Good for you that you do NOT think the level of play will go down...Maybe you would never notice that..given how you miss the points I have made...Quantity over quality NEVER works...it makes what is good pale...Players being asked to to do things they would not be asked to do during a season?? Really??? LOL.......Stop being holier than thou. I am as much a fan as you are, and I don't think the level of play will go down, especially if they institute the changes that are being spoken of. If you are that concerned, just push for a 2 game season with playoffs, and while you are at it, make just 2 teams, there you go, best quality players best quality games. Woohoo.
It certainly seems to me an inordinate amount of injuries occur during preseason. Players are being asked to go all out to win spots, going against players who's only chance to stick is to make that incredible hit or block. They are also asked to do things they usually wouldn't be asked to do during the regular season.
How good will football be in February in the north? Sounds damn good to me.
While your at it why don't we make it a thirty game season??? You;d LOVE that!!!! Is that damn good???