01-07-2023, 09:38 PM
(01-07-2023, 09:24 PM)Nepa Wrote: ESPN has a front-page article titled: "Sources: Bengals livid coin might take away home-field edge;
Here is the money quote: "The league told Cincinnati it should be happy it has been declared the AFC North winner, but the Bengals were furious the rules were changed on the fly and their playoff path intentionally altered."
T"he Cincinnati organization feels as if the Ravens have been given enhanced opportunities that the Bengals were not and believes it has been treated unfairly by the league. Cincinnati voted against the new playoff scenario that other NFL owners approved on a Zoom call Friday. The Bengals not only voted no but also voiced their intense opposition to the league -- to no avail"
"The proper process for making rule change is in the off-season," Blackburn wrote. "It is not appropriate to put teams in a position to vote for something that may introduce bias, favor one team over another or impact their own situation when the vote takes place immediately before the playoffs."
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35399525/sources-bengals-livid-coin-take-away-homefield-edge
Absolutely NO REASON to follow NFL rules next season. Begin with wearing whatever special uniform and helmet combo we want. Opponent team's owner has to buy a ticket and sit in the stands if they want to watch the game, no free suite. I'm sure we can come up with many more ideas.
