18 regular season games?

[Harlan Huckleby]

Sounds like the NFL is actually trying to push for this:

http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/16/n-f-l-brings-expanded-season-proposal-to-union/

This sucks for the fans. You play too many games, you end up watering down the quality of the games. Look at the NBA regular season. 16 games plus postseason is already pushing it.

I also enjoy having 4 preseason games, it takes that long to figure out what the new players can do.

[Fritz]

I'd like to just chop off one exhibition game, maybe two.

I'm still adjusting to the change from 14 to 16 games.

[Tony Oday]

wont change until there is a new labor agreement

[RashanGary]

I like it. More football is better!! I'm always excited for the first preseason game and by the end, I'm just sick of it. I hope it goes through, they can increase the roster #'s, there will be more emphasis on depth now. I'm fine with that if it means getting more meaningful football.

On their end, it's all about money, but on my end, I like it so sign me up.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I hope it goes through, they can increase the roster #'s, there will be more emphasis on depth now.

They need to increase the roster size anyway. I doubt that will happen.

[Tony Oday]

What I dont get is the players have to play the 4 preseason games anyway now two will just mean something...they shouldnt get another cent.

[mraynrand]

Players get the hell beat out of them. Seems like the longer the season, the more likely you have key players lost for the season at some point. The intensity of a regular season game is nowhere near those preseason snoozefests. I'd like to see 2 preseason games and 16 regular season games max. Players should make money commensurate with what the league brings in (some fixed percentage) - period. and it should be more than it used to be - these days guys are working hard all year - except maybe for Favre.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Go back to 14 games.

Actually, they played 12 games before 1960

[bbbffl66]

What i want to know is whether the extra home game that counts will go to the Green or Gold ticket holders. Seems kinda unfair to make 1 group pay full price to watch a practice!

[bobblehead]

think about all the grant like contracts that get incentives based on yardage totals....give 'em 2 more games to hit those goals.

[Lurker64]

Man, if they go down to 2 preseason games, those first couple weeks of football are going to be really ugly.

Do we really want to play the equivalent of 2 preseason games that actually count towards the standings?

[digitaldean]

Go back to 14 games.

Actually, they played 12 games before 1960

Good luck in that happening. You could expect a minimum of $100 per ticket for the cheap seats and concessions to go even higher than the cutthroat prices they're at right now.

I see 18 games if they can get compensation and roster sizes squared away.

[The Leaper]

18 games is a foregone conclusion.

The owners want it, and the owners are the ones in the driver's seat going into this session of bargaining. The players are going to be staunchly against it because they know it is the one ace they have to play at the table this time around.

I don't mind 18 games as long as you toss in an extra bye week and add 2 roster spots per team. I think it helps a team like Green Bay, because this no doubt will extend the regular season even further into winter...which helps us get more chances at an increased HFA late in the season.

[The Leaper]

Man, if they go down to 2 preseason games, those first couple weeks of football are going to be really ugly.

I don't think the first few weeks will be ugly. Training camps will start earlier and players will still have time to learn their systems. Starters should see the bulk of playing time in the preseason games.

What might end up being ugly is the development of younger players. Suddenly, teams won't have all the extra time to evaluate the last 12 guys on the roster fighting for 4-8 spots. Intra-squad scrimmages will become a lot more necessary.

[Harlan Huckleby]

think about all the grant like contracts that get incentives based on yardage totals....give 'em 2 more games to hit those goals.

Now that you mention it, think about how all the nfl records will get broken.

I just hate the idea of adding two games, it just means lower quality play, more injuries.