Originally Posted by kcclone:
Yeah, with the rules protecting QB's, an 18 game season seems like a realistic option.
-Expand the rosters to 60
-Play 18 regular season games
-Add one more playoff round.
Get rid of the pre-season entirely, or make it 1-2 games with low ticket prices, where you only play your backups to figure out who you want to keep.
The NFL needs to think outside of the box. I hate the idea of an 18 game season. Especially one where qbs sit. Last thing we want is teams being strategic about when to tank games.
Here's a better solution. Starters play scrimmage like games to prepare for the season. Rest of your team plays tournament style games that include international competition. 1) you get a better look at your backups. 2) you play international games without ****ing up travel schedules and taking away home games. [Reply]
Originally Posted by FAX:
The NFL is making its case for an 18-game regular season. I don't know which part is more pathetic; the games or the punditry trying to "analyze" the games.
At this point, I'm simply hoping that some of the young players are benefiting from the playing time.
FAX
18 games w/one preseason game. Expand the rosters & add another playoff round. [Reply]
Originally Posted by O.city:
Grunhard i think it was brought it up on twitter but the Steelers were doing a lot of funky blitzes for a 2nd preseason game so he thinks andy didn’t feel comfortable with Mahomes still in so he took him out early
I was worried about Tomlin when Andy said the starters would be playing the entire first half. That guy is a total douche who is not above strategically ending Pat's season. [Reply]
Originally Posted by prhom:
What’s the deal with Shurmur getting playing time over Litton? He reminds me of Tyler Palko. Maybe he understands the game, but doesn’t seem to have the arm to make it in the NFL.
I think they know Litton is the 3rd and are maybe hoping some other team is intrigued enough by Shurmur or desperate enough for a back-up to flip some depth our way. [Reply]
18 games is just too much football for these guys on top of potential playoffs.
IF they did do that, they would have to give each player a couple of breaks just to keep them physically able, and I hate the thought of having to strategically tank a couple of games essentially.
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it... and the NFL’s schedule is far from broke. [Reply]
Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19:
18 games is just too much football for these guys on top of potential playoffs.
IF they did do that, they would have to give each player a couple of breaks just to keep them physically able, and I hate the thought of having to strategically tank a couple of games essentially.
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it... and the NFL’s schedule is far from broke.
Originally Posted by PHOG:
Bring on the 18-game reg season..that was painful.
Four preseason games is a joke, and the NFL knows this. They're just afraid fans will catch-on to the season ticket premium. Right now, the preseason games hide that a little bit, but eliminate the pre-season, and it becomes a bit more obvious. [Reply]
Originally Posted by penchief:
I think they know Litton is the 3rd and are maybe hoping some other team is intrigued enough by Shurmur or desperate enough for a back-up to flip some depth our way.
It's turning out to be a mistake. I hate to put too much stock in preseason. But does anyone have any confidence in Henne if we need him for a few games? I don't think the #2 qb is even close to an open shut case. [Reply]
