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The life of an NFL fan during the season is a never ending saga. Cheering as much as you can, begging for your team to win so you can make the playoffs and your fantasy team will excel. Now with the possible chance of having 16 teams advance to the playoffs rather than the usual 12, the circumstances are changing.
If these alterations occur it will be easier for teams who don’t deserve the playoffs, to make it; like the Jets and the Rams. The more teams are added, the less the prestige. It would also lower the incentive for teams to work hard all season to make the finals. The only thing the NFL is getting out of the switch would be more money, especially NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
Rodger Goodell, with a high ranking position and salary, would probably enjoy this change, considering the post season brings an abundance of money to the NFL. Sorry Rodger, the only reason I called you out is because you fine every hit in the NFL, you took away the kickoff, aka the most exciting play in the NFL, you constantly create new penalties, and new hitting rules.
Right now getting the playoffs is an honor, you have a chance of a lifetime to win the prestigious Superbowl. But if these changes go through, many more teams will be sent to the playoffs so it won’t be considered as special.
As an Eagles fan, I would hate to see the atrocious Redskins and Cowboys in the playoffs. Yes, I know the Eagles are not having the greatest season, but the Eagles, not “the dream team”, the Eagles will come into the 2013-2014 year with a lot of momentum and steal the Super bowl trophy like none other!
NFL athletes simply play for the love of the sport, and now the league will give them nothing to play for. The lowest possible record you could have and still make the playoffs would be 6-10. Literally the Wizards could make the playoffs. That would be insane! The NFL would become a less competitive league. Hopefully this is a hoax, so NFL fans won’t have to worry about their season exciting season become boring and predictable.