TBBills Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) Well with the addition of the 17th game starts a new chapter in single season records. Everything done next season will be a single season record... How many guys will get over 2k rushing, 3-4? 5k passing yards... Pshh no problem. 50+TD season from multiple QBs... You better believe it. Everything will now be judged on the 17th game. Who knows how long until they push 18 so get those records while you can. Edited March 31, 2021 by TBBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 10 minutes ago, TBBills said: Well with the addition of the 17th game starts a new chapter in single season records. Everything done next season will be a single season record... How many guys will get over 2k rushing, 3-4? 5k passing yards... Pshh no problem. 50+TD season from multiple QBs... You better believe it. Everything will now be judged on the 17th game. Who knows how long until they push 18 so get those records while you can. My understanding is that no player can actually play in more than 16 regular season games, so records should be protected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Round Bust Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 hard to believe that the 16 game season has been around since 1978 - a good run for 40+ years and we are all need to re-calibrate our stats and records accordingly its certainly a one-off, the owners pushed for 18 and the NFLPA pushed back and ratified the CBA by only 60 player votes with game 17 being the biggest issue Rotating the game thru conference ping-pong is the best they can do ? I thought neutral site games would be a great idea; Toronto, London, Berlin, Vancouver, Montreal, Hawaii, college stadiums like Penn State, Ann Arbor, Clemson, etc would be cool and grow the game in areas that dont ordinarily experience NFL games with the tailgaiting and all. I hope the additional wildcard game added last season is now annual keeper as well...more GOOD football is a great thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, Gugny said: My understanding is that no player can actually play in more than 16 regular season games, so records should be protected. Really? Haven't heard that yet. Not saying you're wrong, I just must have missed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 OJ was the only RB to break 2000 yds rushing in a 14 game season. Now most people do not even realize that it was done in a 14 game season. Seven other rb's have done it since then, but it was during a 16 game season. Milestone records like that, plus lifetime rushing, passing, etc. are all going to be affected. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 16 minutes ago, TBBills said: Well with the addition of the 17th game starts a new chapter in single season records. Everything done next season will be a single season record... How many guys will get over 2k rushing, 3-4? 5k passing yards... Pshh no problem. 50+TD season from multiple QBs... You better believe it. Everything will now be judged on the 17th game. Who knows how long until they push 18 so get those records while you can. I don't think it will be as many as you may think. It will be a few likely, but don't see 1 extra game making much of a difference. Unless a player is like close and needs 20-50 yards maybe for the 17th game 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 10 minutes ago, Gugny said: My understanding is that no player can actually play in more than 16 regular season games, so records should be protected. I remember that being discussed during the new CBA negotiations but I thought that wasn't agreed to. If anyone has the facts one way or the other it sure would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 12 minutes ago, Gugny said: My understanding is that no player can actually play in more than 16 regular season games, so records should be protected. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Gugny said: My understanding is that no player can actually play in more than 16 regular season games, so records should be protected. I don't know if that were true than why the talk about player salaries if they still only played in 16 games. Also lots of problems with that scenario instead of just paying players more money. After looking that was a proposal back a few years ago when they were looking at 18 games. None of that is in this, players will be playing the full schedule. Edited March 31, 2021 by TBBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Does that mean Watkins gets one more game to sit out? 🤔 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 There are AFL and NFL records before the merger...there are records based on a 14 game season and 16 game season. Now 17...does it really matter? One more regular season game and fewer preseason. I don't see a big problem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 21 minutes ago, Patrick_Duffy said: I don't think it will be as many as you may think. It will be a few likely, but don't see 1 extra game making much of a difference. Unless a player is like close and needs 20-50 yards maybe for the 17th game 16 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: I remember that being discussed during the new CBA negotiations but I thought that wasn't agreed to. If anyone has the facts one way or the other it sure would be appreciated. I could have sworn I heard this on ESPN Radio this morning. I could easily be mistaken, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 minute ago, nucci said: There are AFL and NFL records before the merger...there are records based on a 14 game season and 16 game season. Now 17...does it really matter? One more regular season game and fewer preseason. I don't see a big problem In 2013 Peyton Manning passed for 55 TDs in 16 games, if Mahomes passes for 54 in 16 and gets 2 in his 17th game, who do you feel should have single season TD passing record? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 You really think one more game is going to make three or four running backs hit 2,000 yards? Lmaoo Henry was the only one that hit 2K. Nobody else was within 450 yd hahah nobody's going to make up that kind of production up in 1 game There's only like two back in the league that have the talent to go for 2000 yards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, The Jokeman said: In 2013 Peyton Manning passed for 55 TDs in 16 games, if Mahomes passes for 54 in 16 and gets 2 in his 17th game, who do you feel should have single season TD passing record? I don't care. Did the Bills win? Edited March 31, 2021 by nucci 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Just now, nucci said: I don't care. Did the Bills win? OJ had 2000 yds in 14 games. Dickerson in 16. Who holds the record? The record book would say Dickerson yet some debate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 minute ago, The Jokeman said: The record book would say Dickerson yet some debate it. right, so same thing with new records...gives people something to discuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimebillsfan Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Gugny said: My understanding is that no player can actually play in more than 16 regular season games, so records should be protected. Hi Gugny: Where did you see this? I have looked online and I can not find where it states that each player will be restricted to playing 16 games in a regular season? It makes sense if the NFL is trying to look like player safety is taken into consideration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 4 minutes ago, longtimebillsfan said: Hi Gugny: Where did you see this? I have looked online and I can not find where it states that each player will be restricted to playing 16 games in a regular season? It makes sense if the NFL is trying to look like player safety is taken into consideration I've been looking, too, and I can't find anything. It's something I thought I heard on the radio this morning. I think I may have misunderstood and I apologize to everyone for any confusion. Sorry, fellas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Avon Lake now Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Not sure what the strategy would be. I suppose if you have already clinch you could rest your best players in week 17 and treat it like an exhibition game. If you need that win or your opponent is also vying for position, could be an interesting dilemma for the coaches. December could be an interesting month. Another reason for signing Trubisky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 3 hours ago, TBBills said: Well with the addition of the 17th game starts a new chapter in single season records. Everything done next season will be a single season record... How many guys will get over 2k rushing, 3-4? 5k passing yards... Pshh no problem. 50+TD season from multiple QBs... You better believe it. Everything will now be judged on the 17th game. Who knows how long until they push 18 so get those records while you can. WTF are you talking about? Of course there will be some increases. Rushing: 2k season- Let’s say to even have a chance to hit the 2k mark you need to be at 1800 yards after your 16th game. Even that is generous. The only year multiple players were between 1999 yards and 1800 is 1998. Jamal Anderson and Terrel Davis Passing TD’s: Same thing. Let’s say to hit 50TD’s you need to be at 45 coming into your 17th game. Once ever has there been a year with multiple guys between 45-50-TD’s. 2011, Brees and Rodgers. You are out of your gourd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxcar Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Gugny said: I could have sworn I heard this on ESPN Radio this morning. I could easily be mistaken, though. That would be so dumb, though. You have to strategically sit starters throughout the year? Really hope that isn't the case. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Just now, Boxcar said: That would be so dumb, though. You have to strategically sit starters throughout the year? Really hope that isn't the case. That's exactly what they were talking about this morning. Deciding whether to a) rest certain individual players for certain games, or b) rest all of your starters for a game against a crappy team. They even specifically said something like "teams would have to be smart, it's not like you're gonna rest your starters going into Kansas City or Buffalo." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimebillsfan Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Gugny said: I've been looking, too, and I can't find anything. It's something I thought I heard on the radio this morning. I think I may have misunderstood and I apologize to everyone for any confusion. Sorry, fellas! No problem. It would have added an interesting strategy to the season. When do you sit your quarterback or star edge rusher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA OC Bills Fan Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 4 hours ago, Gugny said: My understanding is that no player can actually play in more than 16 regular season games, so records should be protected. I hadn't heard that at all. I have heard each player under contract will get a prorated 1/16th extra game check. Why would that happen if they weren't allowed to play the extra game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Digg? Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 4 hours ago, TBBills said: Well with the addition of the 17th game starts a new chapter in single season records. Everything done next season will be a single season record... How many guys will get over 2k rushing, 3-4? 5k passing yards... Pshh no problem. 50+TD season from multiple QBs... You better believe it. Everything will now be judged on the 17th game. Who knows how long until they push 18 so get those records while you can. I’m guessing you weren’t watching football back when they switched from 14 to 16 games, but have you been putting up this fight when someone sets a current record? This one extra game is not going to help set a ton more single season records...yes obviously it helps, but not even close to the rate you are thinking 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Did everyone forget how to do math? You can still judge players on performance per game. Simpson had 143.1 yards/game. Dickerson was only 131.6. The first guy to break 2K in 17 games would have to rush for 2433 yards to break Simpson's per game accomplishment. That is not going to happen. Injuries and blowouts have as much to do with season long performance as the actual number of games played. 1 hour ago, CA OC Bills Fan said: I hadn't heard that at all. I have heard each player under contract will get a prorated 1/16th extra game check. Why would that happen if they weren't allowed to play the extra game? It was floated as an idea to get the NFLPA to buy into a 17th game. Obviously it is impossible to implement. They should have gotten rid of all the pre-season games. 2020 showed they were pointless and only expose players to injury risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 6 hours ago, TBBills said: Well with the addition of the 17th game starts a new chapter in single season records. Everything done next season will be a single season record... How many guys will get over 2k rushing, 3-4? 5k passing yards... Pshh no problem. 50+TD season from multiple QBs... You better believe it. Everything will now be judged on the 17th game. Who knows how long until they push 18 so get those records while you can. Yes. YES!! Every record WILL BE BROKEN this season! 2K rushing? All Dalvin Cook needed was one more game and 90 carries to get the 450 he needed to break 2000. And after him, Jonathan Taylor could have taken the extra game to run it 120 times to get that last 800+ yards to put him over the top! Add Henry....well that's 3 right there! And, likewise, Russ Wilson and Brady would have each easily racked up a 10 TD game in "Week 18". to get them to 50. Josh would need a 13 TD game, but he's easily a top 4 QB, so.....of course it could happen!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locomark Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Eventually it will be 18 games and you will have players on a play count. Fans and fantasy people will be complaining when coaches start pulling players regularly in games when your team has a comfortable lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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