I know "Preseason doesn't matter", but if it did...

[TheMalcolmConnection]

I honestly want to see Thomas and Kelly playing with first, second and third team. There's no better way for them to learn than being on the field. Not only that, playing against some (hopefully) inferior competition with the second and third teams might make them a lot more confident going into the season.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I honestly want to see Thomas and Kelly playing with first, second and third team. There's no better way for them to learn than being on the field. Not only that, playing against some (hopefully) inferior competition with the second and third teams might make them a lot more confident going into the season.

Yeah but you have to weigh that against risking them to injury.

Not sure it's worth it. They'll get much more out of practice than playing with/against scrubs.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Yeah but you have to weigh that against risking them to injury.

Not sure it's worth it. They'll get much more out of practice than playing with/against scrubs.

It's true, but I really want to see them with some real competition against real teams. That's the thing I hate about preseason is that the injury bug ALWAYS seems to hit the Redskins at the wrong possible time on the wrong possible player.

[Zerohero]

I want Portis to have zero carries.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Zerohero

I want Portis to have zero carries.

I'm sure he would agree

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Yeah but you have to weigh that against risking them to injury.

Not sure it's worth it. They'll get much more out of practice than playing with/against scrubs.

This is on the surface part of why the nfl is considering 18 games w/2 preseason. It's a bogus front to me, they want 18 games for the revenue. Having 2 preseason games doesn't necessarily limit injuries, because KNOWN starters don't play that much in preseason.

Which brings me to my point; preseason games are needed for general practice & to decide roster spots & position battles. If DT & MK are in the running to start or move up the depth chart they need to get a lot of snaps in real game action, whether that's practice, scrimmages or preseason games.

I appreciate your point about limiting action in preseason, but I see it as applying to guys that are obvious starters. Everyone else needs to be evaluated and the only way to do that is in real game situations. I would think both those guys will get many more reps than Moss & ARE, but they likely won't be playing much in the 3rd & 4th quarters, which might be what you're saying.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

This is on the surface part of why the nfl is considering 18 games w/2 preseason. It's a bogus front to me, they want 18 games for the revenue. Having 2 preseason games doesn't necessarily limit injuries, because KNOWN starters don't play that much in preseason.

Which brings me to my point; preseason games are needed for general practice & to decide roster spots & position battles. If DT & MK are in the running to start or move up the depth chart they need to get a lot of snaps in real game action, whether that's practice, scrimmages or preseason games.

I appreciate your point about limiting action in preseason, but I see it as applying to guys that are obvious starters. Everyone else needs to be evaluated and the only way to do that is in real game situations. I would think both those guys will get many more reps than Moss & ARE, but they likely won't be playing much in the 3rd & 4th quarters, which might be what you're saying.

Yes that's what I'm saying.

They will get their work, but not in the 3rd and 4th when the nobodies are in there.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Yes that's what I'm saying.

They will get their work, but not in the 3rd and 4th when the nobodies are in there.

Figured you were after I went off on my tangent!

If you couldn't tell, I really think 18 games is a horrible idea. Even if preseason games are reduced, coaches will just schedule scrimmages. If anything, some coaches will just bring their teams along slowly & try to reduce reg. season pt for starters as well.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

Figured you were after I went off on my tangent!

If you couldn't tell, I really think 18 games is a horrible idea. Even if preseason games are reduced, coaches will just schedule scrimmages. If anything, some coaches will just bring their teams along slowly & try to reduce reg. season pt for starters as well.

I agree. 18 games is a bad idea.

However, you hear the refrain, "Preseason is too long." Well, if so, just cut that to 2 or 3 games and then keep the 16 game season.

Of course this plan will never reach fruit because it reduces revenues.