So now it appears the NFL owners will soon be discussing whether or not to eliminate 2 pre-season games while extending the regular season by those same 2 games for a total of 18. I can't even remember when there were 6 games in the pre-season, and only 14 games in the regular season. Is that right? Even further back, were there only 12 games in the regular season? How many games did those (ever so) annoying Miami Dolphins have to win when they went undefeated in the early 1970's?
Whereas the 4 games in the pre-season football teams now have to play could seem a bit excessive (keeping in mind that it used to 6), I wonder how the coaches and players feel. They're the ones whose opinions should matter the most. Personally, I don't see why the regular season can't be extended to 17 games and the pre-season reduced down to 3 games first and see how that goes. 3 pre-season games seems about right for teams to be able to assess who should make their final rosters.
I was listening to ESPN radio early this morning, and the hosts were discussing their opinions about the prospect of reducing the pre-season while extending the regular season. One point that was made is if the league does make that change, then it makes sense to expand the team rosters (as well as the game-day rosters) at the same time. I would like that. Teams run the risk of running short of suited-up players as it is, what with the proliferation of injuries.
Like I mentioned in a previous entry to this blog, I'm not looking forward to the cuts that will have to be made before the season starts. Each one of these players has a story to tell of work and sacrifice. Some have the most amazing of life stories; for example, check out Jehuu Caulcrick, who is trying to make the team as a fullback.
Can't help but root for this guy...
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