Postponing the Chicago game?

I think as tough as its gonna be, the game will be standing on Thursday night as planned.

Today's Wash Post says that the Skins will play as scheduled. Rescheduling games is just too difficult for all involved.

I think they should reschedule it considering the Redskins are going through a tough time. Even if it's till Saturday. It's going to be tough trying to get ready for a game under these circumstances.

I think the fact that they've scheduled Sean's funeral for Monday makes it pretty obvious next Thursday's game isn't being moved.

There are a lot of other logistics to consider as well. Getting the production trucks from one venue to the next. Finding hotel rooms for all production crew plus the players. Staffing the stadium, and so on.

Maybe they could just bar the Bears from practicing while the Redskins are at the funeral.

There are a lot of other logistics to consider as well. Getting the production trucks from one venue to the next. Finding hotel rooms for all production crew plus the players. Staffing the stadium, and so on.

Maybe they could just bar the Bears from practicing while the Redskins are at the funeral.

That's actually an excellent idea. It's logistically very easy, and would help even the playing field as far as game preparation is concerned. Also, the Bears are a pretty classy organization and I'm sure they'd comply with that request with no qualms.

I hate what has happened, and feel for everyone on the team, but I hope they do not reschedule this game. I am flying from Calgary (Canada) with my Dad to watch the game. I am looking forward to seeing this game as we have both been waiting for this game to come.

There are a lot of other logistics to consider as well. Getting the production trucks from one venue to the next. Finding hotel rooms for all production crew plus the players. Staffing the stadium, and so on.

Maybe they could just bar the Bears from practicing while the Redskins are at the funeral.
That's a GREAT idea!
Although, I don't know if the league could actually "BAR" them from practicing. After all....the BEARS didn't do anything that would require a disciplinary act such as barring them from anything.

However, there are two scenarios here. If the BEARS win Sundays game, against the GIANTS, they will typically have Monday "OFF" anyway. And, I would imagine that there may even be many of them there at the funeral, as would a lot of other players from around the league. If for any other reason then just to show support....and respect.
Which brings me to my second point.....they will probably be there to show support and respect. Therefore, there would be no reason for the league to enforce such a "bar".

And, mostly.....
I wouldn't think that the BEARS, or any other team really, would use a time like this to claim an "Upper Hand" against an opponent.
There are times when we all play a team that has come off a short week. But this is way different.
That would be pretty sh*tty, in my opinion....and a very unfair advantage.
I don't think the fans in Chicago would look at that very favorably.

(Although.......I wouldn't put it past Belicheat. LOL)


I am going to start planting that seed on my board, however.
I think it's a great idea. And the least we can do.



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That's a GREAT idea!
Although, I don't know if the league could actually "BAR" them from practicing. After all....the BEARS didn't do anything that would require a disciplinary act such as barring them from anything.

However, there are two scenarios here. If the BEARS win Sundays game, against the GIANTS, they will typically have Monday "OFF" anyway. And, I would imagine that there may even be many of them there at the funeral, as would a lot of other players from around the league. If for any other reason then just to show support....and respect.
Which brings me to my second point.....they will probably be there to show support and respect. Therefore, there would be no reason for the league to enforce such a "bar".

And, mostly.....
I wouldn't think that the BEARS, or any other team really, would use a time like this to claim an "Upper Hand" against an opponent.
There are times when we all play a team that has come off a short week. But this is way different.
That would be pretty sh*tty, in my opinion....and a very unfair advantage.
I don't think the fans in Chicago would look at that very favorably.

(Although.......I wouldn't put it past Belicheat. LOL)


I am going to start planting that seed on my board, however.
I think it's a great idea. And the least we can do.



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Sounds good. Love your screen name btw, welcome to the board.

Today's Wash Post says that the Skins will play as scheduled. Rescheduling games is just too difficult for all involved.I don't buy that. The NFL moved the Giants - Saints game on short notice in the wake of Katrina. Roger Goodell's talk is cheap on doing right by the Skins after Taylor's death. The Skins have 2 games and a teammate's funeral in a 5 day stretch. Why not move the Thursday Bears game to Sunday, and replace the Thursday game with one that doesn't have playoff ramifications? Better still, move the NFL Network broadcast to Saturday night, which would probably draw more viewers than a Thursday game anyway. The NFL can make it happen IF they want to.

I don't buy that. The NFL moved the Giants - Saints game on short notice in the wake of Katrina. Roger Goodell's talk is cheap on doing right by the Skins after Taylor's death. The Skins have 2 games and a teammate's funeral in a 5 day stretch. Why not move the Thursday Bears game to Sunday, and replace the Thursday game with one that doesn't have playoff ramifications? Better still, move the NFL Network broadcast to Saturday night, which would probably draw more viewers than a Thursday game anyway. The NFL can make it happen IF they want to.


Moving and rescheduling are entirely different things. Besides that the Saints literally had no stadium to play in.

I know its hard on the Skins but I dont see why other teams and their fans (all with ticket and travel plans made) shoul be inconvenienced. Its easy to say they should do it and nobody will mind but tell that to the guy who took off work on Sun and is flying to a game he thinks is on Sun only to have it moved to Thurs. I doubt he'd be happy and would likely be po'd (see Canada skins post). The Skins have not talked about moving this game because they understand what is involved and quite frankly have a bit more class than to think everyone else should accomodate them.

The bottom line is this game wont be rescheduled.