Chiefs 17th regular season game

38yrsfan · 05-20-2008, 04:40 PM

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell raised the possibility of having a 17th regular-season game as an option to help settle some of the league's future labor problems.

"We are actually looking at that as one alternative," Goodell said Tuesday at the NFL owners meeting in Atlanta, the same day that the league's owners voted unanimously to opt out of their labor deal with the players' union two years early. "We think that may have an impact on some of the things we would want to talk to the players about. It's on the table."

The whole article.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3405076

Mod; please delete if repost.

Deberg_1990 · 05-20-2008, 05:15 PM

Id actually be ok with that as long as they got rid of one or two pre-season games.

milkman · 05-21-2008, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Id actually be ok with that as long as they got rid of one or two pre-season games.

For teams like the Patiots, Colts and Steelers, those preseason games aren't all that important.

For the Chiefs, right now, 4 preseason games isn't enough.

Deberg_1990 · 05-21-2008, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milkman

For teams like the Patiots, Colts and Steelers, those preseason games aren't all that important.

For the Chiefs, right now, 4 preseason games isn't enough.

I disagree. I think Pro teams really only need 2 preseason games. At the most 3.

If you had two preseason games, the starters could play most of the 1st game and rest the 2nd one.

With three you could play the backups most of the 1st, starters most of the 2nd and scrubs most of the 3rd.

It would obviously effect the cut dates of alot of these players.

milkman · 05-21-2008, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

I disagree. I think Pro teams really only need 2 preseason games. At the most 3.

If you had two preseason games, the starters could play most of the 1st game and rest the 2nd one.

With three you could play the backups most of the 1st, starters most of the 2nd and scrubs most of the 3rd.

It would obviously effect the cut dates of alot of these players.

Back in the day when there were 6 preseason games, teams came out of the gate at the start of the regular season sharper and better prepared.

For fans, preseason games lack interest, but they really are important to building chemstry and getting teams prepared, and for evaluating talent in game settings.

And for teams like the Chiefs who are in the midst of rebuilding and looking at position battles, these preseason games are extremely important.

4 preseason games isn't enough as it is.

As much as most fans dislike preseason games, cutting it down is really a bad idea.

The one thing I would change is that I would call it a game at the end of regulation if it's tied.

It doesn't make a damn bit of difference who wins and loses these games.

Chiefnj2 · 05-21-2008, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milkman

Back in the day when there were 6 preseason games, teams came out of the gate at the start of the regular season sharper and better prepared.

For fans, preseason games lack interest, but they really are important to building chemstry and getting teams prepared, and for evaluating talent in game settings.

And for teams like the Chiefs who are in the midst of rebuilding and looking at position battles, these preseason games are extremely important.

4 preseason games isn't enough as it is.

As much as most fans dislike preseason games, cutting it down is really a bad idea.

The one thing I would change is that I would call it a game at the end of regulation if it's tied.

It doesn't make a damn bit of difference who wins and loses these games.

I completely disagree that 4 isn't enough. The starters don't play as it is. Plus, the coaches know who they will keep and who they won't. They really don't need to play them any extra. 3 is more than enough.

**Rausch** · 05-20-2008, 05:34 PM

1 less preseason game and 1 more Regular season. The schedule could stay the same.

I like it. No 8-8, you're a winner or a loser...

Marco Polo · 05-20-2008, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rausch

1 less preseason game and 1 more Regular season. The schedule could stay the same.

I like it. No 8-8, you're a winner or a loser...

I think you are absolutely right. No need to post further on this thread.

**007** · 05-20-2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rausch

1 less preseason game and 1 more Regular season. The schedule could stay the same.

I like it. No 8-8, you're a winner or a loser...

Unless there is one tie during the season. 8-8-1 heh

ChiefsCountry · 05-20-2008, 05:43 PM

Some teams are going to get 9 home games a year and some only 8.

Frazod · 05-20-2008, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Some teams are going to get 9 home games a year and some only 8.

Sounds like what Kansas does now.

kcxiv · 05-20-2008, 05:48 PM

As long as they alernate the home games every other year. Its ok.

**HemiEd** · 05-20-2008, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frazod

Sounds like what Kansas does now.

You are consistent! Citrus baby, Citrus!

Frazod · 05-20-2008, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HemiEd

You are consistent! Citrus baby, Citrus!

**HemiEd** · 05-20-2008, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frazod

05-20-2008, 04:40 PM	Topic Starter
38yrsfan Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: In many minds, rent free. Casino cash: $9945667	17th regular season game NFL commissioner Roger Goodell raised the possibility of having a 17th regular-season game as an option to help settle some of the league's future labor problems. "We are actually looking at that as one alternative," Goodell said Tuesday at the NFL owners meeting in Atlanta, the same day that the league's owners voted unanimously to opt out of their labor deal with the players' union two years early. "We think that may have an impact on some of the things we would want to talk to the players about. It's on the table." The whole article. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3405076 Mod; please delete if repost.
Posts: 1,350

05-20-2008, 05:15 PM	#2
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3654454	Id actually be ok with that as long as they got rid of one or two pre-season games. __________________ Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning: Matt once made a very nice play in Seattle where he spun away from a pass rusher and hit Bowe off his back foot for a first down. One of the best plays Matt has ever made.
Posts: 66,914

05-20-2008, 05:43 PM	#10
ChiefsCountry The Insider Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake of the Ozarks Casino cash: $1958752	Some teams are going to get 9 home games a year and some only 8.
Posts: 49,806

05-20-2008, 05:48 PM	#12
kcxiv In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Valley, Cali Casino cash: $8807996	As long as they alernate the home games every other year. Its ok.
Posts: 29,110