Should the NFL change the 53 man roster size?

SapperSaint · 08-17-2010, 04:15 PM

I have thought really long and hard on this subject. I have spoken to several people in the NFL about my plan. They seemed to like it.

My plan is to incorperate the the profit findings in the current NFL franchises and bkjhdsjahn..........

darstep · 08-17-2010, 04:35 PM

Keep the four pre-season games for evaluation, keep the 16 game season, keep the 53 and tweak the rules to let the teams dress the healthiest 53 active or reserves.

breesfan27 · 08-17-2010, 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka

In my opinion, keep the 16 game schedule and keep the roster the current size. There is absolutely no reason for an 18 game season. Oh, except the networks make more money. You're just going to have more players have career ending injuries each year. Keep it the way it is.

Everything he just said.

SmashMouth · 08-19-2010, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka

If they want to extend the season, keep the games at 16 and add a couple more bye weeks and allow the injured players more time to heal. There is extended TV coverage, more revenue for the networks and the NFL, and everybody is happy. IMO

Agreed ... a couple of buy weeks would certainly help with the extra two games, as well as increase active roster size. We're already in February for the Super Bowl. Since we're going to play a cold weather Super Bowl in the future, you'd want to make sure it does not suck as much with the cold weather.

neugey · 08-20-2010, 12:30 AM

Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka

If they want to extend the season, keep the games at 16 and add a couple more bye weeks and allow the injured players more time to heal. There is extended TV coverage, more revenue for the networks and the NFL, and everybody is happy. IMO

I like that idea. Every team gets an extra bye week. Maybe then cut down the pre-season from 4 to 3 games.

And consider adding a 2 to 3 game developmental league in June-July for the rookies, UDFA and marginal/backup players to get some work in. Kinda like the NBA does.

08-17-2010, 04:38 PM	#23
breesfan27 Mrs. Drew Brees Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Who Dat Nation (by way of South Dakota) Posts: 2,276 Blog Entries: 1	Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka In my opinion, keep the 16 game schedule and keep the roster the current size. There is absolutely no reason for an 18 game season. Oh, except the networks make more money. You're just going to have more players have career ending injuries each year. Keep it the way it is. Everything he just said.

08-19-2010, 07:02 PM	#24
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,125 Blog Entries: 29	Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka If they want to extend the season, keep the games at 16 and add a couple more bye weeks and allow the injured players more time to heal. There is extended TV coverage, more revenue for the networks and the NFL, and everybody is happy. IMO Agreed ... a couple of buy weeks would certainly help with the extra two games, as well as increase active roster size. We're already in February for the Super Bowl. Since we're going to play a cold weather Super Bowl in the future, you'd want to make sure it does not suck as much with the cold weather.

08-20-2010, 12:30 AM	#25
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,697 Blog Entries: 13	Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka If they want to extend the season, keep the games at 16 and add a couple more bye weeks and allow the injured players more time to heal. There is extended TV coverage, more revenue for the networks and the NFL, and everybody is happy. IMO I like that idea. Every team gets an extra bye week. Maybe then cut down the pre-season from 4 to 3 games. And consider adding a 2 to 3 game developmental league in June-July for the rookies, UDFA and marginal/backup players to get some work in. Kinda like the NBA does.

08-17-2010, 04:15 PM	#21
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	I have thought really long and hard on this subject. I have spoken to several people in the NFL about my plan. They seemed to like it. My plan is to incorperate the the profit findings in the current NFL franchises and bkjhdsjahn..........

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08-17-2010, 04:35 PM	#22
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Keep the four pre-season games for evaluation, keep the 16 game season, keep the 53 and tweak the rules to let the teams dress the healthiest 53 active or reserves.