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Total NFL franchise players: 8

Colts: WR Michael Pittman Jr.
Bengals: WR Tee Higgins
Ravens: DT Justin Madubuike
Jaguars: Edge Josh Allen
Panthers: Edge Brian Burns
Chiefs: CB L'Jarius Sneed
Bears: CB Jaylon Johnson
Buccaneers: S Antoine Winfield Jr.
 
The NFL trying to put lipstick on a pic...........

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Global Super Bowl audience increases to 62.5 million (which really isn’t all that impressive)
Published March 6, 2024 09:28 AM

As the NFL tries to turn America’s Game into an international spectacle, some numbers are great. And, frankly, other numbers aren’t as great as the league would like.

The NFL announced on Wednesday that the global audience for Super Bowl LVIII was 62.5 million, a 10-percent increase over last year. It looks good in isolation.

However, there are eight billion people in the world. Roughly 330 million reside in the United States. So of the 7.67 billion who live beyond our borders, .062 billion watched the ultimate American sporting event.

It’s a saturation rate of 0.8 percent. We’re not even getting one out of 100 non-Americans to tune in for the single biggest NFL game of the year.

While it’s not clear from the press release, the broader context suggests that 62.5 was the total audience, not the average audience. As to specific countries, the release identifies both total audience and average audience.

In Mexico, the total audience was 24.1 million. The average audience was 8.7 million.

For Canada, 18.8 million total viewers watched. The average was 10.1 million. (Viewership peaked during the halftime show, at 12 million.)

In Germany, 3.8 million tuned in. The average audience was 1.9 million.
In the U.K., the total audience was 3.7 million. The average was 1.2 million.
For China, it was the most-watched Super Bowl in seven years, but there were no numbers provided.

Glass half full, the numbers are going up. But the glass still remains largely empty. Which reminds me of a surprising (at the time) comment that a General Manager made when the league’s annual European excursion began during the 2023 season. When is the league going to just give up on this?
Yes, pro football can fill stadiums in other countries, with a smattering of annual games. But is it truly moving the needle internationally? Frankly, a total audience of 62.5 million for the Super Bowl suggests that it’s not.

And it underscores just how far the NFL has to go to become truly competitive on the global stage.

Maybe that’s why the possibility of a London Super Bowl continues to get mentioned. Maybe exporting America’s ultimate sporting event is the only way to get non-America as excited about the game as non-America could be, and should be.
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
Maybe that’s why the possibility of a London Super Bowl continues to get mentioned. Maybe exporting America’s ultimate sporting event is the only way to get non-America as excited about the game as non-America could be, and should be.
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Pretty naive article all-in-all, not once mentioning the issue of timezones. The Superbowl kicks off just after Europe has gone to bed... on a Sunday night.

If the goal is to get more Europeans to watch, then a simpler experiment would be to have kick‐off earlier in the day, rather than moving the game to Europe.
 
All NFL games should be played on Sunday, and in someone's home stadium not a ******* foreign country who doesn't even watch American football that much. Foreign games are stupid, expensive, and an unnecessary toll on the players. Just like Thursday night games and that idiot 17 game season.
 
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And it underscores just how far the NFL has to go to become truly competitive on the global stage.

Maybe that’s why the possibility of a London Super Bowl continues to get mentioned. Maybe exporting America’s ultimate sporting event is the only way to get non-America as excited about the game as non-America could be, and should be.
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If the NFL actually wants to become competitive on the global stage, it needs to invest in developing youth leagues for kids that want to play the sport. Then maybe in a generation or two, it'll start working. Not moving the Superbowl to Europe...
 
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If the NFL actually wants to become competitive on the global stage, it needs to invest in developing youth leagues for kids that want to play the sport. Then maybe in a generation or two, it'll start working. Not moving the Superbowl to Europe...
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I don't believe for a second that any talk of a London-hosted super bowl is anything more than lip service for English football fans and additional chatter for the year-round never ending nfl hype machine.

The logistics would be a nightmare. A noon/ early afternoon super bowl kickoff for U.S. fans would be heavily criticized. And just the general backlash here would make them walk that decision back an hour after announcing it. And they know that.
 
paycheck71 said:
If the NFL actually wants to become competitive on the global stage, it needs to invest in developing youth leagues for kids that want to play the sport. Then maybe in a generation or two, it'll start working. Not moving the Superbowl to Europe...
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Just like NFL Europa the NFL's "developmental league" which closed after a handful of seasons after losing $300 million (in 2006 money), the NFL does not put in long-term effort/monies that they can't be guaranteed will earn them multi times their investment in shorter order.
 
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Broncos Release S Justin Simmons

The list of veteran safeties who will be available in free agency continues to grow. The Broncos are moving on …
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Another around 30 defensive back who may or may not still be good...seemingly plenty of these guys are getting cut.
 
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Broncos Release S Justin Simmons

The list of veteran safeties who will be available in free agency continues to grow. The Broncos are moving on …
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Another around 30 defensive back who may or may not still be good...seemingly plenty of these guys are getting cut.
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Tricky Nick has his work cut out for him between now and next week - checking the former team's reasons for releasing, team fit, cap space, etc.
 
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Bills come due: White, Poyer, Morse among cuts

The Bills are releasing two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Tre'Davious White, 2021 All-Pro safety Jordan Poyer and starting center Mitch Morse among several moves to get under the salary cap.
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Just like NFL Europa, the NFL does not put in long-term effort/monies that they can't be guaranteed will earn them multi times their investment in shorter order.
 
NFL teams have cut more than $100 million in safeties’ salaries
By Michael David SmitPublished March 7, 2024 10:27AM

It’s not a good offseason to be a veteran safety.

NFL teams are increasingly deciding that expensive safeties aren’t worth the money, and several safeties with lucrative contracts have been cut already this offseason, with six more days until the start of the 2024 league year.

The total 2024 cash that NFL teams have saved by cutting safeties so far this offseason is $103.25 million, according to Nick Korte of OverTheCap.com.

Among the teams getting rid of safeties to improve their salary cap situation are the Broncos saving $14.5 million on their 2024 salary cap by cutting Justin Simmons today, the Eagles saving $13.7 million by cutting Kevin Byard, the Seahawks saving a total of $17 million by cutting Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs, and the Bills saving $5.7 million by cutting Jordan Poyer.

After safeties, cornerback is the position where NFL teams have done the most cost-cutting, with $64.5 million worth of cuts. Nearly half of all the 2024 cash NFL teams have saved with their recent roster cuts has come in the secondary.
 
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Lions’ Jalen Reeves-Maybin Elected NFLPA President

Detroit Lions linebacker and special teams contributor Jalen Reeves-Maybin has been elected president of the NFL Players Association by its board of player representatives. Reeves-Maybin succeeds JC Tretter, the former Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns center who served two terms in the...
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Detroit Lions linebacker and special teams contributor Jalen Reeves-Maybin has been elected president of the NFL Players Association by its board of player rep...
 
PFF 101: The top 101 players from the 2023 NFL season
The PFF 101 highlights the top individual performances in 2023, regardless of position, and credits the best players of the season that was.

PFF remains a player evaluation site at its core, and the 101 is our chance to acknowledge and praise the best players from the 2023 season one last time before we look ahead to assembling rosters for the upcoming year.

Here is a quick reminder of our basic criteria:

• This list is based solely on play in 2023. Past or future play is not accounted for. This isn't about class or talent; it's about performance throughout the 2023 NFL season.

• This list is created with an “all positions are created equal” mantra. So, you won't see 32 quarterbacks heading the list, even though that is the game's most valuable position. Instead, we take a look at how players performed relative to what is expected from their position.

• Unlike PFF's awards, the 101 factors in the postseason, so some players who won PFF awards may find themselves jumped in the 101 by rivals who had a playoff run worthy of a change in ranking.
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Texans' with 5 out of the hundo+1..

34. Nico Collins
55. Laremy Tunsil
76. Derek Stingley
82. Blake Cashman
100. C.J. Stroud
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
NFL teams have cut more than $100 million in safeties’ salaries
By Michael David SmitPublished March 7, 2024 10:27AM

It’s not a good offseason to be a veteran safety.

NFL teams are increasingly deciding that expensive safeties aren’t worth the money, and several safeties with lucrative contracts have been cut already this offseason, with six more days until the start of the 2024 league year.

The total 2024 cash that NFL teams have saved by cutting safeties so far this offseason is $103.25 million, according to Nick Korte of OverTheCap.com.

Among the teams getting rid of safeties to improve their salary cap situation are the Broncos saving $14.5 million on their 2024 salary cap by cutting Justin Simmons today, the Eagles saving $13.7 million by cutting Kevin Byard, the Seahawks saving a total of $17 million by cutting Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs, and the Bills saving $5.7 million by cutting Jordan Poyer.

After safeties, cornerback is the position where NFL teams have done the most cost-cutting, with $64.5 million worth of cuts. Nearly half of all the 2024 cash NFL teams have saved with their recent roster cuts has come in the secondary.
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I would be good with bringing Diggs home at a cheap price.

Would rather bring in Chinn though.
 
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Sources: Broncos to trade WR Jeudy to Browns

The Broncos have agreed to trade wide receiver Jerry Jeudy to the Browns for two picks in the 2024 draft, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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The Browns will send Denver a 2024 fifth- and sixth-round pick to complete the trade, sources said. The trade cannot officially be completed until the new league year begins Wednesday.
 
Jerry Jeudy trade puts even more pressure on Deshaun Watson to deliver
By Mike Florio
Published March 9, 2024 01:55 PM

Good news, Deshaun Watson. You have Jerry Jeudy as a weapon in the passing game.

Bad news, Deshaun Watson. You have Jerry Jeudy as a weapon in the passing game.

The move to upgrade the receiving corps will help Watson live up to his fully-guaranteed, $46 million per year contract. It also will increase the pressure on him to do so.

Maybe the pressure can’t get any higher. Watson cashed in two years ago. He has since failed to give the team much of a return, either for the contract or the six-pick investment (including a trio of first-round selections).

First, Watson needs to be healthy. Then, he needs to turn the clock back to 2020, quickly. The fans likely won’t be inclined to be patient. Which, as we discussed recently on PFT Live, could be one of the reasons the Browns might not bring back Joe Flacco. By the end of September, the chants of FLAC-CO could be deafening.

No, there’s no excuse this year. Adding Jeudy makes that even more clear.

Not that the Browns can do much about it. Watson has a fully-guaranteed deal through 2026. They can cut him, but they’d still have to pay him. And they’re already carrying massive cap charges of $63.977 million in each of the next three years for Watson.
 
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Sources: Broncos to trade WR Jeudy to Browns

The Broncos have agreed to trade wide receiver Jerry Jeudy to the Browns for two picks in the 2024 draft, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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The Browns will send Denver a 2024 fifth- and sixth-round pick to complete the trade, sources said. The trade cannot officially be completed until the new league year begins Wednesday.
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Thats a good trade for Browns. They traded a 5th for Cooper and and 5th and 6th for Juedy.
 
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Chiefs' Chris Jones stays on reported 5-year deal with record salary and $95 million guaranteed

Jones has three Super Bowl rings as a standout defensive lineman.
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The specific details of the deal still are being finalized, but Jones will sign a five-year deal in which all the money in the first three years -- $95 million -- is guaranteed. Once the contract is signed, Jones will have the highest-ever average annual salary for a defensive tackle, surpassing those of Nick Bosa ($34 million), Aaron Donald ($31.6M), T.J. Watt ($28M) and Joey Bosa ($27M).
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Sources: Patriots to trade QB Jones to Jaguars

The Patriots are finalizing a deal to send quarterback Mac Jones to the Jaguars, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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The Patriots will receive a 2024 sixth-round pick as compensation, sources told Schefter. The trade cannot be processed until the new league year begins Wednesday and Jones passes a physical.
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A reality check for those that believe they could get even a bag of balls in return for Davis Mills.
 
Mac Jones > Davis Mills so ya I agree with Lucky. Mills would bring a carton of 1956 Lucky Strike cigarettes.
 
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Sources: Bucs, Mayfield agree to 3 years, $100M

The Buccaneers and QB Baker Mayfield are closing in on a three-year deal for $100 million in total and $50 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield agreed to a three-year deal for $100 million in total and $50 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

Mayfield is set to make $30 million guaranteed in 2024, $30 million (with $20 million guaranteed) in 2025 and $40 million in 2026, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. There's $5 million per year in incentives, bringing up the maximum value of the contract to $115 million.
 
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Sources: Patriots to trade QB Jones to Jaguars

The Patriots are finalizing a deal to send quarterback Mac Jones to the Jaguars, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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The Patriots will receive a 2024 sixth-round pick as compensation, sources told Schefter. The trade cannot be processed until the new league year begins Wednesday and Jones passes a physical.
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What's the connection there? Why would the Jags do this?
 
NFL Top 100 2024 free agents: Chris Jones, Kirk Cousins top the list
By Charean Williams
Published March 10, 2024 09:31 PM

The following are PFT’s top 100 free agents for the start of the 2024 league year. The rankings include prospective unrestricted free agents and released players. The list will be updated as events warrant, with signings, tags and re-signings denoted when announced and/or reported. Players released after initial publication may be added and all 100 players initially on the list will still be listed after any additions.

1. Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (Agreed to a five-year deal with the Chiefs on March 9.)
2. Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins
3. Jaguars edge rusher Josh Allen (Placed the franchise tag on him on March 5.)
4. Bengals receiver Tee Higgins (Placed the franchise tag on him on Feb. 26.)
5. Ravens defensive tackle Justin Madubuike (Placed the franchise tag on him on March 5 before reaching agreement on a four-year deal on March 8.)
6. Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (Agreed to four-year deal with Bears on March 7.)
7. Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield (Placed franchise tag on him on March 5.)
8. Panthers edge Brian Burns (Placed franchise tag on him on March 5.)
9. Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins
10. Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed (Placed non-exclusive franchise tag on him on March 4.)
11. Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans (Agreed to a two-year deal with Bucs on March 4.)
12. Vikings edge rusher Danielle Hunter
13. Colts receiver Michael Pittman (Placed franchise tag on him of Match 5.)
14. Jets edge Bryce Huff
15. Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (Agreed to three-year deal with Bucs on March 10.)
16. Bengals defensive tackle D.J. Reader
17. Patriots offensive tackle Michael Onwenu
18. Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams
19. Panthers linebacker Frankie Luvu
20. Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith
21. Commanders cornerback Kendall Fuller
22. Commanders safety Kamren Curl
23. Dolphins offensive guard Robert Hunt
24. Raiders running back Josh Jacobs
25. Rams offensive guard Kevin Dotson (Agreed to three-year deal with the Rams on March 7.)
26. Jaguars receiver Calvin Ridley
27. Titans running back Derrick Henry
28. Cardinals receiver Marquise Hollywood Brown
29. Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (Agreed to three-year deal with Texans on March 5.)
30. Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard
31. Patriots safety Kyle Dugger (Placed transition tag on him on March 5.)
32. Colts cornerback Kenny Moore
33. Dolphins center/guard Connor Williams
34. Texans edge Jonathan Greenard
35. Giants running back Saquon Barkley
36. Bucs linebacker Lavonte David
37. Giants safety Xavier McKinney
38. Bills edge Leonard Floyd
39. Broncos center Lloyd Cushenberry
40. Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown
41. Ravens offensive guard Kevin Zeitler
42. Ravens inside linebacker Patrick Queen
43. Dolphins edge Andrew Van Ginkel
44. Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson
45. Texans cornerback Steven Nelson
46. Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie
47. Broncos safety Justin Simmons
48. Ravens safety Geno Stone
49. Ravens edge Jadeveon Clowney
50. 49ers edge Chase Young
51. Cowboys cornerback Stephon Gilmore
52. Browns edge rusher Za’Darius Smith
53. Patriots edge Josh Uche
54. Rams guard Jonah Jackson
55. Cowboys edge Dorance Armstrong
56. Titans edge Denico Autry
57. Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks
58. Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart
59. Rams safety Jordan Fuller
60. Commanders quarterback Jacoby Brissett
61. Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill (Agreed to a three-year deal with the Chiefs on March 7.)
62. Dolphins safety DeShon Elliott
63. Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner
64. Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell
65. Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew
66. Cowboys running back Tony Pollard
67. Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (Agreed to three-year deal with the Patriots on March 8.)
68. Buccaneers linebacker Devin White
69. Raiders center Andre James (Agreed to a deal with the Raiders on March 10.)
70. Bills linebacker Tyrel Dodson
71. Texans defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins
72. Colts safety Julian Blackmon
73. Chargers running back Austin Ekeler
74. Bills center Mitch Morse
75. Bengals offensive tackle Jonah Williams
76. Bills defensive tackle Daquan Jones
77. Raiders right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor
78. Vikings guard Dalton Risner
79. Texans edge Derek Barnett
80. Commanders receiver Curtis Samuel
81. Bengals receiver Tyler Boyd
82. Texans linebacker Blake Cashman
83. Bears receiver Darnell Mooney
84. 49ers edge Randy Gregory
85. Browns quarterback Joe Flacco
86. Falcons edge Calais Campbell
87. Seahawks offensive guard Damien Lewis
88. Cowboys center Tyler Biadasz
89. Vikings linebacker Jordan Hicks
90. Lions receiver Josh Reynolds
91. Titans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair
92. Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay
93. Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill
94. Jets safety Jordan Whitehead
95. Patriots receiver Kendrick Bourne (Agreed to three-year deal with the Patriots on March 10.)
96. Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton
97. Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (Announced his retirement on March 10.)
98. Browns defensive tackle Maurice Hurst
99. Lions offensive guard Graham Glasgow
100. Seahawks tight end Noah Fant
101. 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw
102. Ravens receiver Odell Beckham
103. Lions defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson
 
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