Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Shades NFL Owners While Discussing Past International Schedule Proposal
Bleacher Report • • sports
Key Points:
- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers revealed that NFL owners had previously proposed an "international week" featuring games in 16 different global locations with an added bye week for players.
- The concept aimed to maintain a 16-week regular season with two bye weeks, promoting player rest and equal travel conditions for all teams.
- Despite its potential benefits for the game's global exposure and player health, the plan faced significant logistical hurdles, including securing suitable venues across multiple time zones and managing scheduling conflicts.
- Challenges also included aligning game times with U.S. broadcast windows and addressing concerns from NFL media partners about a week without domestic games.
- Ultimately, owners preferred expanding the season to 17 games for additional revenue, prioritizing financial gains over the international week concept.
