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“High Level Meetings” Between NFL & NFLPA re 18 Game Season BEFORE Expiration of Current CBA


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So the NFL definitely wants the Superbowl the day before President's Day. It's something they've talked about for a while. So they will cut the preseason by 1 and start games the weekend before Labor Day and give teams a second bye during the second half of the season. It also gives them a chance to have a much bigger opening weekend. They have their normal Thursday game to start the year but they can load up MNF with two games (like they did in the past) with no real issues. 

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13 hours ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

16 games and no bye week from 1978-1990.

 

They could actually hit people back then. 
 

The game is much easier on the body today. They basically don’t practice. 

Ok. So, if the game is easier, then what's the problem with another game?

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6 minutes ago, Buffalo03 said:

Ok. So, if the game is easier, then what's the problem with another game?

It’s all about the money. Players want more share of the money.

 

There is a great chance OTA’s and mini camps are cut also. 

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3 hours ago, BillsPride12 said:

Even if the quality of the games take a dip as the season goes on and more importantly the playoffs?


It’s one game. Do games in wildcard weekend appear of a less quality?

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4 minutes ago, Beast said:


It’s one game. Do games in wildcard weekend appear of a less quality?

 

No, but getting that #1 seed is a huge deal and not just because of homefield advantage. Football is a brutal sport and getting that week off so you don't have to play WC weekend is important so players can heal up as best they can from injuries and the wear and tear that players get from the season. 

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1 hour ago, Gregg said:

 

No, but getting that #1 seed is a huge deal and not just because of homefield advantage. Football is a brutal sport and getting that week off so you don't have to play WC weekend is important so players can heal up as best they can from injuries and the wear and tear that players get from the season. 


Look for that #1 seed bye to disappear as well. I bet they expand the playoffs by one team in each conference when they add the 18th game.

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On 7/24/2024 at 10:56 AM, dma0034 said:

So the NFL definitely wants the Superbowl the day before President's Day. It's something they've talked about for a while. So they will cut the preseason by 1 and start games the weekend before Labor Day and give teams a second bye during the second half of the season. It also gives them a chance to have a much bigger opening weekend. They have their normal Thursday game to start the year but they can load up MNF with two games (like they did in the past) with no real issues. 

 

Couldn't they simply move Presidents day and Labor day?  I would think the NFL wields that kind of power by now. 

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24 minutes ago, Fleezoid said:

 

Couldn't they simply move Presidents day and Labor day?  I would think the NFL wields that kind of power by now. 

 

The problem is there are states which have NFL teams and teams which don't so senators and representatives have trouble supporting those changes unless teams promise free use of boxes for repaying key supporters.

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I have always believed that 18 regular season games is the optimal number. This would require a second bye week of course, as well as a shortened pre-season. And an increase in the salary cap.

 

It's not a matter of if, but when.

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12 hours ago, SydneyBillsFan said:

I have always believed that 18 regular season games is the optimal number. This would require a second bye week of course, as well as a shortened pre-season. And an increase in the salary cap.

 

It's not a matter of if, but when.

 

Agree. 17 games is dumb with the AFC/NFC rotating between 8 and 9 home games every other year. I think you got right. 18 games, 2 bye weeks, reduced preseason, increase rosters and salary cap.

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