I love preseason

[xwalker]

Some people hate PS games and we hear a lot of complaining every year; however, I love the PS games.

It's the only time we the fans get to see the bottom of the 53 guys and the Practice Squad guys untill the following preaseason.

I love following the guys that are about #40 to #60 on a roster that will only be 53. The #40 guy and #60 guy could flip position spots at any time based on their performance.

We also get to see the draft picks and other new players. How does Vander Esch really look against NFL players

We get to see the development of players that have been on the team but need to push for a starting spot or spot in the rotation. How does Jaylon look? Randy Gregory? Xavier Woods as a likely starting Safety.

We get to see Byron Jones playing what appears to be the best place for him in all of football which is CB in the unique Kris Richard press-man/zone cover 3 defense with unique CB technique. Jones is physically the prototype for this position. Physically more of a prototype than Richard Sherman because Jones has more speed but still has excellent length and the strength to battle. In the past he played against TEs with a style that had many similarities to Richard Sherman's style against WRs. Obviously Sherman had the prototype mentality for the position and we'll see how Jones looks on that front. The Kick-Step as KR calls it is hard to master. It's counter-intuitive to what most CBs have been taught.

I think 4 PS games is the perfect number.

PS games are even fun to attend. People often give the tickets away and the crowd is much more relaxed. Think of it as the stadium tour with a game in the background.

 

[EST_1986]

I don't get why people ***** and complain about pre-season, watch the ******* game or dont

 

[Jipper]

Only thing I like about preseason is watching the bubble guys when they are in with the starters which is kinda what you say.

I hate watching the 1s bc it's so vanilla and the 3s and 4 suck....

 

[Hardline]

Pre-season serves a purpose.
May be a little boring at times but thank God we have them.

 

[CowboyRoy]

I don't get why people ***** and complain about pre-season, watch the ******* game or dont

I love to see the young guys. But the 2nd half really doesnt interest me when the 4th stringers get in there. Will love to see Rush and the 2nd teamers.

 

[J12B]

I enjoy it as well, but think they should cut the number of games from 4 to 3. The 4th game should be done away with.

 

[erod]

I enjoy games 1-3 OK. The 4th is ridiculous.

I hate preseason because I have to pay full price for tickets that I have no intention of using anyway. No choice.

 

[Aviano90]

It's game day! Even though it's preseason, the colors and star will be represented out on the field. Love it.

 

[Batman1980]

I enjoy games 1-3 OK. The 4th is ridiculous.

I hate preseason because I have to pay full price for tickets that I have no intention of using anyway. No choice.

The 4th game just needs to be done away with but I know that won't happen because profits plus most teams use players that won't be on the final roster so the risk to "players who matter" is minimal.

 

[Montanalo]

Some people hate PS games and we hear a lot of complaining every year; however, I love the PS games.

It's the only time we the fans get to see the bottom of the 53 guys and the Practice Squad guys untill the following preaseason.

I love following the guys that are about #40 to #60 on a roster that will only be 53. The #40 guy and #60 guy could flip position spots at any time based on their performance.

We also get to see the draft picks and other new players. How does Vander Esch really look against NFL players

We get to see the development of players that have been on the team but need to push for a starting spot or spot in the rotation. How does Jaylon look? Randy Gregory? Xavier Woods as a likely starting Safety.

We get to see Byron Jones playing what appears to be the best place for him in all of football which is CB in the unique Kris Richard press-man/zone cover 3 defense with unique CB technique. Jones is physically the prototype for this position. Physically more of a prototype than Richard Sherman because Jones has more speed but still has excellent length and the strength to battle. In the past he played against TEs with a style that had many similarities to Richard Sherman's style against WRs. Obviously Sherman had the prototype mentality for the position and we'll see how Jones looks on that front. The Kick-Step as KR calls it is hard to master. It's counter-intuitive to what most CBs have been taught.

I think 4 PS games is the perfect number.

PS games are even fun to attend. People often give the tickets away and the crowd is much more relaxed. Think of it as the stadium tour with a game in the background.

I am with you, xwalker, I love preseason for all the reasons you've listed. Much like an appetizer at a gormet restaurant, it sets the stage for what is to follow.

 

[ShortRound]

Just glad ... Football is back!

 

[viman96]

I enjoy games 1-3 OK. The 4th is ridiculous.

I hate preseason because I have to pay full price for tickets that I have no intention of using anyway. No choice.

I like everything about the offseason until the last preseason game. I like to see how the roster is developing. The last game is like scraping nails on a chalkboard. The roster is essentially set and I am ready for the real games.

 

[Doomsday101]

I have always had mixed feelings on pre season, I like to see guys out there working for a spot however I hate when injury take place and you lose players in a game that in the end will mean nothing.

 

[phildadon86]

The 4th game just needs to be done away with but I know that won't happen because profits plus most teams use players that won't be on the final roster so the risk to "players who matter" is minimal.

But then people will be saying the same thing about the 3rd game.

 

[Swanny]

I hate preseason because there is zero prep for your opponent. It is not even close to a real game. But i must agree that I do like watching the bottom tier guys fight for a job. They are fighting for a paycheck so to see that effort from them is entertaining.

 

[InDakWeTrust]

I hate preseason because there is zero prep for your opponent. It is not even close to a real game. But i must agree that I do like watching the bottom tier guys fight for a job. They are fighting for a paycheck so to see that effort from them is entertaining.

They changed the cut downs to all after the 4th game. This hopefully will make the 4th game the straight audition for practice squads across the league. I'm hoping this is an improvement from previous years.

 

[Sydla]

I am indifferent on PS Game #1

I like PS Game #2

I love PS Game #3

I despise PS Game #4

 

[Pantone282C]

Pre-season serves a purpose
May be a little boring at times but thank God we have them.

It isn't pretty, but it's like having a beer on the first day at the beach.
I especially want to see the rooks and traded players in action. I watch it as if I am a coach - the eye test makes a difference. We have a nurse at work who rakes in an extra grand for her yearly trip to Cabo! She watches everything all year and knows every college player, draft pick, and vet like a scout. She relishes the preseason and says it gives her more confidence for her DFL draft day.
I think she wants to be a team nurse, but her hubby isn't interested in hearing whose sore muscles she rubbed that day.

 

[OmerV]

I think the key is taking the preseason for what it is, which is a chance to see the new and developing players, and start getting a sense of what they can do and become. That's my approach, and a lot of times I wont watch all the way to the end because those playing in the 4th quarter are often players who wont make the team anyway. If a fan tries to view it as a competitive game like the regular season game, they will be disappointed. That's not what it is.

 

[Jake]

The best (or worst) part about preseason is how some people form lasting opinions about guys based on what they see in it.

We have people who think Rush and Rico should be starting based on how they remember last year's preseason...you know you do.