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rsdsharp

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1. It's not the same wear and tear. Starters aren't playing the entire game in preseason games,

Reply to brush (Original post)

Wed Jun 5, 2024, 03:42 PM

Jun 2024

at least in the early games. It would also mean lower draft choices, and undrafted free agents wouldn’t get much chance to show what they can do in game situations.

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NFL Commissioner Goodell just said on the Pat McAffe show that he's no fan of pre-season games... [View all] brush Jun 2024 OP

It's not the same wear and tear. Starters aren't playing the entire game in preseason games, rsdsharp Jun 2024 #1

True enough. The NFL doesn't give a shit about all that...just about what's best for the NFL. brush Jun 2024 #2

They Don't Play Some Of Those Games At All ProfessorGAC Jun 2024 #11

I've heard coaches say they only need two preseason games to prepare for a season Auggie Jun 2024 #3

I agree. There's been a slow progression through history though from... brush Jun 2024 #6

It would be a loss..... MyOwnPeace Jun 2024 #4

Mixed feelings. bluedigger Jun 2024 #5

BTW: there's potential to shorten the careers of a lot of fan favorites too Auggie Jun 2024 #7

Oh, I agree. I thought the 14-game season was perfect as the pros are grown men with adult bodies... brush Jun 2024 #8

Which exclusive streaming service would get that extra game I wonder? Bristlecone Jun 2024 #9

+1 Auggie Jun 2024 #10

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