Saxum Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Why NFL offseason is a disaster for rookies, players on roster bubble http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/16370346/nfl-offseason-disaster-rookies-players-roster-bubble Agree with Matt Bowen the new NFLPA rules make it very hard on certain players. These young cats are placed in an environment that is much softer than it used to be. With monitored one-on-ones between wide receivers and defensive backs (no bump and run -- ridiculous) and limitations on contact, offseason practices put coaches in a tough spot. How do you develop talent in that environment? Where do you even start? "It's a shame," one NFL coach told me. "You have to be creative. But you can't simulate football with the physical contact taken away." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) You do realize that for most of football's history they did nothing until training camp. Edited June 27, 2016 by chris heff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxum Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 Historically yes but historically players did other jobs during off-season but that is rare now not counting internships and such some finagle companies into now. Historically there were a lot more rounds in draft, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) The very least they should allow is a lot more off season conditioning to try and cut down on injuries. Would be less surprises like Karlos W. and Eddie Lacy as a bonus. Edited June 28, 2016 by ALF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 A disaster?? That's a stretch. The NFL is a meritocracy. There is opportunity for fringe players to make an impression, but the fact is that those who don't make a roster typically don't belong on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 A disaster?? That's a stretch. The NFL is a meritocracy. There is opportunity for fringe players to make an impression, but the fact is that those who don't make a roster typically don't belong on it. On average this must be true. I assume it can be a little misleading because some of the points that are weighed into performance appraisal aren't transparent to the outside observer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 As a result of the last CBA negotiations, the players seem to have accepted a smaller revenue share than they could have demanded in exchange for not having to work as hard as they could. Seems stupid but what do I know, that seems to be the way labor markets have developed in much of the west. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) Only a disaster to the players who aren't any good anyway. Edited June 28, 2016 by Beef Jerky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 A disaster?? That's a stretch. The NFL is a meritocracy. There is opportunity for fringe players to make an impression, but the fact is that those who don't make a roster typically don't belong on it. I tend to agree. There are very few cases where somebody who has bounced around as camp fodder suddenly ends up as a real contributor on a team - which suggests that those guys just are not good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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