(03-01-2020, 06:42 PM)TheDogCatcher Wrote:

(02-29-2020, 12:52 AM)JagFan81 Wrote: So been seeing a few stories with the new CBA being negotiated. The main headlines seem to be

* Extra regular season game
* 1 extra playoff team and #2 seed losing bye
* Player share of revenue going to 48% then 48.5% with 17 games earning them over $5bn more
* More health coverage for ex-players 
* Reduced preseason schedule and changes to off season schedule.
* 4 more roster spots and rise in minimum salary

On paper, it doesnt seem to unreasonable. Players play 1 more reg season game, lose a preseason game, more money for the players but a number of big names have come out against it.

The main complaint seems to be around the 17th game, the players say its more risk than preseason and this isnt in the players interests. Obviously we all want more games but does anyone think we NEED an extra game? Half the teams are going to have to play an extra game on the road. We all know itz purely for money and extra cash for the owners but what do you guys make of it?

It seems pretty reasonable from the owners but this deal will still benefit them more.

Owners getting greedy again. I like the second bye. In the next CBA in 2030 or whenever, are the owners going to ask for an 18th game? When does it end? The more games are added, the more the playoffs become a tournament of the least injured teams.