NFL and NFLPA begin talks on 18-game season (1 Viewer)

[TheNOLAGirl]

"The NFL and NFLPA have begun “high-level discussions” about moving to an 18-game schedule."

NFL and NFLPA begin talks on an 18-game season

Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke out in favor of the change back in April.

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[RaginCajun83]

Only a matter of time before it happens

 

[Nolan]

Lame. Increase roster sizing (both final and gameday) and give us 2 bye weeks if so. Absolutely ridiculous.

 

[killerdescore]

so much for "players safety"

 

[Saint Greg]

Eventually it's going to be a 20-game season with no preseason games.

 

[RaginCajun83]

so much for "players safety"

That was a lie from day one

 

[Merl]

Lame. Increase roster sizing (both final and gameday) and give us 2 bye weeks if so. Absolutely ridiculous.

The only way I see the nflps agree is with 2 bye weeks

 

[meily]

Eventually it's going to be a 20-game season with no preseason games.

Money is ruining the game, the players are getting more money, the owners / League is getting more money, and the fans are getting charged to watch regular season games.

 

[Saint Greg]

The only way I see the nflps agree is with 2 bye weeks

It will just take another week out of their offseason. Push the Super Bowl close to March.

 

[Wisco Steve]

I like it. Pre-season is mostly dumb anyways. It HAS to come with 2 BYE weeks per team and increased roster sizes (more jobs) and some sort of IR increase/alteration that allows players to come on/off. More football for more weeks and then we are getting close to basically having the Super Bowl be a holiday--as it could be played the Sun prior to Presidents Day Mon.

 

[livefromDC]

Lame. Increase roster sizing (both final and gameday) and give us 2 bye weeks if so. Absolutely ridiculous.

And enough with these stupidly staggered bye weeks that start after week 3. It's already the case but once they move to 18 weeks, it's going to be a significant advantage for teams with a better bye week or weeks. I like your 2 bye week idea, but ALL teams should have to have their first bye during week 6, 7 or 8 and the second bye during week 13, 14, or 15. This will at least limit the competitive advantage from differing schedules some.
They need to make the byes as standardized as possible, otherwise watch as the Saints always seem to have week 4 and week 7 byes while the Cowboys enjoy byes near week 7 and 14 of the 20 week season. Make it illegal to have 2 byes in the first half of the season at least...but I won't hold my breath.

 

[srcampbell]

The league should just stop bs’ing and make it an even 20. That’s what they really want. They could care less about player safety.

 

[SweetT]

I may be called crazy, but an 18 game schedule could benefit with 3 bye weeks.

 

[RaginCajun83]

I think Burrow said it but if they expand the season then have the “Pro Bowl” somewhere around week 15

 

[bclemms]

I feel like this is the Saints best opportunity to eclipse 8 wins.