Samwell Tarly Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Just a question that's bugged me in recent years. Why are NFL rosters so restricted? Teams basically are allowed no depth and you can't even keep guys in the building to train in your system. Sometimes they have to cut guys they like to make room somewhere else because of injuries. Wouldn't league quality improve as a whole if teams could keep and develop more of their own players? I'd love to have this explained please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 $$$$$ in owners pockets. It really is just that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd1 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 For the sake of Parity and avoid teams being able to stock pile players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 $$$$$ in owners pockets. It really is just that the NFL salary cap is set at $167 mil what difference does it make if 53 or 63 players on a roster are sharing it. those last 10 guys are making the minimum....so basically offset by one less big contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 $$$$$ in owners pockets. It really is just that what he said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 For the sake of Parity and avoid teams being able to stock pile players. Yep. Same reason there's a salary cap. Rich teams like Dallas could do this, otherwise: http://www.theonion.com/article/fantasy-draft-preparation-ep-1-32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 the NFL salary cap is set at $167 mil what difference does it make if 53 or 63 players on a roster are sharing it. those last 10 guys are making the minimum....so basically offset by one less big contract. thats an interesting thought. What if there was just a salary cap, with a cash to cap rule, and a hard floor and a team could have 40 players or 60. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samwell Tarly Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 In not saying unlimited rosters, just 5 to 10 more guys so you're not utterly screwed when injuries happen. They may not be great, but at least they're already trained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-BillzeBubba Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 In not saying unlimited rosters, just 5 to 10 more guys so you're not utterly screwed when injuries happen. They may not be great, but at least they're already trained. Isnt that the purpose of the PS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samwell Tarly Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Yeah, but maybe not enough ps positions to be truly helpful. Would it kill the NFL to offer a few more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanOverChin Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 But why only allow 46 players to suit up on game day when each team has 53 players at their disposal?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samwell Tarly Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) But why only allow 46 players to suit up on game day when each team has 53 players at their disposal?? You have a point. As specialized as position players inthe NFL are, along with the frequency of injury, you'd think they would allow more. Edited October 10, 2017 by Jigsaw2112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 thats an interesting thought. What if there was just a salary cap, with a cash to cap rule, and a hard floor and a team could have 40 players or 60. If you include the practice squad you essentially just nailed the current system. Part of it, just like limiting who dresses, is to force decisions- which helps create a more dramatic product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samwell Tarly Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) If you include the practice squad you essentially just nailed the current system. Part of it, just like limiting who dresses, is to force decisions- which helps create a more dramatic product How dramatic is the Bills offense going to be as it looks right now? Not saying more players definitely helps, but adding nothing like they're basically stuck with is gonna make a pretty boring, predictable, and inneffective offense. Edited October 10, 2017 by Jigsaw2112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Round it to 60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Round it to 60 Then you would have a problem like the NBA does. The NFL has it right, the 46 guys dressed means everyone has a role and you hardly ever see starters sitting unless it's week 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I'd expand practice teams, the size is just right. Enough to field a backup at every position, special team, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I thought we would see the rosters expand to 60. With the NFL and football as a whole in decline that will never happen. Not enough money to go around, not enough deserving players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Most college teams have 100+ players. Very common for multiple players to wear the same jersey number. I had a friend that was like 6th string for UB and that's a small school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Yep. Same reason there's a salary cap. Rich teams like Dallas could do this, otherwise: http://www.theonion.com/article/fantasy-draft-preparation-ep-1-32 Its weird how the Red Sox and Dodgers dont get as much grief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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