One issue that has really bothered me in the offseason is the fact that Commissioner Roger Goodell has said that he would like to expand the NFL regular season by one or two more games. Instead of simply cutting out two preseason games, the Commish would like to cut two preseason games and add two more regular season contests. Currently, the NFL has a 20 game built in package. Four preseason games and 16 regular season games equal 20 total contests. NFL fans must purchase the two home preseason games in addition to the 8 home regular season games in the season ticket plan. Goodell said that the league can't simply cut two regular season games because the NFL needs to keep that 20 game package. The majority of the media, players, GMs, and front office NFL people are against this possibility, but it seems that if the Commish wants it, it could become a reality. Here are some reasons why I hate this idea:
1) Extra games would decrease the value of the product: 16 games is a long season for football standards. High Schools play anywhere from 8-12 games a year, College teams play 11 regular season games, NFL teams play 16. Games in September and October would not be as important as they are now. Right now in the NFL, every game means something. That would be lost with 18 games.
2) Injuries: The NFL season is a grind now. Adding two more games would increase the chances or more injuries. Even if your team doesn't suffer a major injury, the players will be so beat up that the teams who make the playoffs will be worn down. Why have playoffs with teams that are all beat up?
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