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Sean Payton advocating for increased roster sizes

Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:52 am
Posted by DBG
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:52 am
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Sean Payton says 46-man roster needs to change. Says if the league is interested in the healthy and safety of players, it needs to change. “It might cost a little more money, but that’s the price.” He adds: “That’s an ownership-only decision”


I agree

I’ve said the roster size should be unlimited. If you can fit 100 players under the cap, then go right ahead.
Posted by RB10
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:54 am to
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I’ve said the roster size should be unlimited. If you can fit 100 players under the cap, then go right ahead.


I don't disagree with this. If the Saints can only fit 50 players under the cap, but the Browns can fit 70, the Browns should be able to dress 70 players.

ETA: It adds an extra bit of gamesmanship to the rosters. Do you dress 40 players because you've tied up 85% of your cap in 7-8 stars, or do you dress 65 guys and rotate them as needed?
This post was edited on 12/20/18 at 10:57 am
Posted by DelU249
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:54 am to
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Posted by NorthshoreTiger76
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:54 am to
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Says if the league is interested in the healthy and safety of players


They aren’t
Posted by sicboy
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:54 am to
he doesn't like guns, so frick his opinion




-TD
Posted by craigbiggio
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:55 am to
It would be a great frick you to the start up leagues too
Posted by Fun Bunch
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:55 am to
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I’ve said the roster size should be unlimited.


That's insane. No.

But I agree that we should:

A) Get rid of actives and inactives and just have the whole roster active.

B) Increase roster size from 53 to 55, and allow some exemption for 1-2 practice squad players per game (sort of like the NBA two way contract thing).
Posted by DBG
vermont
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:56 am to
They 100% would be against it. Marginal veteran players would get fricked. Teams will keep all of their cheap draft picks over a more expensive 4 year guy to fill out the bottom of the roster
Posted by StealthCalais11
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:58 am to
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Says if the league is interested in the healthy and safety of players

Low-key jab at their hypocrisy.
Posted by litenin
Houston
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 10:58 am to
It definitely seems like it should be a little higher, maybe up it to 50 on the active roster to make it a round number.
Posted by FightinTigersDammit
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Member since Mar 2006
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 11:00 am to
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Increase roster size from 53 to 55


quote:

have the whole roster active.


Problem solved. Next?
Posted by LSUMJ
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 11:10 am to
Does anyone know the reason why the 46 gameday roster exists instead ofbthe full 53 squad? Makes sense to me
Posted by FT
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 11:11 am to
Get rid of salary caps. Go to a 70 man roster.

No socialism in my NFL.
Posted by SwampDonks
Member since Mar 2008
18341 posts
Posted on 12/20/18 at 11:12 am to
To provide an even playing field. The NFL doesn’t want one team to have an advantage if their opponent has more injuries to players.
This post was edited on 12/20/18 at 11:13 am
Posted by dukke v
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 11:14 am to
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I’ve said the roster size should be unlimited



I say like 60.............
Posted by FightinTigersDammit
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 11:18 am to
Remember the old Minnesota Vikings slogan? "40 for 60"
Posted by RemouladeSawce
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 11:22 am to
All 53 are getting paid, I don't see why all 53 shouldn't be eligible on gameday. Doesn't seem like that would mess with owners' financial concerns.

And convert the IR to a disabled list with the ability to bring back everyone. Have 2-3 week, 6 week, season-long varieties.

Both of these ensure games are with 53 healthy bodies, player safety isn't jeopardized, and front offices don't have to play games with their roster.
This post was edited on 12/20/18 at 11:24 am
Posted by dukke v
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Member since Jul 2006
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 11:25 am to
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I imagine the players union is against this.



And here is the whole problem. AS fans most would rather see BETTER football instead of guys making way more money than most fans would ever see.......
Posted by dukke v
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 11:27 am to
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Remember the old Minnesota Vikings slogan? "40 for 60"




AHHHH the good old days................
Posted by chalmetteowl
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Member since Jan 2008
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Posted on 12/20/18 at 11:45 am to
quote:

I’ve said the roster size should be unlimited. If you can fit 100 players under the cap, then go right ahead.
i think at least they should go to 60 with 53 active

now for college i think both FCS and FBS should play with the 63 scholarship limit...
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