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It wouldn't be fun at all. It's like saying it would be fun for a preseason game to count in the standings. Coaches would put out entire 2nd/3rd string units. Just awful.

With a 20-0 season I think he locks it up.

I think it's common knowledge the USFL has only one football and after each game it is placed in a lock box for safekeeping.

Great response. And by the way, why are we even comparing Mr. Can't Miss 1st Round Pick to a WR drafted in the 4th round? Gabe Davis is on a great trajectory and there is really nothing that suggests he will not be productive with the expected increase in snaps and targets.

There's no "fairness of the game" in this proposal. You're legislating to teams that they must remove their starters from two meaningful games. I can't believe anyone thinks this is in any way feasible. Blows my mind, really.

Many of you seem to be missing the point. An 18-game schedule with two bye weeks is coming, sooner or later. That's not the point. It's the moronic idea of putting a "cap" on how many games a player can play when every game matters. This isn't MLB, the NBA, or the NHL with their 80+ game schedules. This isn't creating some intriguing "chess match" between coaches, it's a freaking disastrous idea.

Absolutely, and I think Apple, Disney, or Amazon are certainly willing and able to pay. We'll see.

I think that is one reasonable interpretation of Goodell's comments, but it is curious how he phrased it. I still see an opening for the new provider to gain access to this year's schedule.

It really rolls right off the tongue. Well done, Squealers. Edit: whoops, sorry @nucci — didn’t see your post. Great minds…

Please don’t tell me you’re comparing an 80-game season league with a 17-game one and implying “it’s the same thing.” I’ve got nothing against adding another game and another bye week, while reducing the preseason by a game. It makes sense. The idea of limiting how many games a player can suit up, however, is ludicrous, preposterous, egregious, and stupendous.

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Beats me, I'm not driving.

Look at his screen name and I think you get your answer.

I guess the Birch 18-game plan was @nedboy7's idea.

And who is to say they haven't? DirecTV has been giving away the Ticket like crazy anyway. They know they're losing it. Apple would certainly give up some cash to get it this season. Fingers crossed...

King actually selected and published this? It has got to be the most moronic idea I've ever seen, and I'm trying to be kind.

Hoping like hell you are correct.

Well, speak of the devil. I thought you were gone for good.

Bought our tickets to this tailgate over the weekend. Can't wait!

…and, this thread will be shut down in 1, 2, 3…

Good stuff. I moved to Atlanta in ‘93 and vividly remember calling sports bars to ask if they could pick up Bills’ preseason games. For a year or two I would go to one of the Atlanta Bills bars for the regular season but I can’t remember the name. Then DirecTV came around and I signed up immediately to get the Ticket.

Josh shot his wad in R1…on to football!

Welcome to the board, Rigby. It’s not often we see a Jack Palance reference, so I’m guessing you’re no spring chicken!

Watkins is the perfect example of how even if an organization has the right culture, some guys simply don’t get it. Look at the teams he has bounced around with and hasn’t been able to stay anywhere long term. The Ravens are the latest example — if you’re a talented player and you can’t fit in that culture, there’s something wrong with you. Personally, I think it all comes down to the fact that Watkins (a) isn’t all that bright, and (b) doesn’t have a whole lot of self-motivation or work ethic. He does just enough to get by and happened to be blessed with natural abilities most could only dream of. I’ve wondered whether Watkins’ career would have gone differently if he was drafted into the current Bills organization rather than the dysfunctional one he was…and my conclusion is that Beane would have never drafted him in the first place.

Pretty hard to say anyone other than the Packers. LaFleur has transitioned them into a very tough team with a strong running game and defense…and then, oh yeah, you’ve got a future HOFer at QB still playing at a ridiculously high level. You really gonna take Kirk freaking Cousins head to head against Rodgers? I think the Lions will be much improved and the Bears will stink. Order of finish: GB, MIN, DET, CHI