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BG Hokie
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BG Hokie

I'd argue fantasy football and gambling have contributed more to the

popularity of the NFL, even individually than the salary cap.
Posted: 06/02/2026 at 01:19 PM ET
(In response to this post by RoswellGAHokie)

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This may be a hot take, but why do we need divisions in the NFL?
RoanokeHokie1872 • 06/02/26 09:50 AM ET
if anything get rid of the dumb salary cap, be like MLB.**
section11hokie • 06/02/26 10:36 AM ET
May be going the other way with the next MLB negotiations**
Nova Hokie 95 • 06/02/26 11:09 AM ET
The salary cap is what makes the NFL the most popular league. **
RoswellGAHokie • 06/02/26 11:06 AM ET
I'd argue fantasy football and gambling have contributed more to the ◄
BG Hokie • 06/02/26 01:19 PM ET
Arguable
Beerman • 06/02/26 11:45 AM ET
Big market teams make their fair share of talent assessment and contract...
Freddyburg Hokie • 06/02/26 03:53 PM ET
The problem is the word "market"
Beerman • 06/02/26 04:02 PM ET
But for baseball, the size of the fanbase is a direct relationship to...
Freddyburg Hokie • 06/02/26 04:14 PM ET
Local TV deals are going the way of the dinosaur
Beerman • 06/02/26 05:00 PM ET
If MLB wanted to go the same route the NFL has gone with its TV deal, then
VTHokie2000 • 06/02/26 04:42 PM ET
Ugh, the Mets. Thanks for reminding me.**
Brown Water • 06/02/26 01:40 PM ET
I believe a fair number of owners would say that what the Dodgers are
VTHokie2000 • 06/02/26 12:13 PM ET
Also...
Beerman • 06/02/26 01:52 PM ET
I found this ESPN article which had an interesting take to the following
VTHokie2000 • 06/02/26 02:01 PM ET
Surely
Beerman • 06/02/26 02:08 PM ET
Revenue sharing is really the key for competitive balance....
Freddyburg Hokie • 06/02/26 03:57 PM ET
The owners' proposal includes a floor, FWIW
Beerman • 06/02/26 04:03 PM ET
I did notice that the players proposal includes some substantial
Freddyburg Hokie • 06/02/26 04:15 PM ET
I think the value of the Padres sale surprised a lot of people because
VTHokie2000 • 06/02/26 02:21 PM ET
Major pro sports franchise is a very scarce resource
Beerman • 06/02/26 02:37 PM ET
Big owners vs. Small owners is a thing
Beerman • 06/02/26 01:49 PM ET
I disagree nobody was talking about salary caps when the Yankees won 5 WS
section11hokie • 06/02/26 01:03 PM ET
The Yankees' payroll in 1949-1953 was a lot different than it is today even
VTHokie2000 • 06/02/26 01:54 PM ET
Deferred salaries often require escrow
Beerman • 06/02/26 02:04 PM ET
Even if the Dodgers have their ducks in a row today to be able to agree
VTHokie2000 • 06/02/26 02:15 PM ET
Again, the Dodgers are different
Beerman • 06/02/26 02:45 PM ET
Even if the Dodgers and Mets owners are a lot more wealthy than the rest
VTHokie2000 • 06/02/26 04:33 PM ET
/shrug
Beerman • 06/02/26 05:16 PM ET
The owners should have an idea on how much they are willing to commit to
VTHokie2000 • 06/02/26 06:52 PM ET
Because sports needs rivalries
Beerman • 06/02/26 10:18 AM ET
This ... as a long-time Redskins fan, I still despise the Cardinals
WestyHokie • 06/02/26 12:23 PM ET
TY for using the real name of the team, as die hard fan of the Cowboys
section11hokie • 06/02/26 01:07 PM ET
I cannot stand "Commanders" ... prefer Red Wolves
WestyHokie • 06/04/26 08:49 AM ET
Very true I strongly dislike the Bills, the Jets and the Patriots so much
jdkhokie • 06/02/26 11:10 AM ET
Regional rivalries that play each other twice a year are pretty cool IMO. **
BG Hokie • 06/02/26 10:16 AM ET
Given that each NFL team has a different "value" in terms of home ticket
VTHokie2000 • 06/02/26 10:12 AM ET