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Jolly Blue Giant : 2/19/2020 6:45 pm
7 teams from each conference....I think its a mistake.

per Shefter....
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Yuck  
Rjanyg : 2/19/2020 6:48 pm : link
Why screw with the current format?
Teams need th emoney, when they are paying players 100 million  
Jack Stroud : 2/19/2020 6:48 pm : link
dollars a year the money has to come from someplace!
I agree. I like the way it's been. If it ain't broke, don't fix it  
Ira : 2/19/2020 6:48 pm : link
!
Well  
BigBlueShock : 2/19/2020 6:49 pm : link
If they keep adding teams, eventually the Giants may actually play a somewhat meaningful game after Halloween
I actually don’t mind this  
Oscar : 2/19/2020 6:50 pm : link
It gives the #1 seed a real edge. Not the worst thing in the world.
yet another Goodell money grab to the detriment of the sport...  
Torrag : 2/19/2020 6:51 pm : link
...
I actually don’t mind it  
BigBlueShock : 2/19/2020 6:52 pm : link
The less teams that get a bye week, the better IMO. It’s just too damn easy for the bye week teams. They play one game, at home, a win and they are instantly in the conference championship game.
What makes the NFL superior to  
Jolly Blue Giant : 2/19/2020 6:52 pm : link
all the other major sports, in my opinion, is the importance of each regular season game. All this does is devalue the regular season...
RE: What makes the NFL superior to  
Oscar : 2/19/2020 6:54 pm : link
In comment 14814468 Jolly Blue Giant said:
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all the other major sports, in my opinion, is the importance of each regular season game. All this does is devalue the regular season...


Well it also makes the difference between 1/2 that much more important.
RE: I actually don’t mind this  
The_Boss : 2/19/2020 6:57 pm : link
In comment 14814464 Oscar said:
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It gives the #1 seed a real edge. Not the worst thing in the world.


Agree. Winning that top seed is going to be an enormous advantage.
we need to make playoffs  
Payasdaddy : 2/19/2020 6:57 pm : link
1 more team makes it closer to reality.
And keeps more teams in the hunt.
not saying go to 10 teams
But 1 more isnt bad
and now this:  
Jolly Blue Giant : 2/19/2020 7:00 pm : link
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More details: Under the current CBA proposal that NFL owners are pushing for, the playoff field would be expanded to seven teams, while the regular season would be increased to 17 games per team, and the preseason shortened to three games per team, per sources.


....and the regular season gets devalued even more...
On the flip side  
The_Boss : 2/19/2020 7:00 pm : link
This could end up making the NYG look even worse if/when they don’t qualify.
Hate  
AcidTest : 2/19/2020 7:01 pm : link
it.
RE: and now this:  
The_Boss : 2/19/2020 7:01 pm : link
In comment 14814473 Jolly Blue Giant said:
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More details: Under the current CBA proposal that NFL owners are pushing for, the playoff field would be expanded to seven teams, while the regular season would be increased to 17 games per team, and the preseason shortened to three games per team, per sources.



....and the regular season gets devalued even more...


Let’s see if the players agree to all of this. I have my doubts.
Couldn't this have been posted  
Diver_Down : 2/19/2020 7:07 pm : link
in the Pussification of America thread? Soon the NFL will be handing out participation trophies so as not to hurt the millenial's feelings. #Snowflakes
Shouldn’t this be a non Giants thread?  
KDavies : 2/19/2020 7:08 pm : link
Seriously though, I can’t wait for a 6 win team to make the playoffs
RE: RE: I actually don’t mind this  
Big Rick in FL : 2/19/2020 7:09 pm : link
In comment 14814471 The_Boss said:
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In comment 14814464 Oscar said:


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It gives the #1 seed a real edge. Not the worst thing in the world.



Agree. Winning that top seed is going to be an enormous advantage.


As it should be. The 2nd placed team shouldn't get that same advantage IMO. I actually would really like this.
does it even matter if  
Jolly Blue Giant : 2/19/2020 7:09 pm : link
you win your division?
hate a 17 game season  
gtt350 : 2/19/2020 7:12 pm : link
how many more injuries before the playoffs with and additional week. no one can stay motivated for all 17 games.
RE: What makes the NFL superior to  
micky : 2/19/2020 7:15 pm : link
In comment 14814468 Jolly Blue Giant said:
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all the other major sports, in my opinion, is the importance of each regular season game. All this does is devalue the regular season...


This
What's the problem?  
AnnapolisMike : 2/19/2020 7:17 pm : link
The only team it really hurts is the second best team in each conference. And more teams will be in the hunt at the end of the season.

What is really the downside here? Yep...some 8-8 teams will make the playoffs and some 10-6 teams will too.
RE: hate a 17 game season  
bw in dc : 2/19/2020 7:18 pm : link
In comment 14814487 gtt350 said:
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how many more injuries before the playoffs with and additional week. no one can stay motivated for all 17 games.


Agreed. And 17 games will just be a layover for the owners to get to 18, a cleaner, even number.

The NFLPA continues to be one of the most gullible unions on the planet. And one of the dumbest.
Id go the other direction  
Sneakers O'toole : 2/19/2020 7:19 pm : link
and eliminate the wild card.
RE: hate a 17 game season  
Aaron Thomas : 2/19/2020 7:47 pm : link
For those of us old enough to remember when the schedule went from 14 to 16 games fans were thrilled for the 2 extra games and quality of play did not suffer or injuries increase that much.
Why would an extra game now cause so much negativity?
I know I’m in the minority here  
Danny Kanell : 2/19/2020 7:50 pm : link
But I like both of these, especially the playoff format. I’ve always hated the 2nd bye.
RE: Id go the other direction  
Danny Kanell : 2/19/2020 7:52 pm : link
In comment 14814497 Sneakers O'toole said:
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and eliminate the wild card.


You would have a lot of meaningless NFL football in December. Sounds like a blast.
RE: RE: hate a 17 game season  
Jolly Blue Giant : 2/19/2020 7:53 pm : link
In comment 14814518 Aaron Thomas said:
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For those of us old enough to remember when the schedule went from 14 to 16 games fans were thrilled for the 2 extra games and quality of play did not suffer or injuries increase that much.
Why would an extra game now cause so much negativity?

because there are more teams now and the talent is more diluted...
The 2010 Giants  
an_idol_mind : 2/19/2020 8:04 pm : link
love this idea.
RE: RE: RE: hate a 17 game season  
rnargi : 2/19/2020 8:09 pm : link
In comment 14814523 Jolly Blue Giant said:
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In comment 14814518 Aaron Thomas said:


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For those of us old enough to remember when the schedule went from 14 to 16 games fans were thrilled for the 2 extra games and quality of play did not suffer or injuries increase that much.
Why would an extra game now cause so much negativity?


because there are more teams now and the talent is more diluted...


Also, they got rid of two preseason games. It used to be 6 preseason games and 12 regular.
Love the added team but not 17 games.  
Giantimistic : 2/19/2020 8:13 pm : link
Seems like every year there is a team that should be in the playoffs that misses out and a bad team gets in with a worse record.

Don’t like 17 games but if so I want expanded rosters and more active game day players.
Is damn near half the leauge qualifying for the playoffs a blast?  
Sneakers O'toole : 2/19/2020 8:16 pm : link
Or is it just a diminished, watered down, accomplishment? Id rather see the emphasis shift the importance back to winning the division
A bunch of crap  
jeff57 : 2/19/2020 8:29 pm : link
Diluting the game further all in the name of greed.
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ghost718 : 2/19/2020 8:36 pm : link
RE: The 2010 Giants  
Matt in SGS : 2/19/2020 8:48 pm : link
In comment 14814528 an_idol_mind said:
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love this idea.


And the 1988 Giants. And 1994. And 2012.
Schefter...  
Saquads26 : 2/19/2020 8:52 pm : link
“ ‪More on the transformational CBA proposal now on the table, per sources: As part of the new deal, players go from 47% share under current deal to 48% share at 16 games, and then to 48.5% share if they go to 17 games, shifting $5 billion of revenue to players’ side.‬”
I like it!!  
Tark10 : 2/19/2020 8:52 pm : link
I would rather see them add two playoff teams then expand the regular season. Let the 7th seeds in each conference play each other. This may encourage these teams to spend money closer to the cap. Just my opinion..
the 17th game will mean an international game  
CGiants07 : 2/19/2020 9:02 pm : link
for everybody every year
Still gotta  
crick n NC : 2/19/2020 9:26 pm : link
Win in the playoffs though
this sucks who wants to watch another playoff game.  
larryflower37 : 2/19/2020 9:49 pm : link
NBA and NHl are over 50% of the teams make the playoffs.
14 of 32 feels right in the NFL.
Hopefully eventually it'll get to 16 teams from each  
micky : 2/19/2020 9:50 pm : link
conference make the playoffs.
17th game means not only an INT game for everyone, but likely  
Mike in Prescott : 2/19/2020 9:58 pm : link
a second by, I would presume. If they wrap the international game around a bye for each team it might be almost workable. If I were the players, I would bite on the 17 in exchange for losing 1 or two preseason games.
RE: 17th game means not only an INT game for everyone, but likely  
Mike in Prescott : 2/19/2020 10:00 pm : link
In comment 14814564 Mike in Prescott said:
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a second by, I would presume. If they wrap the international game around a bye for each team it might be almost workable. If I were the players, I would bite on the 17 in exchange for losing 1 or two preseason games.

*bye
I don't see much wrong with this.  
robbieballs2003 : 2/19/2020 10:08 pm : link
If there is a 17th game and an additional bye then that should put the SB right before President's day so most of us get that Monday off. That sounds great to me.

As far as 7 playoff teams goes, I get the argument for diluting. I will say this. It could have the opposite effect too. You may see less teams resting players at the end of the regular season. There may be more to be playing for at the end of the regular season.
I am fine with  
TommyWiseau : 2/19/2020 10:44 pm : link
14 teams making the playoffs but only would be fine with a 17 game season IF there is a second bye week AND increase to roster size (both active game day roster and overall roster).
RE: Well  
Paulie Walnuts : 2/19/2020 11:18 pm : link
In comment 14814463 BigBlueShock said:
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If they keep adding teams, eventually the Giants may actually play a somewhat meaningful game after Halloween
THIS
RE: RE: I actually don’t mind this  
Leg of Theismann : 2/20/2020 12:41 am : link
In comment 14814471 The_Boss said:
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In comment 14814464 Oscar said:


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It gives the #1 seed a real edge. Not the worst thing in the world.



Agree. Winning that top seed is going to be an enormous advantage.


It already is.

Literally nothing is changing for the #1 seed from an "advantage" perspective. The only thing changing is the #2 seed having LESS of an advantage.
Under this format I am pretty sure we would have made the playoffs in  
Blue Dream : 2/20/2020 2:11 am : link
1994, 2010, and 2012, Possibly 98 as well I know we didn't miss by much, and would have still been alive and not laid down like dogs in the last week of '09. Am I missing any?
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robbieballs2003 : 2/20/2020 6:00 am : link
In comment 14814615 Leg of Theismann said:
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In comment 14814471 The_Boss said:


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In comment 14814464 Oscar said:


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It gives the #1 seed a real edge. Not the worst thing in the world.



Agree. Winning that top seed is going to be an enormous advantage.



It already is.

Literally nothing is changing for the #1 seed from an "advantage" perspective. The only thing changing is the #2 seed having LESS of an advantage.


There was nothing wrong with his post. Winning that top seed is an enormous advantage. That is the only seed that'll automatically get to the second round of the playoffs. Who cares if the top seed doesn't change from the old to new format? The point is that in the old format the number 2 team also got a bye so there wasn't that much of an advantage compared to the second seed. Now the difference between the two is greater.
I hate both of these moves  
ZogZerg : 2/20/2020 6:45 am : link
But, an extra week of FF is good.
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