Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 With teams resting starters there is talking of doing away with the pre season since coaches and players dont want to do it anymore. However until the revenue from those games is replaced its not going to happen. The owners now the players over a barrel in that they really dont want to play in the preseason, therefore the owners will get their 18 game schedule , as eventually the players will cave to it if they want those two preseason games gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 In my mind, I read the topic title in Terry Pegula’s voice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Also, we'd like to take this moment to inform everyone that water is wet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, jeremy2020 said: Also, we'd like to take this moment to inform everyone that water is wet Water isn’t wet. Wet is what you become when you get water on you. #IfYouDontKnowNowYaKnow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 12 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: With teams resting starters there is talking of doing away with the pre season since coaches and players dont want to do it anymore. However until the revenue from those games is replaced its not going to happen. The owners now the players over a barrel in that they really dont want to play in the preseason, therefore the owners will get their 18 game schedule , as eventually the players will cave to it if they want those two preseason games gone. DUH! That’s exactly what’s going to change! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 13 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: With teams resting starters there is talking of doing away with the pre season since coaches and players dont want to do it anymore. However until the revenue from those games is replaced its not going to happen. The owners now the players over a barrel in that they really dont want to play in the preseason, therefore the owners will get their 18 game schedule , as eventually the players will cave to it if they want those two preseason games gone. Or...starters will just sit out the preseason games. Check. Mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Every summer i say the same thing. Eventually the NFL "preseason" will be 2 regular games instead of 4, and the rest of the work will be joint practices and/or scrimmages against other clubs at training camps. This will provide enough work for draft picks, UDFA's, etc.. to audition for jobs and prove themselves. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 19 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: With teams resting starters there is talking of doing away with the pre season since coaches and players dont want to do it anymore. However until the revenue from those games is replaced its not going to happen. The owners now the players over a barrel in that they really dont want to play in the preseason, therefore the owners will get their 18 game schedule , as eventually the players will cave to it if they want those two preseason games gone. Yes, of course. But there have been some ideas talked about for replacing the lost revenue, like extra playoff games resulting from extra teams qualifying for the playoffs, etc. Many roads lead to Rome and if coaches across the league start sitting starters for most or all pre-season games, I do believe we will see some change on this front. How extensive that change is and when it arrives both remain to be determined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 19 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: With teams resting starters there is talking of doing away with the pre season since coaches and players dont want to do it anymore. However until the revenue from those games is replaced its not going to happen. The owners now the players over a barrel in that they really dont want to play in the preseason, therefore the owners will get their 18 game schedule , as eventually the players will cave to it if they want those two preseason games gone. greedy bastards make enough money. lets just keep seeing key players/starters getting injured in these meaningless games. it's ridiculous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I've had fun watching them. The only game I have problems with is the hall of fame game and the 4th preseason games. The hall of fame game should just be removed. The 4th preseason game should be changed to something else or just be removed. Those two games are jokes. The others have been interesting, regardless of starters playing or not. But honestly, I don't care that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Bills Fanatic Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 26 minutes ago, zow2 said: Every summer i say the same thing. Eventually the NFL "preseason" will be 2 regular games instead of 4, and the rest of the work will be joint practices and/or scrimmages against other clubs at training camps. This will provide enough work for draft picks, UDFA's, etc.. to audition for jobs and prove themselves. It will happen if the players benefit financially, the NFLPA gets more roster spots (dues paying union members), and the owners get more revenue ( increased tv contracts and stadium revenue from the two increased regular season games). Unbridled greed will drive all of the parties to make the change. The NFL is all about the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behindenemylines Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 22 minutes ago, Florida Bills Fanatic said: It will happen if the players benefit financially, the NFLPA gets more roster spots (dues paying union members), and the owners get more revenue ( increased tv contracts and stadium revenue from the two increased regular season games). Unbridled greed will drive all of the parties to make the change. The NFL is all about the money. All about money?? The illusion of a pure sport is gone <shattering glass> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 If BB says something, the opposite will happen.? thanks for ending the preseason BB, you’re a hero. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Royale with Cheese said: Water isn’t wet. Wet is what you become when you get water on you. #IfYouDontKnowNowYaKnow Now my brain hurts....thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StHustle Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 4 games is the length of 25% of the season. Most in all of sports. 2 games would be enough plus a 17-18 game season. If I'm a coach I'd let my starters play the first half of the first game to get them a little live game action in before the real thing. The second half would be the backups and bubble players. The second game would be bubble players and practice squad candidates. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Interesting that the thread title can mean two different things. Going nowhere, in that we’re stuck with them. Going nowhere, in that they reveal nothing of real world value. (Your honour, we enter as Exhibit A: NPeterman. ?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshAllenHasBigHands Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Yes and no. There are problems with pre-season. But, it is incredibly important for roster battles and for guys trying to get tape out there that won't make the team. The NFL does not have a minor league. There are very few opportunities for these guys to get their names out there and show the league (not just an individual team) that they can play/are alot better since College. The system is fine. Sure, 25% of the season is long, but the starters play so little, it is the equivalent of a typical preseason for them. I think it is a good alternative to a minor league nfl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Royale with Cheese said: Water isn’t wet. Wet is what you become when you get water on you. #IfYouDontKnowNowYaKnow Oh ok, so that can of paint isn't red, it just becomes red when I put it on the wall. #factzsohard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 6 minutes ago, GoBills808 said: Oh ok, so that can of paint isn't red, it just becomes red when I put it on the wall. #factzsohard You can put it on more than a wall. You can put it on paper, body parts and a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Just now, Royale with Cheese said: You can put it on more than a wall. You can put it on paper, body parts and a car. Some people think cucumbers taste better pickled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRHater69 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 You younger guys don't know how easy we have it these days. There used to be 6 preseason games and only 14 reg season games. That was murder to sit through all those meaningless games especially when season-ending injuries happened. Personally I think the starters should see at least some game action. Wait until weeks 1 & 2 of the regular season and look at the injury reports. You see a lot of bad things happen because some of these guys are just not in game shape. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, RiotAct said: In my mind, I read the topic title in Terry Pegula’s voice (If I want to make money I can go drill another well) Wonder if he wakes up saying that like Orson Welles did with "Rosebud" in Citizen Kane ? Edited August 23, 2019 by I am the egg man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I think an 18 game season will happen. With a roster increase to maybe 56 or something like that, a minimum guarantee % on contracts and a second bye week. So a 20 week regular season and teams have 2 byes. Might not quite get there on this next CBA but its coming. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick the Greek Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 When I had seasons I was forced to buy the preseason games at full price. seems like a winner for the owners to me!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 6 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: I think an 18 game season will happen. With a roster increase to maybe 56 or something like that, a minimum guarantee % on contracts and a second bye week. So a 20 week regular season and teams have 2 byes. Might not quite get there on this next CBA but its coming. Interesting. Never thought of a second bye week, but I can envision all of that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 2 hours ago, LeGOATski said: Or...starters will just sit out the preseason games. Check. Mate. Or have difficult to resolve helmet problems, or balky hamstrings, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 hour ago, GoBills808 said: Some people think cucumbers taste better pickled. I don’t understand how you wouldn’t like them better that way. You don’t put cucumbers on burgers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I remember the 6 preseason 14 regular season game schedule....that was brutal 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 37 minutes ago, Augie said: Interesting. Never thought of a second bye week, but I can envision all of that. The NFL had two bye weeks in 1993. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv Levy Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 All the things I want changed, the NFL won't do. So he's my list anyway. •Make it two preseason games and have two scrimmages as well. That is plenty to know who makes the roster. •Get rid of Thursday night football. They are diluting the product. That includes the opening season kickoff game. Keep it Sundays and Monday night only. •Get rid of the Hall of Fame game. It blows!! •Keep it at 16 games •Wish the league would have the Superbowl the following week after the AFC and NFC Championship Games. I don't like the extra week wait but I know they throw the PRO BOWL in between it. Whatever! Thanks for listening. GO BILLS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 5 minutes ago, K-9 said: The NFL had two bye weeks in 1993. I don’t recall that at all! Just for one year? That was the year we moved from Hilton Head , SC to Sarasota, FL in August, so I may have let a lot slide by that season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 21 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: I don’t understand how you wouldn’t like them better that way. You don’t put cucumbers on burgers. How about pizza? Both Kramer and Poppie had some strong and differing opinions regarding that. 16 minutes ago, nucci said: I remember the 6 preseason 14 regular season game schedule....that was brutal Including the annual slog down the I-90 to the original Cleveland Browns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: How about pizza? Both Kramer and Poppie had some strong and differing opinions regarding that. Including the annual slog down the I-90 to the original Cleveland Browns. Pickles, cucumbers and pineapples don’t belong on pizzas. Especially pineapples.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 28 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: I don’t understand how you wouldn’t like them better that way. You don’t put cucumbers on burgers. Right but how often do you put pickles in a salad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 27 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: I don’t understand how you wouldn’t like them better that way. You don’t put cucumbers on burgers. Do you put pickles in your salad?. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Just now, Royale with Cheese said: Pickles, cucumbers and pineapples don’t belong on pizzas. Especially pineapples.... Admit defeat you peon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Just now, BUFFALOKIE said: Do you put pickles in your salad?. I don’t eat salads. Just now, GoBills808 said: Admit defeat you peon I have to be defeated first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: I don’t eat salads. Hmm, I have the impression that you like tossed salad with lil pickles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Just now, BUFFALOKIE said: Hmm, I have the impression that you like tossed salad with lil pickles. @GoBills808 This is what defeated looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Dill relish FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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