We've Been Flexed...Not in a Good Way

I like it. I don't think any team including ours like to play in the oven at 1 PM. It is too damn hot.

"Vertical Limit wrote:

I like it.

Why? The SD Chargers record playing 1p East Coast games is about as atrocious as it gets.

It's not going to be that hot or humid on November 17 anyway. I fwe're good enough, we should win.

1 or 4 deson't matter. Let's not make pre-excuses

I don't think 3 hours will kill any bicoastal disadvantage.

"rdhstlr23 wrote:

Our advantage on SD is no kaput

http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Chargers-Game-Moves-To-405-PM-ET-Kickoff/421e5522-0b01-4bb5-96df-b16afe00fcab

Maybe this belongs in the I'm done with the NFL thread, haha.

It aids the Chargers players, that's for sure...

That interview with the constant asking about Jonathan Martin. It sounds like the Dolphins, the way Philbin's tone/notes read, are possibly facing legal action.

I'm not talking about the heat about talking about the body and playing at 11p EST (what feels like 10a to them) as compared to 4p EST (what feels like 1p to them).

Here's some data to back it up. I couldn't find the Chargers record, but when they played Jacksonville this year it came up and it was just absolutely abysmal. There win against Jacksonville was there first 1p East Coast win in their last 10-15 tries I believe.

http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/content/discomfort-zone-impact-travel-nfl-games/14372/

"Berezo wrote:

That interview with the constant asking about Jonathan Martin. It sounds like the Dolphins, the way Philbin's tone/notes read, are possibly facing legal action.

legal action, for bullying? this isn't a kid in school.

its still quite a trip for them. its still an advantage.

"Ohio Fanatic wrote:

legal action, for bullying? this isn't a kid in school.

Does it matter when it comes to the #1 country in litigious actions?
The legal system in the U.S. is nothing more than an out of control and dirty business.
You can sue for anything and there's dozens of attorneys on TV and radio commercials every day giving everyone ideas on what they could latch on to for a lawyer to concoct a case.
I have no doubt that some action will take place on this.

Their record in Miami is bad as I recall.

"Coral Reefer wrote:

Does it matter when it comes to the #1 country in litigious actions?
The legal system in the U.S. is nothing more than an out of control and dirty business.
You can sue for anything and there's dozens of attorneys on TV and radio commercials every day giving everyone ideas on what they could latch on to for a lawyer to concoct a case.
I have no doubt that some action will take place on this.

No, NFL players have pretty much signed away a lot of their rights in collective bargaining. There could possibly be some type of grievance through the NFLPA, but thats about it.

"Stringer Bell wrote:

No, NFL players have pretty much signed away a lot of their rights in collective bargaining. There could possibly be some type of grievance through the NFLPA, but thats about it.

Possible.

That said loopholes make the lawyer world go round.

ugh, lame...I like the 1 slot.

"Ohio Fanatic wrote:

legal action, for bullying? this isn't a kid in school.

It's called "Creating a Hostile Work Environment". It is actionable and he could cash in nicely. With what is out there now there is no team that will touch him.

"Berezo wrote:

That interview with the constant asking about Jonathan Martin. It sounds like the Dolphins, the way Philbin's tone/notes read, are possibly facing legal action.

on what grounds? Bullying? Has Martin made a complaint? who was asking these questions? The local paper reporters who have been sublime in being negative and looking for a scoop? If its come from the Martin camp then i think putting Happy Halloween and dont believe all you read on Facebook isnt exactly saying its from the Martin camp. hmmmm.

"Coral Reefer wrote:

Does it matter when it comes to the #1 country in litigious actions?
The legal system in the U.S. is nothing more than an out of control and dirty business.
You can sue for anything and there's dozens of attorneys on TV and radio commercials every day giving everyone ideas on what they could latch on to for a lawyer to concoct a case.
I have no doubt that some action will take place on this.

FYI,Go Knights! Charge on!

Great, though tbh suspect this actually helps us as our D is not the best conditioned unit in the NFL, heat cuts two ways.

Do think this smells of manipulation by the league to effect an outcome

"Ohio Fanatic wrote:

legal action, for bullying? this isn't a kid in school.

If It comes down to legal action, Jonathan Martin won't be a Dolphin soon. Legal action would come from the NFLPA. If I were Martin I'd shut the **** up and get back to the locker room before he risks his NFL career.

"DrAstroZoom wrote:

I don't think 3 hours will kill any bicoastal disadvantage.

It generally does. The advantage for the east coast team is when the west coast team plays at 1 PM. The advantage disappears when the game is later in the day.

This is good news for everyone involved. Especially those attending the game or trying to watch it on Tv.

*We are 0-2 at home for 1:00 games and 2-0 in later games.

"Desides wrote:

It generally does. The advantage for the east coast team is when the west coast team plays at 1 PM. The advantage disappears when the game is later in the day.

It doesn't change the cross country trip, which is the true disadvantage. Timing is easily maneuverable. That effects the fans out there more than anything. Not sure how I'd feel about my team playing at 10 am, probably not thrilled.

The KC at Denver game got flexed to the night game so I guess CBS needed a late game to replace it.

I just hope Dolphins @ Jets isn't flexed to Sunday Night Football (since I'm going and would rather go to a day game. And I still don't trust Miami in primetime). Current game is Giants @ Redskins...

Because its Thanksgiving week, there aren't many games that seem as enticing. Titans @ Colts & Bengals @ Chargers would seem like the only other two options.