Rosters could expand...

[KillerKat]

According to sources, the NFL has discussed expanding both the 53-man roster and the 45-man gameday roster.

One of the plans being floated would have both rosters expanded by three players to 56 and 48, respectively.

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/extra_points/2011/05/rosters_could_e.html

[Metal_Sparty]

I like this change more than the defenseless player one, that's for certain. Though, this will obviously effect the cap.

[Jackofalltrades]

Makes sense.

[bleys]

I hope they do this without extending regular season games..

[Mother Grabber]

Given how we always seem to be a player or two short on the lines, this would be very helpful.

[4Corners]

Sweet. Maybe Armanti will dress on gamedays now.

[jayflip]

I never understood the purpose of the active game day roster anyway.

[OchoNueve]

I never understood the purpose of the active game day roster anyway.

Is this rhetorical?

[rayzor]

I like this change more than the defenseless player one, that's for certain. Though, this will obviously effect the cap.

if the roster size grows, the cap will grow along with it. the two ideas are married together.

I hope they do this without extending regular season games..

doubtful this happens unless its just one or two spots added.

[bleys]

if it's just adding 3 spots (up from 53 to 56), then I don't see that being enough to validate extending the roster..

regardless, I will hate to see the regular season extended..

[rayzor]

if its extended, it will be switching two pre-season games into regular season games. that's it. only thing is that the players will get paid for them being regular season games and will be exposing their bodies to wear and tear in games that matter rather than games that don't matter. fans that go to them will be paying full price to see a regular season game rather than full price for a try out.

i'm just having a hard time seeing a problem with two regular season games replacing two preseason games (unless it's a season like last year for the panthers).

i do, however, have a problem with requiring it and at the same time telling the players that there is going to be less money available for salaries. work more, but earn less? you can't expect anyone to be happy about that except owners.

[bleys]

if its extended, it will be switching two pre-season games into regular season games. that's it. only thing is that the players will get paid for them being regular season games and will be exposing their bodies to wear and tear in games that matter rather than games that don't matter. fans that go to them will be paying full price to see a regular season game rather than full price for a try out.

i'm just having a hard time seeing a problem with two regular season games replacing two preseason games (unless it's a season like last year for the panthers).

i do, however, have a problem with requiring it and at the same time telling the players that there is going to be less money available for salaries. work more, but earn less? you can't expect anyone to be happy about that except owners.

I can't accept that 2 preseason games equal 2 regular season games..

and it's not just that simple.. I don't see the 1st stringers sitting out most of the 2 preseason games because now you only have 2: the team needs to gel.

so now you are playing closer to 20 full games (think minutes, not just games) than 16 full and 4 blah..

I just don't accept it's that cut and dry, and won't wear down our team more by playing more overall minutes throughout a season, when our team already has (typically) had an uphill battle when it comes to injuries.

[Snake]

if its extended, it will be switching two pre-season games into regular season games. that's it. only thing is that the players will get paid for them being regular season games and will be exposing their bodies to wear and tear in games that matter rather than games that don't matter. fans that go to them will be paying full price to see a regular season game rather than full price for a try out.

i'm just having a hard time seeing a problem with two regular season games replacing two preseason games (unless it's a season like last year for the panthers).

i do, however, have a problem with requiring it and at the same time telling the players that there is going to be less money available for salaries. work more, but earn less? you can't expect anyone to be happy about that except owners.

Owners would rather play the Pre-season games. If we have more regular season games its cause of the players.

[bleys]

Owners would rather play the Pre-season games. If we have more regular season games its cause of the players.

based on what?

the owners want more revenue, the players don't want to grind their bodies down..

never have I heard the opposite.... really curious where you can source that information.