NFL has considered widening the playing field 35 feet

[rynochop]

Never happen.

[Rack Bauer]

Originally Posted by ShiningStar

hey guys we got a great product with a few flaws, Lets ignore the flaws and change stuff that doesnt really matter"

Great idea huh?

Exactly.

[Future]

Originally Posted by ShiningStar

hey guys we got a great product with a few flaws, Lets ignore the flaws and change stuff that doesnt really matter"

Great idea huh?

This would not be an insignificant change. We are talking about adding some 12 yards to the width of the field. Doing so would make it WAY easier for receivers to get open b/c corners would not be able to use the sideline as an extra defender.

It's just another move that caters to the fantasy football crowd, is a money grabber, and alienates lots of football fans.

[DBOY3141]

Originally Posted by Future

This would not be an insignificant change. We are talking about adding some 12 yards to the width of the field. Doing so would make it WAY easier for receivers to get open b/c corners would not be able to use the sideline as an extra defender.

It's just another move that caters to the fantasy football crowd, is a money grabber, and alienates lots of football fans.

But a lot of the fans are the fantasy football crowd and it grows every year.

[WV Cowboy]

If this happens, put an asterik beside every offensive record set or broken from here on out.

[Future]

Originally Posted by DBOY3141

But a lot of the fans are the fantasy football crowd and it grows every year.

I understand that, and I understand that the NFL is a profit driven league. But that doesn't mean they aren't taking measures towards watering down the game.

[bounce]

I agree it would be a dumb move, and really is more for increased scoring/revenue - but my fandom isn't really dependent on field width.