Like NASCAR and figure skating, fans watch preseason football just waiting for a disaster.
And it seems every year there is at least one significant injury in the highly unentertaining preseason games.
The thought that Rex Grossman is just one snap away from being the Redskins quarterback for the entire 2010 season will haunt the Burgundy Revolution for the next month.
How many plays would be too few for Donovan McNabb to take in August?
The large ticket revenue from NFL team’s four preseason games is too much for owners to just get rid of the exhibitions, but an 18-game regular season is being discussed.
The scheduling changes wouldn’t be adapted until 2012 at the earliest. It would eliminate half of the NFL’s preseason games, but also increase the injury risk and fatigue for players.
There’s not a perfect system, but at least the NFL is discussing change. For now, enjoy the most worrisome month in football.
