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I think 18 games is a good idea...although some feel this is strictly about money...think of it this way.....the vast majority of the time a fan's team does not make the playoffs and they only have 16 games to enjoy...2 more would be far better...especially since they are playing them anyways...the problem would be when to play them....August is hot...very hot....would these games be friday night games?

Also...I agree with you guys about needing more roster spots...I say anywhere from 5-10 more. There is really no reason to restrict this...all it does is cut careers short and hurts depth and eliminates specialists.
I would bet that teams would get a kickoff specialist, pass rush specialist...and they would carry a separate PR and KR and always a 3rd QB and maybe a 4th RB.
Think of what that would do for special teams and 3rd string development....not to mention you could carry an older LB or lineman into mid thirties that is talented.

I honestly dont know why we couldn't have 75 players on a squad...there is amazing situational talent out there. Years ago there were 14 rounds of the draft (I believe) and teams still kept undrafted free agents...think of all the other leagues out there and now there is no more NFL Europe. Only 200 or so college kids are drafted and talented older NFL players are cut prematurely...it is stupid.

And if we do go to 18 games, we will need both vets and rookies to play a part. I dont think there would be a drop off in talent at all....in fact....new stars could develop and careers of older impressive players could evolve into situational great quality depth....that ultimately could transition into positional coaching.

Not changing a schedule due to keeping stats comparable is dumb.
They should do what is right for the fans...that is why the sport exists.
This is purely entertainment folks.