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Pats
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Pats asked in SportsFootball (American) · 1 decade ago

New rule only a hint of what's to come?

After hearing players tweet things such as "Why restrict tackling when you want to extend the season to 18 games?"

Immediately this made me think, the owners of the NFL are preparing for a new 18-regular game schedule and are trying to implement new rules that will accommodate the new schedule.

Do you think that the sudden actions the league is taking are related to the whole 18-game season plan? I know it isn't set in stone yet, but it sure seems like it soon will be.

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  • Rob B
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    I think it has far more to do with player safety and long-term health. The retired players and athletic trainers have been the ones after the NFL for more action to prevent unnecessary concussions.

  • 1 decade ago

    Yep.. next up will be the official NERF NFL football.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    i hope not. all these new rules are ruining the NFL.

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