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.
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...
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.
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
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?
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...
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.
“ 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 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..
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
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.
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.
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).
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?
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.
Well it also makes the difference between 1/2 that much more important.
Agree. Winning that top seed is going to be an enormous advantage.
And keeps more teams in the hunt.
not saying go to 10 teams
But 1 more isnt bad
....and the regular season gets devalued even more...
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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.
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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.
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What is really the downside here? Yep...some 8-8 teams will make the playoffs and some 10-6 teams will too.
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.
Why would an extra game now cause so much negativity?
You would have a lot of meaningless NFL football in December. Sounds like a blast.
Why would an extra game now cause so much negativity?
because there are more teams now and the talent is more diluted...
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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.
Don’t like 17 games but if so I want expanded rosters and more active game day players.
And the 1988 Giants. And 1994. And 2012.
14 of 32 feels right in the NFL.
*bye
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.
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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.
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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.