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OrangeBowlMagic said:
Of course not. But I think it’s rooted in 2 things, and for the record I’m not saying either is logical or not, just imo this is the thinking:

1. conference games are generally more regionalized than OOC games. Of course not for Miami, who is in the same conference as a team in Boston, but generally speaking. There’s no opposite coast games. So maybe they’re thinking travel would be somewhat limited vs crisscrossing the country.

2. it gives them another month cushion. You could start the season in October and everyone just play 8 conference games. Gives everyone another month to play with, not that it matters, but it’d allow the powers that be to save a little face and get further away from potential spikes, maybe.
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When you really get down to it that will be the primary motive. It'll provide them cover under any scenario.
 
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I’m bumping this thread b/c it might not hit the news:

One of my frat brothers in Vegas received an email from the LV Raiders to not make anymore payments towards his season tickets until otherwise advised. He thought something was wrong w his account or status as a season ticket holder, but several deacons from his church received the same email from The Raiders. Not sure what that means, but he said he feels LV is about to go on another shut down b/c the virus is now spiking there
 
Rellyrell said:
I’m bumping this thread b/c it might not hit the news:

One of my frat brothers in Vegas received an email from the LV Raiders to not make anymore payments towards his season tickets until otherwise advised. He thought something was wrong w his account or status as a season ticket holder, but several deacons from his church received the same email from The Raiders. Not sure what that means, but he said he feels LV is about to go on another shut down b/c the virus is now spiking there
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Thanks for the post. I still think there is close to 0% chance the NFL doesn't play.
 
Rellyrell said:
I’m bumping this thread b/c it might not hit the news:

One of my frat brothers in Vegas received an email from the LV Raiders to not make anymore payments towards his season tickets until otherwise advised. He thought something was wrong w his account or status as a season ticket holder, but several deacons from his church received the same email from The Raiders. Not sure what that means, but he said he feels LV is about to go on another shut down b/c the virus is now spiking there
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They were simply extending the last payment on the season tickets for people on a payment plan, like they have already done a couple of times before.

No fan decision has been made anyway. This was more of to let people have more time to make that final payment. At least according to the Las Vegas Raiders.

Las Vegas is one of the worst economically hit cities in the country. It might be the worst. So many jobs there depend on travelers coming in. Think of all the unemployed hospitality and gaming employees in that city. I think that’s the major motivation.

I don’t believe it has absolutely anything to do with the season being canceled which is separate from allowing fans, anyway. I think the NFL will play in a bubble if they have to, or at least try.
 
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