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Cowboys’ Jerry Jones comfortable with George Pickens playing under franchise tag: ‘We have long-term plans’ for him

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Cowboys’ Jerry Jones Confident in George Pickens Under Franchise Tag: ‘We Have Long-Term Plans’ for Him Nearly a month after placing the franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is comfortable with him playing under it in 2026. The team has until July 15 to negotiate a deal, but sources suggest … Read more

Readers reply: American football takes for ever. In which other sports do you spend most of your time not playing the game?

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Readers Respond: American Football Takes Forever—In Which Other Sports Do You Spend More Time Off the Field? The average NFL game lasts about three hours, with only one hour of active play. Readers discuss other sports with significant downtime compared to playtime, including golf, school sports, and three-day eventing. For instance, in golf, more time … Read more

American football takes for ever. In which other sports do you spend most of your time not playing the game?

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“American Football: Why Does It Feel Never-Ending? Which Other Sports Have More Downtime?” The average NFL game lasts three hours, but the actual gameplay only totals one hour. This prompts a discussion about other sports or activities that feature more downtime compared to active playtime. Readers are encouraged to share their thoughts or pose new … Read more