Release of regular-season NFL schedule delayed - The Orange Mane

BigPlayShay · 04-03-2007, 12:19 AM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2823297

Fans anxious to begin making plans for the 2007 NFL regular-season schedule will have to wait a little longer.

A league official confirmed Monday that the much-anticipated announcement of the regular-season schedule, originally set for Thursday, will be delayed. The schedule could be released as early as next week now, with the roll-out coming no later than April 19.

The delay was first reported by NFL.com, the league-owned Web site.

The league did announce its full preseason schedule on Monday afternoon.

Last week, at its annual meetings in Phoenix, the NFL unveiled its nationally televised opening week matchups for Sept. 6-10 and its three Thanksgiving Day games. The regular season kicks off Sept. 6 when the Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts host the New Orleans Saints.

The NFL tentatively planned to roll out the rest of the regular-season schedule during a two-hour bloc on the NFL Network on Thursday afternoon. But an NFL official suggested to ESPN.com last week in Phoenix that a delay of that Thursday broadcast was likely, because there was still considerable work to be completed on the schedule.

The NFL designs its regular-season schedule without using computers and the process, given the longstanding priority on maintaining competitive balance, is an arduous task.

One notable change that first-year commissioner Roger Goodell has made is to solicit more input. For instance, long-time NFL general manager Ernie Accorsi, who retired from the New York Giants earlier in the offseason, recently visited the NFL offices to peruse the schedule.

brncs_fan · 04-03-2007, 12:23 AM

Is this really a big deal anymore? Most people know who they are playing next year already, it is just a matter of when. Even that we can make some pretty good guesses at: Florida in August, KC in December.

spdirty · 04-03-2007, 12:29 AM

damnit

Garcia Bronco · 04-03-2007, 12:32 AM

Yeah...I think though...this year...for once...I might just make it to all 8 home games. It will be difficult though....The stadium is like 4 miles away.

Killericon · 04-03-2007, 12:33 AM

The fact that this is even newsworthy is a testement to how much of a spectacle/religion the NFL has become. I love it.

Sassy · 04-03-2007, 12:34 AM

Dang...I was looking forward to some planning this week!
But then again...it wasn't out until later last year either.

Blueflame · 04-03-2007, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by brncs_fan

Is this really a big deal anymore? Most people know who they are playing next year already, it is just a matter of when. Even that we can make some pretty good guesses at: Florida in August, KC in December.

When you're anxiously waiting for the schedule to come out so that you can choose which game you'll travel to Denver to attend, then yes, it is a big deal that the release of the schedule is delayed. It means that we'll have to wait a couple of extra weeks before starting to make plans.

brncs_fan · 04-03-2007, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueflame

When you're anxiously waiting for the schedule to come out so that you can choose which game you'll travel to Denver to attend, then yes, it is a big deal that the release of the schedule is delayed. It means that we'll have to wait a couple of extra weeks before starting to make plans.

I guess that is true. For the average fab that doesn't get to travel to the games though, it is just a matter of knowing when there will be a game nearby. I am looking forward to the Bears game this year since it is in driving distance. It doesn't really matter to me when the game is, just so long as I get to go.

So pencil in the Bears game so I can meet some of you guys.

Sassy · 04-03-2007, 12:46 AM

On the positive side...for those of us getting airline tickets...we won't have that charge on our credit cards yet...however, airline tickets keep going up due to the cost of gas so yeah, it sucks!

Los Broncos · 04-03-2007, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

Yeah...I think though...this year...for once...I might just make it to all 8 home games. It will be difficult though....The stadium is like 4 miles away.

I wanna make it out to the D this year so bad, right up 15 to 70 and im there.

Garcia Bronco · 04-03-2007, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynchmob72

I wanna make it out to the D this year so bad, right up 15 to 70 and im there.

I hear you talking. Do it.

ludo21 · 04-03-2007, 01:48 AM

ill be at a home game, maybe 2 this year.

GIVE US THE SCHEDULE!!!!!!

And maybe Diego again, or maybe KC..... i might be in Kansas..

SonOfLe-loLang · 04-03-2007, 02:02 AM

A few years back i could have bought a ticket to Denver/New England playoff game for face value, but unfortunately the plane and lodging would have been too much money. I haven;t been to the new stadium...the last bronco game i went to in Denver was the 1996 playoff game against Jax. What a disaster. Im dying to go again though.

Crushaholic · 04-03-2007, 02:05 AM

The release of the schedule is the first sign that Christmas (the football season) is coming...

SureShot · 04-03-2007, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

Yeah...I think though...this year...for once...I might just make it to all 8 home games. It will be difficult though....The stadium is like 4 miles away.

Its the last couple hundred yards which are difficult. Especially when you don't have season tix.

Vegas_Bronco · 04-03-2007, 04:46 AM

Prediction:
@ Oakland Oct 21
@ Kansas Dec 9
@ San Diego Dec 16

Dendave · 04-03-2007, 08:08 AM

dang, I was hoping to start making plans this weekend

dbfan21 · 04-03-2007, 09:52 AM

I was hoping to do some planning too. I will be at the Packers/Broncos game this year (if it doesn't interfere with three key dates that I have obligations for).

Keeping my fingers crossed....

Garcia Bronco · 04-03-2007, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SureShot7

Its the last couple hundred yards which are difficult. Especially when you don't have season tix.

Mere technicalities

55CrushEm · 04-03-2007, 10:12 AM

Yeah....hoping to make my first game IN Denver this year.......not sure how much flights from Boston to Denver typically run, though. I think JetBlue has some good deals.

My only problem is figuring out if I want to go early in the season (nicer weather).....or later in the season, when the games get more exciting due to the nearing playoff races.......

Sassy · 04-03-2007, 10:17 AM

From the experience of a snow/sleet/bitter cold day in Cleveland...go for the warmer weather!

55CrushEm · 04-03-2007, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sassy

From the experience of a snow/sleet/bitter cold day in Cleveland...go for the warmer weather!

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking......probably, one of the first 2 or 3 home games.

I really love the fall......cool days.....not too cold, but "sweatshirt weather".....perhaps an October game.

Hogan11 · 04-03-2007, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sassy

On the positive side...for those of us getting airline tickets...we won't have that charge on our credit cards yet...however, airline tickets keep going up due to the cost of gas so yeah, it sucks!

It's an aggervation...but we're still ready at a moments notice to reserve everything possible once that schedule drops. Actually the 5th did seem rather early anyways, since in years past it's been usually in the late teens when it's been released.

Popcorn Sutton · 04-03-2007, 10:45 AM

Damnit... I want to make plans for the Bears game.

ak1971 · 04-03-2007, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

Yeah...I think though...this year...for once...I might just make it to all 8 home games. It will be difficult though....The stadium is like 4 miles away.

i might make it to a couple games this year

04-03-2007, 12:19 AM	#1
BigPlayShay Ring of Famer Novaking Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,236 Adopt-a-Bronco: Got Cut	Release of regular-season NFL schedule delayed http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2823297 Fans anxious to begin making plans for the 2007 NFL regular-season schedule will have to wait a little longer. A league official confirmed Monday that the much-anticipated announcement of the regular-season schedule, originally set for Thursday, will be delayed. The schedule could be released as early as next week now, with the roll-out coming no later than April 19. The delay was first reported by NFL.com, the league-owned Web site. The league did announce its full preseason schedule on Monday afternoon. Last week, at its annual meetings in Phoenix, the NFL unveiled its nationally televised opening week matchups for Sept. 6-10 and its three Thanksgiving Day games. The regular season kicks off Sept. 6 when the Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts host the New Orleans Saints. The NFL tentatively planned to roll out the rest of the regular-season schedule during a two-hour bloc on the NFL Network on Thursday afternoon. But an NFL official suggested to ESPN.com last week in Phoenix that a delay of that Thursday broadcast was likely, because there was still considerable work to be completed on the schedule. The NFL designs its regular-season schedule without using computers and the process, given the longstanding priority on maintaining competitive balance, is an arduous task. One notable change that first-year commissioner Roger Goodell has made is to solicit more input. For instance, long-time NFL general manager Ernie Accorsi, who retired from the New York Giants earlier in the offseason, recently visited the NFL offices to peruse the schedule.

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04-03-2007, 12:23 AM	#2
brncs_fan How about some Tapenade! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Coaches Cradle...Eastern Illinois University Posts: 5,489 Adopt-a-Bronco: Manti Teo	Is this really a big deal anymore? Most people know who they are playing next year already, it is just a matter of when. Even that we can make some pretty good guesses at: Florida in August, KC in December.

04-03-2007, 12:29 AM	#3
spdirty Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bailey Posts: 13,899 Adopt-a-Bronco: Koppen	damnit

04-03-2007, 12:32 AM	#4
Garcia Bronco Hokie since 1993 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 45,991 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Jackson	Yeah...I think though...this year...for once...I might just make it to all 8 home games. It will be difficult though....The stadium is like 4 miles away.

04-03-2007, 12:33 AM	#5
Killericon YES A DT!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: From Calgary, in Halifax for School Posts: 7,730 Adopt-a-Bronco: watermock	The fact that this is even newsworthy is a testement to how much of a spectacle/religion the NFL has become. I love it.

04-03-2007, 12:34 AM	#6
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Dang...I was looking forward to some planning this week! But then again...it wasn't out until later last year either.

04-03-2007, 12:46 AM	#9
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	On the positive side...for those of us getting airline tickets...we won't have that charge on our credit cards yet...however, airline tickets keep going up due to the cost of gas so yeah, it sucks!

04-03-2007, 01:48 AM	#12
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,901 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	ill be at a home game, maybe 2 this year. GIVE US THE SCHEDULE!!!!!! And maybe Diego again, or maybe KC..... i might be in Kansas..

04-03-2007, 02:02 AM	#13
SonOfLe-loLang Young Buck Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 13,216 Adopt-a-Bronco: Thunder (RIP)	A few years back i could have bought a ticket to Denver/New England playoff game for face value, but unfortunately the plane and lodging would have been too much money. I haven;t been to the new stadium...the last bronco game i went to in Denver was the 1996 playoff game against Jax. What a disaster. Im dying to go again though.

04-03-2007, 02:05 AM	#14
Crushaholic Armchair Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 22,041	The release of the schedule is the first sign that Christmas (the football season) is coming...

04-03-2007, 04:46 AM	#16
Vegas_Bronco Ring of Famer Fear is a lack of preparation. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 63 Yards Out Posts: 4,024 Adopt-a-Bronco: 1 Elam 1	Prediction: @ Oakland Oct 21 @ Kansas Dec 9 @ San Diego Dec 16

04-03-2007, 08:08 AM	#17
Dendave Ring of Famer Echo Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 1,081	dang, I was hoping to start making plans this weekend

04-03-2007, 09:52 AM	#18
dbfan21 Broncos Fan in Florida Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 2,182 Adopt-a-Bronco: Pat Bowlen	I was hoping to do some planning too. I will be at the Packers/Broncos game this year (if it doesn't interfere with three key dates that I have obligations for). Keeping my fingers crossed....

04-03-2007, 10:12 AM	#20
55CrushEm Wolverine or Superman? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North of Boston, MA Posts: 5,591 Adopt-a-Bronco: "Squid"Quan	Yeah....hoping to make my first game IN Denver this year.......not sure how much flights from Boston to Denver typically run, though. I think JetBlue has some good deals. My only problem is figuring out if I want to go early in the season (nicer weather).....or later in the season, when the games get more exciting due to the nearing playoff races.......

04-03-2007, 10:17 AM	#21
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	From the experience of a snow/sleet/bitter cold day in Cleveland...go for the warmer weather!

04-03-2007, 10:45 AM	#24
Popcorn Sutton Ring of Famer Don't mess with Popcorn Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Who cares Posts: 3,757 Adopt-a-Bronco: Jacob Tamme	Damnit... I want to make plans for the Bears game.