Why the NFL Should Not Expand the Regular Season

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Published: March 25, 2009

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... increasing the number of regular season games from 16 to 17, or even 18. Most of the scenarios I have seen are that the league would reduce the number of preseason games from four to two, and add two games to the regular season to make it an 18 game regular season.
Unfortunately, it’s not a matter of if it will happen, it’s just a matter of when.

I am STRONGLY and EMPHATICALLY opposed to increasing the number of regular season to 17 or 18 games. I think it’s fine if the league cuts the preseason to two or three games, but increasing the number of regular season games is only about one thing —MONEY.

It’s not about the fans, and it’s definitely not about the players.

I am strongly opposed to increasing the number of regular season games for two key reasons.

First, and most important, is injuries. Football is a very violent sport and injuries are common. If ther...

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