NFL team owners want fans back in the stands so badly. They lost $4 billion in revenue during the 2020 season because of the ban on fans in most places.
It remains to be seen how attendance will work out, but teams are going full steam ahead to have fans in their seats by opening day.
It will mean so much for the bottom line.
Tim Tebow's attempt to play with the Jaguars has prompted some former players to try and get back into the game.
Former Giants RB Brandon Jacobs claims that he could play defensive end. Will someone give him an opportunity?
It's always a case by case basis when it comes to talent evaluation.
Nobody is never safe on any NFL roster. They might be set at 90 for now, but the bottom few spots are like a revolving door for some teams.
Players get signed for various purposes, especially depth. Others get released to make room for someone else.
There is no job security for some.
Coach Belichick spoke to the media today during the team's OTA activity. All four quarterbacks were taking snaps.
Sports talk radio is relentless to find some type of controversy for the starting job and backup.
As the Steelers start their OTA's, the word is that Ben Roethslisberger has arthritic knees. It's no surprise with him being 39 and wondering how much longer he can play.
It's all about the money and salary cap implications with Big Ben and the Steelers. There is no easy financial way out for the team.
You can't blame him for playing and collecting the millions on his contract. He is a better option than trying to find a replacement.
Adam Vinatieri finally called it a career today after 25 seasons. He had such an amazing ride with the Pats for 10 seasons and 14 with the Colts.
His achievements are too long too list. His career says so much about being undrafted from a Division 2 program and making it.
I'm glad to see that many high school football players in Massachusetts were able to play a short season this spring in light of the pandemic. Most teams played 5-7 games. Seniors had their last moment on the field.
It was really strange looking at the All-Star picks by the local newspaper. They usually do this in late November.
Hopefully the fall season is better for everyone.
How will records be looked at with a 17 game season? It's so hard to compare eras. Players have more games while trying to stay healthy and on the field.
Very few players get through the season without missing a game or more.
Jaguars HC Urban Meyer will now be tied to Tim Tebow forever after giving him a chance to earn a roster spot as a tight end,
If they ever do a movie on Tebow, Meyer will have a feature role.
With roster sizes set at 90 right now, there are a ton of players who won't have jobs once the season starts,
It happens every year, but the practice squad gives so many of them a chance to develop and make the team in some capacity.
The Pats have been so successful because they have been able to develop some talent from the squad. Every team tries to do the same.
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With the recent signing of Brian Hoyer, we are now hearing talk about the future of Jarrett Stidham. Will he be on the roster the first week of the season?
Will Coach Belichick keep four quarterbacks in light of the value he places on every roster spot?
They all need to do their job and get ready for the season. They could play at any moment.
Tim Tebow is officially on the Jaguars 90 man roster. Where he goes from here remains to be seen.
He will have every opportunity because of his relationship with Coach Urban Meyer. Some players around the league are already resentful of that.
Nobody knows how this will end.
