NFL Week 8: The Trade Deadline, San Diego and More

by | Nov 4, 2016 | Uncategorized |

In a week packed with memorable sports moments (see: Chicago Cubs finally win the World Series) the NFL trade deadline seemed to fade into the background. But this is hardly a surprise. The deadline rarely, if ever, results in the hectic movement that surrounds the other major sports deadlines.

Why is that? Simply put, football is a schematic game and it isn’t going to do anyone any good to move a player in the middle of the season. Players need training camp to adjust to the team’s scheme, and sometimes it takes even longer than that. For more on the NFL’s trade deadline, head over to The MMQB for this week’s column and check out Tuesday’s blog.

In other NFL news, the League’s commitment to domestic violence was called into question once again after word got out that Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones met with NFL’s Special Counsel for Investigations, Lisa Friel. It was later confirmed that they discussed Cowboys’ rookie Ezekiel Elliott and the domestic violence allegations brought against him. Many have suggested that this meeting was an attempt to intimidate Friel, or possibly was even for appearances. Either way, the NFL can’t afford another botched investigation. I joined Bob Ley on “Outside the Lines” this week to give my perspective on Jones’s meeting and what the future may hold for the Dallas running back.

And finally, this coming Tuesday the craziness of this election cycle will finally come to an end. That being said, the chaos in San Diego could just be getting started. The citizens of San Diego will be voting on Measure C, which would essentially allow for public funding for a new Chargers stadium via a tourism tax. Here’s the catch: It needs at least two-thirds approval to pass, which seems unlikely. Chargers owner Alex Spanos will be faced with a tough decision – make in work in San Diego or pack up for another market. Give this week’s “The Business of Sports” podcast a listen for my complete thoughts on San Diego, the NFL trade deadline, Ezekiel Elliot and more.