There’s a reason why the Mara and Tisch families are so beloved by Giants fans. They get it.
They are also in good enough financial standing to take a step that no other NFL team we know of has taken this offseason.
Speaking with Mike Francessa on WFAN Wednesday, owner John Mara says that Giants season ticket holders won’t have to pay any money to them until there is a new collective bargaining agreement. In addition, Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger reports the Giants won’t raise ticket prices this year.
It’s a great gesture by the Giants that shows how teams have options in how they treat fans during the lockout. Other teams say they are confident there will be fooball; this shows the Giants are confident there will be football.
The move could put a little pressure on other teams around the league to adopt similar policies, although many teams probably couldn’t afford to.
If nothing else, the Giants know the move will look good in comparison to the Jets’ ticket plans.
UPDATE: The closest plan we can find to the Giants: The Panthers are only requiring 10% down and the other 90% after a new CBA is reached. On the other side of the spectrum: The Patriots require full payment on season tickets by March 31.