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Browns' front office has no choice, the NFL makes the decision.Anything that provides a distraction is the absolute worst decision the Brown's front office could make.
Browns' front office has no choice, the NFL makes the decision.
Not really. Who would volunteer for that? How would they get a team otherwise? They have some exemptions - teams with new head coaches, teams that have been on the show in the past 10 years, and teams that have made the playoffs either of the last two seasons - but otherwise the NFL decides.
That's insane.
Seems to me if they can't get a team to voluntarily do it, then the show shoudn't be made.Not really. Who would volunteer for that? How would they get a team otherwise?
Well then we should notify Goodell and HBO immediately. Shouldn't be any problem at all to void that contract and have HBO put something else in their lineup.Seems to me if they can't get a team to voluntarily do it, then the show shoudn't be made.
Oh, yep you did. Outside of the IDP forum I tend to skip over your posts I guess.lol I just said that...
i know this is shtick but for a team with 1 win in 2 years and a volatile qb takwn at 1 overall it sets up as a trainwreckSuper interested to see how the 2020 Superbowl winner got it all started.
Genius move.
it is what it is.i know this is shtick but for a team with 1 win in 2 years and a volatile qb takwn at 1 overall it sets up as a trainwreck
i know this is shtick but for a team with 1 win in 2 years and a volatile qb takwn at 1 overall it sets up as a trainwreck
I didn't realize the NFL had the power to commit players to work outside the norm. Maybe they should sign a contract with the VA to have them do community service with vets every weekend. Or Meals on Wheels to have them deliver to homes in their community. Or perhaps appearances at kid's birthday parties.Hankmoody said:Well then we should notify Goodell and HBO immediately. Shouldn't be any problem at all to void that contract and have HBO put something else in their lineup.
As a fan of the show...I can also recognize it’s drawbacks. One of those is for the most part, there is very little to be gained by appearing. On the other, you can look pretty ‘misguided’ in hindsight (from dark horse SB contender to 5-11 Tampa).i know this is shtick but for a team with 1 win in 2 years and a volatile qb takwn at 1 overall it sets up as a trainwreck
If the Browns had any sense, they could have avoided inclusion because of number 1 (still not sure how a coach goes 1-31 and keeps his job).Didnt realize this...
NFL owners passed a resolution in 2013 stating that teams can avoid mandatory inclusion on Hard Knocks if they fall under any of three exemptions:
1) They have a first-year head coach in place 2) They have a playoff berth in the past two seasons 3) They have appeared on Hard Knocks in the past 10 years
You think Hue is the coach next season?I don’t quite get why people don’t understand why teams go on Hard Knocks. It’s all about what drives the NFL - money and egos.
The NFL is acutely aware that they are in the entertainment business first and foremost. Hard Knocks inceases revenues, both directly and in indirect ways. The NFL is also about revenue sharing, so they want to see interest generated for even their weakest members.
If a team like CLE can go on HK and show people that they are turning the franchise around, that helps with tickets sales (both home and away), merchandising, etc. If Mayfield or Chubb (among others) look appealing to fans, they’ll sell jerseys. People in other cities may be more interested in buying a ticket to see them play. More people may tune into their games to see the turnaround. In short, more $$$$$ for CLE, their opponents, and for the pool that all the teams split.
And be certain that CLE management is sure that moves they made in the offseason are going to improve the team. So they just may want to show off - it improves the brands of coaches, GMs, and others if they can show the improvement to the country on HK. That’s potentially more job security and earning power for them. The same potential increase in earning power is there for the players too. Other teams get more insight into players that aren’t currently on their roster.
The NFL is all about the entertainment business, and HK is just one more revenue generating and brand improving opportunity.
You think Hue is the coach next season?
really going out on a limb there, be careful.I think Hue will have more wins this year than the last 2 combined.
They don't, and they aren't.I didn't realize the NFL had the power to commit players to work outside the norm. Maybe they should sign a contract with the VA to have them do community service with vets every weekend. Or Meals on Wheels to have them deliver to homes in their community. Or perhaps appearances at kid's birthday parties.
i know this is shtick but for a team with 1 win in 2 years and a volatile qb takwn at 1 overall it sets up as a trainwreck
I think they’ll be six.