Changes coming to regular season and playoffs

Originally posted by RishikeshA:
You can go by the numbers but no one comes close to Night Train. Plus he was married to Jazz great Dinah Washington.

I know he was great but there were more INTs in that era. Every year the leader had 11,12 ,13 INTs. Lane lead the league that one time when he was a rookie. I'm sure they stayed away from him as much as possible after that since he only had double digits one other time (10). I'm not comparing eras since the rules are different and the style of the passing game is completely different. He's an all time great no doubt. The fact still remains that there just aren't as many INTs now as in the old days. Even though the DBs are faster and bigger so are the receivers. There were very few if any 6'5'' receivers running in the 4.35-4.2 range. The Qbs are bigger and throw better now because the passing game has evolved way beyond what it was in the 50's. Lane was the best of his era and also a hard hitter.

Originally posted by SkyZer0:

so these changes are official. 17 game-regular seasons now

Players association has to approve it. The increase of minimum pay will help but I don't think it will be approved

Just what we need, another 7-8 win playoff team in each conference...

Originally posted by Niners99:
Just what we need, another 7-8 win playoff team in each conference...

Yeah i am sure you would HATE the 49ers sneaking in the playoffs at 8-8.

Should have voted for an 18 game season, instead.

Originally posted by mayo49:

Should have voted for an 18 game season, instead.

The players association has been pretty adamant against a 17 game schedule. I don't think extra games will happen until the owners are actually willing to give up more than 1% of the revenue.

Originally posted by Dr_Bill_Walsh:
This is all to ensure the cowboys have a chance with a sub-.500 season at the playoffs....

LOL This fo sho

Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by mayo49:
Should have voted for an 18 game season, instead.

The players association has been pretty adamant against a 17 game schedule. I don't think extra games will happen until the owners are actually willing to give up more than 1% of the revenue.

It's eventually going to get to 18 games anyways, should just do it now.

Originally posted by mayo49:
Should have voted for an 18 game season, instead.

Oh that'll be next...17 games Not For Long (NFL)

Originally posted by Kyzen:

yeah 2 preseason games is enough. How does 17 games even work out? How does 7 playoff teams even work out?

For who? Top 30 guys don't need it. Practice squad guys and bubble guys do. But this is a matter I'd rather coaches vote on.

Originally posted by Niners99:

Just what we need, another 7-8 win playoff team in each conference...

Most years the potential 3rd WC team wins 9-10 games. It's the 4th division winner that has on occasion made the playoffs with 7-8.

I also expect the active/full roster/practice squad/preseason squad to go from 46/53/10/90 to something like 48/55/12/100 in the new CBA.

Maybe tweaks to the IR system, too, such as a separate IR for concussions like how MLB has for the DL, or being able to bring up more than 2 IRs after 8 weeks, or maybe a back from IR after 6 (or 4) week option(s).

Originally posted by Niners99:
Just what we need, another 7-8 win playoff team in each conference...

Usually its the 8 or 9 win division winner will a 10 or 11 win team is eliminated. Should be a play in game rather than a a playoff game.

Originally posted by TheGore49er:

Originally posted by SanFranFanfrmVa:

f**k the NFL. All they care about is money and TV ratings. Taking super bowl wins away from organizations has finished me off. All they care about is a close game. What they let KC get away with the last 7 minutes to stay in the game finished me. f**k the NFL. I'm done. You guys continue to support the WWE but not I. All they want is a story line and money. Integrity of the game means nothing.

LOL, I'll give you props for giving up on something you like. Most fans couldn't comprehend the game is played for intertainmen purposes and revenue. This gore dude saying bye bye would probably be lost and feel like a part of his life was missing , cause most fans are too emotionaly attached and thats the main support of the NFL

Originally posted by Scottie15:

This is why losing the Superbowl as the #1 seed this year was more painful than most people realize.

yep.