Gainzo Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Not a bad idea as long as they don't show up on game uniforms. DANA POINT, Calif. -- Monetize. That was the buzzword for NFL owners in search of creative new revenue streams in these economically-challenged times. Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones, a member of the league's business ventures committee, said the league is exploring the possibility of having sponsor logos worn unobtrusively on practice jerseys. In addition to receiving a four-year, $4 billion extension from DirecTV and investigating relaxing rules against liquor and lottery sponsorships, the practice jersey sponsor logos were addressed at the three-day owners' meetings that concluded Wednesday. Further discussion will be held at the league's May meetings in Fort Lauderdale. "It would be similar to logos worn on pro soccer jerseys," Jones said. Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said the idea has merit and a rotation of sponsors could be found for minicamp practices, training camp and regular-season practices. The bottom line is that any time a player appears in a newspaper photograph or a television interview, the sponsor's logo would get play. "The prototype they showed us was no different than the patches they would put on the Pro Bowl jerseys," Bisciotti says. "The uniforms in NFL Europe, they had a big logo. That's not what we're talking about. "We're talking about something unobtrusive that when the guys are being interviewed, people can can see the sponsor logo on their jerseys. But it's no bigger or more obtrusive than the patches worn for the Super Bowl logo. Players would not wear the logos on their jerseys during games, even in the preseason. And teams might be able to rotate sponsors at different times of the year. "You can monetize it any way you want," Bisciotti said. "I think most teams would go back to their regular sponsors. I would go to M&T Bank (the Ravens' stadium sponsor) first and then go down my sponsor list.'' -- Jim Corbett http://blogs.usatoday.com/thehuddle/2009/03/nfl-might-consi.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Training camp unis should look like NASCAR cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 lets play a fun game who would be an appropriate sponsor for the _____'s ? example the pats * and sony hey, if jets coaches defensive signals are shot on a sony, shouldn't you watch them on one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiF Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 lets play a fun game who would be an appropriate sponsor for the _____'s ? example the pats * and sony hey, if jets coaches defensive signals are shot on a sony, shouldn't you watch them on one ? Ha! The Begnals and Smith and Wesson Guns, Handcuffs, you gonna need one of'em if these guys are coming after ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Oh please don't bring this into the NFL. It will START on practice uniforms and God knows how it could develop from there. I hate shirt sponsership in other sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Ha! The Begnals and Smith and Wesson Guns, Handcuffs, you gonna need one of'em if these guys are coming after ya! Depends would be a good sponsor for either the Raiders or Bills in honor of their archaic owners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Chico's Bail Bonds would work for the Raiders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Ha! The Begnals and Smith and Wesson Guns, Handcuffs, you gonna need one of'em if these guys are coming after ya! the bills and molson true canadian taste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Oh please don't bring this into the NFL. It will START on practice uniforms and God knows how it could develop from there. I hate shirt sponsership in other sports. It is only a matter of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Ha! The Begnals and Smith and Wesson Guns, Handcuffs, you gonna need one of'em if these guys are coming after ya! The Bengals and the NRA: Guns don't kill people, the Cincinnati Bengals do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiF Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 the bills and molson true canadian taste Good one! Miami Dolphags and Trojan Condoms Gays commonly have STD's, you better be protected if you going to play for that team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetFanBird Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Depends would be a good sponsor for either the Raiders or Bills in honor of their archaic owners! Depends would be good for the Pats*. The only team to go undeafeted and sh*t the bed in the Superbowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Could someone explain why you would want sponsors on your practice uniforms? I mean how many people besides the players and coaches are going to see these sponsors on their jerseys? All in the name of a buck I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alk Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Depends would be good for the Pats*. The only team to go undeafeted and sh*t the bed in the Superbowl. I'll admit, that one was good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 Could someone explain why you would want sponsors on your practice uniforms? I mean how many people besides the players and coaches are going to see these sponsors on their jerseys? All in the name of a buck I suppose. Since you live in flyover country I'll fill you in The evening news shows practice highlights every night of the week. Not to mention ESPN and the NFL Network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Meanwhile back at the ranch, Jake Plummer got reamed for honoring his friend on his helmet. What a world. Are you sh itting me that he got in 'trouble' for that? Really?! Ads. OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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