Tomahawk Choppa Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 With Irma coming in fast, they're discussing options and one of them is to have them play in week 11 when they're supposed to have their bye week. Week 1 bye could definitely hurt both teams down the stretch. Plus we play them both, so that may be good for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butudontseeme™ Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 There's probably a reason but why don't they play that game in Atlanta since we're away and that's reasonably close for both teams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya_boi_j Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 I would rather move to a neutral site if I were them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayOzOne Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, Butudontseeme™ said: There's probably a reason but why don't they play that game in Atlanta since we're away and that's reasonably close for both teams? And it would definitely be a pro-Dolphins (anti-Tampa) crowd, so it'd be like a home game for the Fins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTBF54 Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 With Category 5 Hurricane Irma currently forecasted to make landfall in South Florida, the Bucs and Dolphins will not play as scheduled this Sunday in Miami. It's undecided if the game will be moved to a neutral site or delayed until Week 11, when both teams are on bye. Neither club has been receptive to the idea of delaying the game and playing 16 straight weeks. More likely is a neutral site opener this weekend. Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter Sep 5 - 4:30 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PK Manley Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 4 minutes ago, Butudontseeme™ said: There's probably a reason but why don't they play that game in Atlanta since we're away and that's reasonably close for both teams? 3:30 Atlanta United game on Sunday, but if they played the game another day, which is a possibility, it could work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athell Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Insult to injury for Miami, they travel to London this year. 16 straight games including a trip to London. Brutal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trashmetalx Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Woah woah no way I'd be okay with the first meaningful game in our new stadium being played by two teams not named the Atlanta Falcons. For selfish reasons I hope they get the week 1 bye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Ben Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) There is no way in **** two other teams should play the first regular season game in our new stadium. Lol -- Ninja'd by trashmetalx. Edited September 5, 2017 by Falcon Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonOfThemBirds Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 A neutral site seems like the most logical solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonOfThemBirds Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 12 minutes ago, Butudontseeme™ said: There's probably a reason but why don't they play that game in Atlanta since we're away and that's reasonably close for both teams? Let them travel and play at University of Montana's stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsIn2012 Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 I live in Naples, Fl...so I could care less about the first game being played in Mercedes Benz being non-Falcons. Let them play in Atlanta if it's the safest and most logical solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trashmetalx Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, Falconsin2012 said: I live in Naples, Fl...so I could care less about the first game being played in Mercedes Benz being non-Falcons. Let them play in Atlanta if it's the safest and most logical solution. I live in PA and I do. It's just exactly the type of thing that would happen to the Falcons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octoslash Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Yeah let's be small-minded, childish and petty and tell the NFL the Tunas and Yucs aren't welcome here. Ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butudontseeme™ Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 3 minutes ago, Falconsin2012 said: I live in Naples, Fl...so I could care less about the first game being played in Mercedes Benz being non-Falcons. Let them play in Atlanta if it's the safest and most logical solution. There's already been 3-4 football games there that wasn't the falcons. It's not like they're taking the virginity of the place. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsIn2012 Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 1 minute ago, trashmetalx said: I live in PA and I do. It's just exactly the type of thing that would happen to the Falcons. Alright...to each their own. Most believe in separation of church and state. Similarly, I believe in separation of sports and real life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomahawk Choppa Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 They'll most likely do a neutral site game. I'd hate to have a week 1 bye if I were the Fins and Bucs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athell Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 1 minute ago, Falconsin2012 said: Alright...to each their own. Most believe in separation of church and state. Similarly, I believe in separation of sports and real life. Gotta agree. Some things are bigger than football or sport. To be honest it's a pretty dumb ask of the league anyway for a team to play 16 straight games, especially considering their "concern" for "player safety". I get how people would not want the first NFL game to be a non Falcon game, but does it really matter in the grand scheme of things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
middlegatv Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 We need a week 1 bye to happen. Right now, the schedule makers screwed us by having us play all the way across the country at Seattle on MNF and then playing Tampa COMING OFF THEIR BYE with 14 days rest the following Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfansince66 Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Maybe they can play in Jacksonville, the Jags are at Houston. At least it'd still be in their home state.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLSlobberKnockers Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 26 minutes ago, Tomahawk Choppa said: With Irma coming in fast, they're discussing options and one of them is to have them play in week 11 when they're supposed to have their bye week. Week 1 bye could definitely hurt both teams down the stretch. Plus we play them both, so that may be good for us. Why would they not just schedule the game for a neutral location, and the NFL give the home nteam(I don"t care enough to look it up) a bailout? I mean just give the hometeam the money they have brought in week one every year. I hate the Bucs but a week one bye is b.s. That puts them at such a disadvantage, and they have the second best roster imo, in the south. They have a ****ed good chance to challenge us for the south, and definitely a favorite for a wild card. Bucs and the loser of the Dallas/Giants, are my two WC picks. 17 minutes ago, Falcon Ben said: There is no way in **** two other teams should play the first regular season game in our new stadium. Lol -- Ninja'd by trashmetalx. Wouldn't care if it were an AFC match up, but if the Bucs win the first game in our new stadium then that is curse city. I don't believe in curses in general but we all know curses do exist in sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 My husband and I were talking earlier. Atlanta is the perfect solution. We have an away game - and it's close enough for both teams to travel - especially since many of them have homes and family in Florida - and probably won't want to go far. Listen - I'd rather the first NFL regular season game be Falcons also - but it's the logical and right thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 1 minute ago, falconfansince66 said: Maybe they can play in Jacksonville, the Jags are at Houston. At least it'd still be in their home state.. Jacksonville is a high target - any place in Florida is. The closest place that's safest based on the current models - is Atlanta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLSlobberKnockers Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Just now, falconfansince66 said: Maybe they can play in Jacksonville, the Jags are at Houston. At least it'd still be in their home state.. And the franchise could make some well needed money, before the team is moved elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfansince66 Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Thinking of my FF matchup this weekend.. The person I face has both Ajayi and Evans, "BYE Week 1" Come ON!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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