NFL Debate #51: Expanded Playoffs

[CHINasty]

Expanding the playoffs is like giving a trophy to every kid, good or bad.

[Cory]

For this I just want more football. The Eagles have the NFC East on lock, so an extra chance at making the playoffs isnt necessary lol.

[CHINasty]

Steelers almost made it at 8-8 so it wouldn't be bad for that reason, BUT, just doesn't seem as deserving.

[Krazy]

For this I just want more football. The Eagles have the NFC East on lock, so an extra chance at making the playoffs isnt necessary lol.

I do agree! I am in favor for games on NFL network. I know local broadcast will show the games.

[Cory]

I still think cutting 2 Pre-season games in addition for 2 more regular season games would be perfect from a fans perspective.

[T-Bonizzle]

Cutting pre-season games is terrible for the players and you shouldn't support that.

[Jon]

I still think cutting 2 Pre-season games in addition for 2 more regular season games would be perfect from a fans perspective.

That would suck for the guys that ride the bench all year. This is their best chance to stick out above the rest.

Cutting pre-season games is terrible for the players and you shouldn't support that.

Agreed.

[Cory]

That would suck for the guys that ride the bench all year. This is their best chance to stick out above the rest.

That's what training camp/practice is for.

[Mike Powers]

No, that's actually what those much maligned preseason games are for.

[Cory]

No, that's actually what those much maligned preseason games are for.

You're right, 2nd and 3rd stringers should never show up to practices, once the pre-season is over its all over....start filling out those Target applications.

[Jon]

That's what training camp/practice is for.

Partially yes, but teams don't make final cuts until preseason is over.

It has a large impact on the players trying to make the team.

[Jon]

On top of that, preseason games is a chance for your younger talent that doesn't see much of the field during the regular season to get some game time expierence. Most importantly, back-up QB's.

[Cory]

I get and know what pre-season games are for, but the fact that theirs added injury for the starters for the 1/3 of the games they play, plus 90% of pre-season "stars" still dont get much further ahead, you're telling me you'd rather 2 "friendlies" for depth chart battles over 2 additional, meaningful regular season games? What are you snorting.

[Jon]

I get and know what pre-season games are for, but the fact that theirs added injury for the starters for the 1/3 of the games they play, plus 90% of pre-season "stars" still dont get much further ahead, you're telling me you'd rather 2 "friendlies" for depth chart battles over 2 additional, meaningful regular season games? What are you snorting.

That is up to each team to play their starters. If they don't want them to get injured... then don't play them. Seems pretty simple to me.

[Mike Powers]

You're right, 2nd and 3rd stringers should never show up to practices, once the pre-season is over its all over....start filling out those Target applications.

I don't believe I said that.

I get and know what pre-season games are for, but the fact that theirs added injury for the starters for the 1/3 of the games they play, plus 90% of pre-season "stars" still dont get much further ahead, you're telling me you'd rather 2 "friendlies" for depth chart battles over 2 additional, meaningful regular season games? What are you snorting.

Yes, I would. Practice doesn't tell the story, you need to see people in action.