BillsfaninFl Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 With the increased number of serious player injuries (because players are faster and bigger than ever), is it time for the league to review the rules about roster limits? I realize there are financial constraints to increasing roster limits, but what if the concept was packaged with the issue of the ridiculous contracts being given to rookies at the top of the draft? The union might find it more acceptable if much of the overpayment of rookies went into the pockets of backup players providing greater depth on teams. Even a modest increase of two or three additional roster spots would allow teams to have more guys who have been "working within their system" all year to cover for those injuries keeping guys out for a number of weeks. The benefits include allowing teams to keep aging veterans (who can still be good players) longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster4324 Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 With the increased number of serious player injuries (because players are faster and bigger than ever), is it time for the league to review the rules about roster limits? I realize there are financial constraints to increasing roster limits, but what if the concept was packaged with the issue of the ridiculous contracts being given to rookies at the top of the draft? The union might find it more acceptable if much of the overpayment of rookies went into the pockets of backup players providing greater depth on teams. Even a modest increase of two or three additional roster spots would allow teams to have more guys who have been "working within their system" all year to cover for those injuries keeping guys out for a number of weeks. The benefits include allowing teams to keep aging veterans (who can still be good players) longer. It actually seems reasonable and well thought out to me. Don't worry, someone will wander by and tell you why you are an idiot in a moment. Welcome to the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I think this gets serious discussion with regards to the new CBA. The League wants to increase to 17-18 games and I think they will have to increase the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Would that more benefit the teams with deep pockets as they could better afford a high paid 53rd player. Granted you still have a salary cap to work with, not sure how that would work?? Supposedly the reason for adding to 53 is to better level the playing field for teams with less money to spend, so one would then think along those lines, more is better?? But not certain of the impact? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 With the increased number of serious player injuries (because players are faster and bigger than ever), is it time for the league to review the rules about roster limits? I realize there are financial constraints to increasing roster limits, but what if the concept was packaged with the issue of the ridiculous contracts being given to rookies at the top of the draft? The union might find it more acceptable if much of the overpayment of rookies went into the pockets of backup players providing greater depth on teams. Even a modest increase of two or three additional roster spots would allow teams to have more guys who have been "working within their system" all year to cover for those injuries keeping guys out for a number of weeks. The benefits include allowing teams to keep aging veterans (who can still be good players) longer. Welcome to the board! This is a good idea. What i would love to see is a 4 week IR roster exemption. This would have been useful with Crowell and several players last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Welcome to the board! This is a good idea. What i would love to see is a 4 week IR roster exemption. This would have been useful with Crowell and several players last year The IR thing was changed because teams would stash young players on IR instead of releasing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 The IR thing was changed because teams would stash young players on IR instead of releasing them. Hmm good point i didnt think about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 With the increased number of serious player injuries (because players are faster and bigger than ever), is it time for the league to review the rules about roster limits? I realize there are financial constraints to increasing roster limits, but what if the concept was packaged with the issue of the ridiculous contracts being given to rookies at the top of the draft? The union might find it more acceptable if much of the overpayment of rookies went into the pockets of backup players providing greater depth on teams. Even a modest increase of two or three additional roster spots would allow teams to have more guys who have been "working within their system" all year to cover for those injuries keeping guys out for a number of weeks. The benefits include allowing teams to keep aging veterans (who can still be good players) longer. No need to as they only dress 45 + 1 3rd string QB...there are 7 players sitting out any game regardless... maybe up the gameday limit a few players.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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