Diehardblues
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If TV viewership continues to fall the package the league is receiving could decline. This new deal could be the first time the package has decreased which ultimately means less money for the players.The players are gonna want a lot of money to play 17, and 18 even more
On top of many other concessions from owners
Obviously more games mean more money but It means more wear and tear on their bodies
Shortened pre season makes it harder to get a big part of your roster ready to play
I know viewership is not as high for pre season games but they are an important part of building a roster and your depth
Extending the season could be the leagues only means to continue asking for more money from networks.