Playing an NFL game with only 3 days rest is a disgrace

[manster4ever]

and I've been saying it for years. Yeah, some of us were disappointed with the Oline today or Dak in the first half but these guys aren't cyborgs fer crissakes even though they look like one. So how did Buffalo and the LIons look today? Pretty sloppy overall and the Bills jerked around and almost lost so....there ya go. But seriously, making these guys play with 3 days rest is borderline inhumane.

 

[RonnieT24]

a disgrace and I've been saying it for years. Yeah, some of us were disappointed with the Oline today or Dak in the first half but these guys aren't cyborgs fer crissakes even though they look like one. So how did Buffalo and the LIons look today? Pretty sloppy overall and the Bills jerked around and almost lost so....there ya go. But seriously, making these guys play with 3 days rest is borderline inhumane.

I've always thought it was a horrible thing to ask of the human body. Especially older guys.. I will never forget Howie Long talking about when he knew it was time to retire.. He said his first 2-3 years in the league he was sore the day after a game but was good to go by day two. From years 4-7 or 8 he was sore Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday but by Thursday he was good to go. Then it went to where it took until Friday or Saturday to start feeling right.. He said when he realized that he was still feeling the previous game right up to kickoff of the next one.. he knew it was time to hang 'em up.

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

a disgrace and I've been saying it for years. Yeah, some of us were disappointed with the Oline today or Dak in the first half but these guys aren't cyborgs fer crissakes even though they look like one. So how did Buffalo and the LIons look today? Pretty sloppy overall and the Bills jerked around and almost lost so....there ya go. But seriously, making these guys play with 3 days rest is borderline inhumane.

For the love of money.

 

[Hoofbite]

Pretty much every team does it now so it’s all a wash

 

[conner01]

We should have got our guys more rest last week
I love thanksgiving games but physically for the players it’s tough
But then again you get extra rest after the game and it’s the same for both teams

 

[plasticman]

and I've been saying it for years. Yeah, some of us were disappointed with the Oline today or Dak in the first half but these guys aren't cyborgs fer crissakes even though they look like one. So how did Buffalo and the LIons look today? Pretty sloppy overall and the Bills jerked around and almost lost so....there ya go. But seriously, making these guys play with 3 days rest is borderline inhumane.

Actually, it's now a tradition. Also, I think the Cowboys really appreciate the late season "mini-bye".

Successful Cowboys teams always use that ten day period after Thanksgiving to fine tune their December run.

 

[nightrain]

and I've been saying it for years. Yeah, some of us were disappointed with the Oline today or Dak in the first half but these guys aren't cyborgs fer crissakes even though they look like one. So how did Buffalo and the LIons look today? Pretty sloppy overall and the Bills jerked around and almost lost so....there ya go. But seriously, making these guys play with 3 days rest is borderline inhumane.

Bbbut, Goodell is really concerned about Player safety. I wish Jerry was smart enough to make a pitch to rotate out of the Thanksgiving game.

 

[Runwildboys]

Pretty much every team does it now so it’s all a wash

I think he's talking about the toll it takes on the players bodies and health. Not just the ones on Thanksgiving, but everyone who plays on Sunday, then Thursday.

Maybe the answer is to only play Thursdays after a bye week?

 

[Hardline]

It was actually an advantage for the Cowboys at one point. They get a 10 day rest before the next game.

 

[stuckindc]

and I've been saying it for years. Yeah, some of us were disappointed with the Oline today or Dak in the first half but these guys aren't cyborgs fer crissakes even though they look like one. So how did Buffalo and the LIons look today? Pretty sloppy overall and the Bills jerked around and almost lost so....there ya go. But seriously, making these guys play with 3 days rest is borderline inhumane.

Agree. Their bodies cannot withstand that type of punishment. I’m surprised the players don’t try to eliminate when they negotiate. As others on this thread .. money. Which is unfortunate because it’s putting their product at risk and hurting by the quick games

 

[WillieBeamen]

Both teams only got 3 days of rest…..

 

[DCwarrior]

Actually, it's now a tradition. Also, I think the Cowboys really appreciate the late season "mini-bye".

Successful Cowboys teams always use that ten day period after Thanksgiving to fine tune their December run.

Yeah the proof is in the pudding!

 

[lukemartin79]

and I've been saying it for years. Yeah, some of us were disappointed with the Oline today or Dak in the first half but these guys aren't cyborgs fer crissakes even though they look like one. So how did Buffalo and the LIons look today? Pretty sloppy overall and the Bills jerked around and almost lost so....there ya go. But seriously, making these guys play with 3 days rest is borderline inhumane.

The NFL just cares about $, not the players - you are right it is dead wrong to ask these guys to play games on thursday after playing sunday. Then everyone wonders why so many guys get hurt, lol

 

[john van brocklin]

and I've been saying it for years. Yeah, some of us were disappointed with the Oline today or Dak in the first half but these guys aren't cyborgs fer crissakes even though they look like one. So how did Buffalo and the LIons look today? Pretty sloppy overall and the Bills jerked around and almost lost so....there ya go. But seriously, making these guys play with 3 days rest is borderline inhumane.

Get your point, but it's 4 days, not 3.

 

[TheHerd]

and I've been saying it for years. Yeah, some of us were disappointed with the Oline today or Dak in the first half but these guys aren't cyborgs fer crissakes even though they look like one. So how did Buffalo and the LIons look today? Pretty sloppy overall and the Bills jerked around and almost lost so....there ya go. But seriously, making these guys play with 3 days rest is borderline inhumane.

While I generally agree, the Patriots and Vikings look pretty sharp.

 

[AbeBeta]

and I've been saying it for years. Yeah, some of us were disappointed with the Oline today or Dak in the first half but these guys aren't cyborgs fer crissakes even though they look like one. So how did Buffalo and the LIons look today? Pretty sloppy overall and the Bills jerked around and almost lost so....there ya go. But seriously, making these guys play with 3 days rest is borderline inhumane.

Shut up. We all love bonus midweek games

 

[Kingofholland]

The short turn around is tough and probably does play a part in sloppier play as technique is harder to execute when you're tired.

However, the Giants came into the game very short handed today so were technically at a bigger disadvantage than the Cowboys.

 

[guag]

Get your point, but it's 4 days, not 3.

4 days after the last game, but really 3 full days of rest. As opposed to 6 days of rest in between Sundays, even though it's 7 days apart.

 

[nightrain]

I think he's talking about the toll it takes on the players bodies and health. Not just the ones on Thanksgiving, but everyone who plays on Sunday, then Thursday.

Maybe the answer is to only play Thursdays after a bye week?

That's a great idea. Rotates the games through the league and eliminates the short swing. Get rid of the Thursday night games outside Thanksgiving.

 

[Runwildboys]

Get your point, but it's 4 days, not 3.

It's only 3 days of rest though. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.