The National Football League owners met in Atlanta yesterday, and they are unified in wanting one thing -- an 18 game schedule for the league. If adopted, this would mean they would reduce the number of pre-season games to two, then have a bye-week for all teams, and then start the 18-game regular season schedule (with an additional bye-week happening for each team sometimes during the season -- as is currently done).
I think I like the idea. For most people, there is nothing more boring than pre-season games (where the real players aren't even on the field most of the time). It's only us "homers" who like to see the guys play who are trying to make the team, but two games are enough to see what these guys can contribute.
With the owners unified in seeking the 18-game schedule there's only one thing that can stop it from happening -- the player's union. The players are going to have to feel they will benefit as much as the owners from the expanded schedule (which would start in 2012). It's anybody's guess as to whether the players will approve it nor not.
Cowboy's owner Jerry Jones is positive about the possibility though. He said, "I think it is good for everyone concerned, our fans, our players. It is a way to grow the pie. It produces a better product, if you will, on the field. It has a chance to grow the pie, and the players get the largest percentage when the pie grows, so it's a good deal for the players." At least he's honest -- it is all about money.
One positive thing for the fans is that a loss or two will probably mean a little less in the big picture, and more teams will stay in possible play-off contention for longer. If I had to guess right now, I'd say the 18-game season is probably going to happen.
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For the fourth consecutive year, the Dallas Cowboys are the NFL's most valuable franchise (as rated by Forbes Magazine). According to the magazine the Cowboys franchise climbed 9% in value to now be worth $1.81 billion. It's hard for me to believe, even as much as I love the Cowboys, that any sports team can be worth that much money.
see where the one players who was against it said by Dec. no one can move with out hurting..they're like zombies...there will be a lot more injuries ...but that's where the money is..so it's a done deal.
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