88Comrade2000 Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 Tags is considering expanding the NFL season to 18 games, probably for the 2006 season-when new contract takes place. Also, if that happens, it could lead to playoffs expansion. Preseason would be reduced to 2 games. I'm all for it. 18 weeks of football, over 19 weeks. Heck, they could add another bye and make it 20 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCS:BraveCaringSoul Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 More games that count!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 18 is too many. Not only will the two extra games increase the attrition problem caused by injuries, but the couple of preseason games remaining will force the coaches to play their starters more. Consequently, there will be probably be the same number of preseason game injuries to key personnel. I'm just not sure what is being resolved by this type of move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbol Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 I agree, no 18 games. I love football, but I think the system is perfect (game wise) as it is, right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenaciousd Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 Scottb said it exactly right. This is supposed to reduce injuries somehow? Garbage. It would be a money move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 Well, this still has to go through the players union and such. Guessing the reaction right now is "Er. We thought we discussed fewer preseason games. don't recall mentioning add 2 more regular season games. Ouch. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 They would have to expand the roster and cap to play 18 games, it is hard enough to survive 16 as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 THe players dont get paid much at all for the preseason games. I would think they would love the chance toget two more paychecks. As a fan,I would love the chance to watch two more meaningful games each year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J33Edwards Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 two preseason games is not enough....if they want to reduce the preseason three games is the minimum number I would be happy with. Maybe remove one preseason game, and add one regular season game...or just an extra bye to make the season an extra week longer. I'm pretty happy with the way it is now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 football has changed so much from 30 years ago when it was a 6 month commitment. now players for the most part work out and stay in shape 12 months and don't need a 4 or 6 game preseason to get ready to play. perhaps if the season is extended to 18 games and there is an increase in the number of minicamps for rookies they can both prevent injuries in meaningless games and also get the needed look at UDFAs and draft choices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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