So, you wanted to know more about the NFL owners’ meetings taking place now in Phoenix, Arizona? Well, even if you didn’t want to know more, we’re here to tell you anyway.
The first photo is the annual NFL coaches photo taken at the meetings. The rest of the photos are of the Arizona Biltmore Hotel, where they are “roughing it” this week.
NOTE: Since becoming a Packers owner in the 1997 stock sale, my invitation to attend the meetings has apparently been lost in the mail for 26 straight years. Maybe next year.
2023 NFL SPRING OWNERS MEETING
Dates: March 26-29
City: Phoenix, Arizona
Location: The Biltmore, Phoenix
What’s on the Agenda at the NFL Annual League Meeting?
Rule and policy changes are usually at the forefront of league meetings. While potential on-field alterations will be on the table in 2023, another topic will be at the forefront of discussions.
Roger Goodell Likely To Receive Extension
Roger Goodell isn’t going anywhere, as ESPN reported NFL owners will likely finalize a multi-year extension for the commissioner at the league meetings. Goodell has been the NFL commissioner since taking over for Paul Tagliabue in 2006.
Per ESPN, Goodell has discussed a three-year deal, but no timeframe has been officially set in stone. This could potentially be the final extension for the 64-year-old Goodell, who could consider retirement at the conclusion of his next term.
According to the New York Times, Goodell earned $63.9 million for both the 2019-20 and 2020-21 fiscal years, with roughly 90 percent of that total coming via bonuses.
Proposed 2023 Rule Changes
NFL teams are encouraged to submit potential rule changes to the NFL’s Competition Committee, which will report its findings about potential adjustments to the league’s owners at the annual meeting. Any rule change must receive at least 24 votes from the NFL’s owners to be adopted.
Here are the rule changes being considered in 2023:
• Allow teams to maintain possession by executing a 4th-and-20 attempt from their opponent’s 20-yard line. This would be similar to the XFL’s gameplay, which allows clubs to attempt a 4th-and-15 in lieu of an onside kick (but only in the fourth quarter).
• Enable teams to carry a third quarterback on their inactive list or practice squad list who would be eligible to play if that team’s first two quarterbacks suffered injuries.
• Allow players to wear “0” as their jersey number.
• Make play clock adjustments after instant replay reversals “consistent with other timing rules.”
• Expand coaches’ challenges to include personal fouls.
• Provide teams with “more opportunities” for a third challenge.
• Expand instant replay to “allow for consultation regarding penalty assessment.”
• Allow replay officials to review failed fourth-down attempts.
• Make roughing-the-passer penalties subject to review or challenge.
• Alter the crackback block prohibition.
NFL Competition Committee Members
• Rich McKay (chairman), Atlanta Falcons
• Katie Blackburn, Cincinnati Bengals
• Chris Grier, Miami Dolphins
• Stephen Jones, Dallas Cowboys
• John Mara, New York Giants
• Ozzie Newsome, Baltimore Ravens
• Frank Reich, Carolina Panthers
• Ron Rivera, Washington Commanders
• Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers
• Mike Vrabel, Tennessee Titans
