I would be disappointed if Witherspoon plays nickel. Based on what I know about him, he would be disappointed as well. Is the thought that he would play outside in two WR sets and kick inside when a 3rd WR is out there?
If Bezos buys the team, and they play on Thursday night, is he in effect paying himself to broadcast the game (with the money routed through the NFL, of course)?
Technically I don’t know. It might be allowable from the player’s union, but no team would ever do that when they have him under cost control for 5 years.
I have noted the "highlights" from camp featuring KW3 making big catches down the field. KW is going to have something to say about "who is the best back to feature in the passing game" and possibly the biggest camp battle that will materialize is who are the #1, 2 and 3 RBs on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd down.
The CB room is going to be highly competitive, for sure, and if Witherspoon makes his debut at nickle, so be it.
As for ownership... I think the Seahawks ownership will have to be taken from Jody Allen's cold, dead hand. She loves being an owner. And if someone wants to come in, in a minority position, so be it.
I am not a business person, but my experience at a local level on team and club committees suggests that sporting teams and clubs are essentially non-profit. I would presume (excuse my ignorance if I’m incorrect) that owning something like the Seahawks wouldn’t be a great money-maker.
Now, given that.....Bezos is all about making money. So I would think that, unless he is gonna make money, he’d have to be (as anyone who buys a sports team/club) a HUGE fan of the sport. Is he?
The only other reason would be for some sort of tax benefit I guess.
Is there any business beads in the Seasiders that can explain why Bezos would want to buy in to the Seahawks? I’d much rather someone who loves the team to do it. I once suggested Russell Wilson might be interested 🤔
The 2021 average operating income for an NFL team was $177M. Investopedia defines operating income as “an accounting figure that measures the amount of profit realized from a business's operations after deducting operating expenses such as wages, depreciation, and cost of goods sold (COGS).”
Moreover, operating income is taxpayer subsidized—most teams have favorable deals on concessions and parking, tax breaks, and of course public financing of stadiums. Because of the salary cap, players effectively subsidize operating income as well.
In other words, team owners are rolling in loot, and they get everyone else to pick up the tab.
The only constraint now is the number of cities that can support a team. The league is salivating over the possibility of expanding to Europe. There would be a team in London tomorrow if beaming down was real.
I’d hope he doesn’t decide to control the team if he bought it. Especially if he’s not a big fan or have football incite - which I’m certain he doesn’t.
No, but he would control plenty through the ownership. Look how he controlled Mayor Durkin via Amazon! He shot down helping the homeless by getting her to veto the council’s effort to get a head tax on the major companies.
Oh, I think throwing more money is exactly how politicians feed more to the wealthy while guaranteeing the issue will remain unsolved and keep the money flowing UP for years.
Capital appreciation, especially if the streaming market is not yet maxed out.
There may be bit of ego-boo involved. See also The Washington Post and Blue Origin...and he didn't just buy that superyacht on account of the money it would bring in. For crying out loud...his yacht comes with another yacht to tend it!
IIRC, Paul Allen was not a huge fan before buying the team, and did it as a favor to the city.
I think you can call a team somewhat non-profit on an annual basis. Few teams disclose their finances since they are privately owned. However they’re HUGELY profitable when you look at team valuations. The Seahawks, if sold, would likely go for over $5 billion. Paul Allen bought the team for $194 million.
I'm not fretting about Desert Dee Eskridge XD
I would be disappointed if Witherspoon plays nickel. Based on what I know about him, he would be disappointed as well. Is the thought that he would play outside in two WR sets and kick inside when a 3rd WR is out there?
Why disappointed?
“Jamal Adams training camp? Optimism!“
My blind optimism for Jamal is already paying dividends!
If Bezos buys the team, and they play on Thursday night, is he in effect paying himself to broadcast the game (with the money routed through the NFL, of course)?
He'd have to sell off the Thursday night rights, I think.
Wouldn't Bezos rather buy a women's team, and name them the "Amazons"?
It's late and I'm tired so maybe I'm just spacing on the answer but who is the best wideout the Ohio State coach has worked with?
I don't know, but maybe referring to Marvin Harrison jr.? I had that same question though.
Please, please, please let Witherspoon play the nickel! I am chomping at the bit for the broadcast call out "the Slotted 'Spoon does it again!!"
Especially now that we play on Thanksgiving, there could be so many! Spoon serving it up!, etc.
I can't wait to see him destroy some WR screen pass and hear Collinsworth say "he was definitely the big spoon in that relationship!"
You've Shaymed me, sir, with your fine contribution. I was going to go with the insipid "waiting to see which QB gets Spooned first". You win!
"I would suggest extending Jaxon Smith-Njigba." for an extension...
I know it was only a joke, but is that even possible?
It is not possible, no.
Technically I don’t know. It might be allowable from the player’s union, but no team would ever do that when they have him under cost control for 5 years.
I have noted the "highlights" from camp featuring KW3 making big catches down the field. KW is going to have something to say about "who is the best back to feature in the passing game" and possibly the biggest camp battle that will materialize is who are the #1, 2 and 3 RBs on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd down.
The CB room is going to be highly competitive, for sure, and if Witherspoon makes his debut at nickle, so be it.
As for ownership... I think the Seahawks ownership will have to be taken from Jody Allen's cold, dead hand. She loves being an owner. And if someone wants to come in, in a minority position, so be it.
I am sure Pete and John have said she’s a very involved owner.
Yes, she is based on all the reports. She is going to want to stay involved.
I am not a business person, but my experience at a local level on team and club committees suggests that sporting teams and clubs are essentially non-profit. I would presume (excuse my ignorance if I’m incorrect) that owning something like the Seahawks wouldn’t be a great money-maker.
Now, given that.....Bezos is all about making money. So I would think that, unless he is gonna make money, he’d have to be (as anyone who buys a sports team/club) a HUGE fan of the sport. Is he?
The only other reason would be for some sort of tax benefit I guess.
Is there any business beads in the Seasiders that can explain why Bezos would want to buy in to the Seahawks? I’d much rather someone who loves the team to do it. I once suggested Russell Wilson might be interested 🤔
The 2021 average operating income for an NFL team was $177M. Investopedia defines operating income as “an accounting figure that measures the amount of profit realized from a business's operations after deducting operating expenses such as wages, depreciation, and cost of goods sold (COGS).”
Moreover, operating income is taxpayer subsidized—most teams have favorable deals on concessions and parking, tax breaks, and of course public financing of stadiums. Because of the salary cap, players effectively subsidize operating income as well.
In other words, team owners are rolling in loot, and they get everyone else to pick up the tab.
Wow. I wonder why more wealthy people aren’t getting involved.
The only constraint now is the number of cities that can support a team. The league is salivating over the possibility of expanding to Europe. There would be a team in London tomorrow if beaming down was real.
Bezos is all about owning everything he can. The more he owns, the more power and control.
I’d hope he doesn’t decide to control the team if he bought it. Especially if he’s not a big fan or have football incite - which I’m certain he doesn’t.
No, but he would control plenty through the ownership. Look how he controlled Mayor Durkin via Amazon! He shot down helping the homeless by getting her to veto the council’s effort to get a head tax on the major companies.
I'm not sure why I understand why we always think throwing more money at a problem is the solution. You get more of the behavior you incentivize.
Oh, I think throwing more money is exactly how politicians feed more to the wealthy while guaranteeing the issue will remain unsolved and keep the money flowing UP for years.
No doubt about it.
Yeah, that’s not good. Hope he doesn’t get involved at all and it’s just rumours.
Capital appreciation, especially if the streaming market is not yet maxed out.
There may be bit of ego-boo involved. See also The Washington Post and Blue Origin...and he didn't just buy that superyacht on account of the money it would bring in. For crying out loud...his yacht comes with another yacht to tend it!
IIRC, Paul Allen was not a huge fan before buying the team, and did it as a favor to the city.
I think you can call a team somewhat non-profit on an annual basis. Few teams disclose their finances since they are privately owned. However they’re HUGELY profitable when you look at team valuations. The Seahawks, if sold, would likely go for over $5 billion. Paul Allen bought the team for $194 million.