries and league, get the virus in a controlled environment, get proper treatment and move on with their seasons. otherwise risk sitting out sick for 2-3 weeks & possibly hurting the entire season. the professional athletes are used to a certain celebrity way of life outside of their respective playing fields. no way that they are giving that up and you will see more cases come. May as well play covid's game and move on for the league's sake.

packman80 · 07-13-2020, 12:06 PM

They would never ask for a bailout because they don't want to risk their anti-trust status from being taken away.

TheFakeIRONMNKY · 07-13-2020, 01:33 PM

I Could See Them Only Let In Half The Fans.
There Are 4 Sections/Sides In The Stadium. Perhaps Each Section Only Has 200-300 People Each.
This Way People Are 6" Apart From One Another.

Siberian13 · 07-13-2020, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFakeIRONMNKY

I Could See Them Only Let In Half The Fans.
There Are 4 Sections/Sides In The Stadium. Perhaps Each Section Only Has 200-300 People Each.
This Way People Are 6" Apart From One Another.

I mean how does this even get by the mods??

Boo · 07-13-2020, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFakeIRONMNKY

I Could See Them Only Let In Half The Fans.
There Are 4 Sections/Sides In The Stadium. Perhaps Each Section Only Has 200-300 People Each.
This Way People Are 6" Apart From One Another.

I think they should be 6' apart, not 6"

Whodatiz · 07-13-2020, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Boo

I think they should be 6' apart, not 6"

Glad someone pointed that out.

Siberian13 · 07-13-2020, 02:37 PM

If no season, we know drug sales and crime will be up.

Whodatiz · 07-13-2020, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

If no season, we know drug sales and crime will be up.

Oh boy...

Siberian13 · 07-13-2020, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Whodatiz

Oh boy...

07-12-2020, 01:18 PM	#1
PokeyAndG Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 1,084	How would the league be affected if there were no NFL season? Would it need a government bailout to survive?

07-12-2020, 01:19 PM	#2
asujbl Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 63,108 ohiosundevils	No. No it would not. __________________ https://ohiosundevils.smugmug.com/ Browns/Cavs/Tribe/Buckeyes/Jackets/Devils TheFrenzy - “Blowout ain't a place for normies”

07-12-2020, 01:31 PM	#3
Archangel1775 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cali baby! Posts: 21,864	All I know is that in the state of the hobby, cards will shoot up in value. No stats, no failing, no risk, all potential. __________________ *There are the intangibles that set someone apart from the pack.So the blur isn't your inability to see his greatness, it's merely the inability to measure it.*

07-12-2020, 01:31 PM	#4
49ersSF Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: San Francisco Posts: 3,977	The NFL has been getting a ridiculous government bailout since near its inception. Since 1942 the NFL has been classified as a 501c non-profit which designates it as an entity that does not have to pay taxes because it does not profit. Until last year, it was finally changed after the NFL was forced to have their non profit status removed. It shouldn't get a bailout nor would it ever deserve one. The NFL like all major sports should be considered a luxury and thus treated such. __________________ They see what they have been told to see. Last edited by 49ersSF; 07-12-2020 at 01:34 PM.

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Boo Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PA Posts: 56,577 klay22	You would hear a bunch of whining from players that they don't have any money __________________ I have found that flicking through a few threads on my smartphone is a great way to pass some time while "stocking the pond."Hairy 6/7/12 “ I feel you, brother. Welcome to East Berlin, circa 1963.” Hairy 5/9/20

07-12-2020, 01:51 PM	#6
JeremyNick Banned Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 22,801	No 2020/21 season would cripple any of the major sports league, which despite incredible profits are also very debt ridden. That being said should be it a one year issue it would likely rebound.

07-12-2020, 08:58 PM	#9
japes3 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cleveland Posts: 606	Why would the NFL not play this year?

07-13-2020, 01:00 AM	#11
zhiyuchen90 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: las vegas Posts: 340 zhiyuchen90	If no 2020-21 season. Panini can’t make the rookie in nfl uniform College uniform only. Everything will still go up. I don’t know why that is just how I feel.

07-13-2020, 01:47 AM	#13
oplum29 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 10,405	i think the NFL has every intent on playing a season, be it 16 games, or 8, they are gonna play. i think the NFL would rather push for a spring type league instead before they cancel. __________________ "got em, got em, need em, got em, got em, need em, got em" - Little Monsters

07-13-2020, 06:57 AM	#14
sethc1020 Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,650 sethc_1020	No they would not need a bailout. Every owner is a multi-billionaire and they are the most popular US sport. They will be just fine either way. The one sport that I think not playing would hurt the most is the MLB. They have been struggling to bring in fans for years now and getting worse every year. Im still not sure how they have been paying these huge salaries to players the past 5-10 years. I think missing a full season of baseball they will struggle to get fans back in the seats. __________________ https://www.flickr.com/gp/151086784@N06/28H47r

07-13-2020, 08:10 AM	#16
bojesphob Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 3,725 bojesphob	I've read a few proposals for the season, and it seems as if they will be doing the season, no matter what at this point. Most teams have said that they are going to be enforcing social distancing in the stands (some to the effect of only having around 40% of the seats filled or something around there) and testing both teams before the game. Even if they empty out the stands and play in an empty stadium, they'll still make a bunch of money in TV money, and people will still be able to watch. Way too much money on the line for them just to say that they aren't going to play. I would even imagine that they'll force the players to sign a waiver saying that they are fully aware that they could potentially get COVID if they play, and have a clause in it that indemnifies the NFL so they can't be sued for going ahead with the season. To be honest, personally, I think that the NFL playing the season (even if it's in front of empty stadiums) would be one of the best things for the country right now. We need something to discuss that's NOT politics/race relations/COVID related, and football along with fantasy football would be something that could help us all retain a little bit of sanity this fall while we try to get a grip on everything.

07-13-2020, 11:49 AM	#17
miscus555 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 664	if you are a player, why try and protect against something you ultimately can't protect against. many of your fellow players aren't listening to rules or protocol anyway so they may as well protect their salaries and league, get the virus in a controlled environment, get proper treatment and move on with their seasons. otherwise risk sitting out sick for 2-3 weeks & possibly hurting the entire season. the professional athletes are used to a certain celebrity way of life outside of their respective playing fields. no way that they are giving that up and you will see more cases come. May as well play covid's game and move on for the league's sake.

07-13-2020, 12:06 PM	#18
packman80 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 17,127	They would never ask for a bailout because they don't want to risk their anti-trust status from being taken away.

07-13-2020, 01:33 PM	#19
TheFakeIRONMNKY Banned - PBM Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: My backyard pool Posts: 8	I Could See Them Only Let In Half The Fans. There Are 4 Sections/Sides In The Stadium. Perhaps Each Section Only Has 200-300 People Each. This Way People Are 6" Apart From One Another.

07-13-2020, 02:37 PM	#23
Siberian13 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 78,000 shiller13	If no season, we know drug sales and crime will be up. __________________ O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave