dma0034 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo03 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 (edited) 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. Edited July 24 by Buffalo_Stampede Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregmo Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 I think this a Miami conspiracy to essentially ensure that nobody will have an undefeated season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 The more NFL the better as far as I’m concerned. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 6 minutes ago, Beast said: The more NFL the better as far as I’m concerned. Even if the quality of the games take a dip as the season goes on and more importantly the playoffs? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 The season is way too short. There are ways around it to make it manageable. There’s no amount of games that is too high for me. I’ll take as much NFL as I can get. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 (edited) 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. Edited July 25 by Gregg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just in Atlanta Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 I would prefer an 18 game schedule as a fan, as long as there are two bye weeks. The league should also make TNF games a mini bye on both ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleezoid Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SydneyBillsFan Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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