Mike Florio makes bold prediction for NFL future after TNF flex scheduling concerns
The NFL owners' meeting in Phoenix, Arizona had many discussions about rule changes to the league. The NFL owners' meeting in Phoenix, Arizona had many discussions about rule changes, but some were ultimately approved. Teams are now allowed to play two Thursday games in one season, and they're now available for two short weeks. Mike Florio, the leading analyst for Pro Football Talk, believes the league will soon pivot to play games every day of the week. Richard Sherman has voiced his displeasure with the idea of a full Thursday Night Football schedule, as it is up to the money and not the players' safety.
Published : one year ago by Henrique Bulio in Sports
The NFL owners' meeting in Phoenix, Arizona had many discussions about rule changes to the league. While some were approved, like the allowance for jerseys with the number 0 or the change about tripping becoming a personal foul, others were tabled for later discussions, such as a flexible Thursday Night Football.
Teams are now allowed to play two Thursday games in one season. In other words, they're now available for two short weeks, which is a concern for their health. But Mike Florio, the leading analyst for Pro Football Talk, has a bold prediction, he thinks the league will soon pivot to play games every day of the week. He said:
Because their bodies are always hurt after a game due to the nature of the sport, so a full week before the next game can help them heal enough. But when you play Sunday and has to dress up again four days later, your body suffers.
Former All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman has voiced his displeasure with the league's idea of a full Thursday Night Football schedule in an article for The Players' Tribune:
Ultimately, the decision to host a game every Thursday during the season is up to the money and not the players' safety, which is why Florio thinks the league will find a way to expand its schedule.
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