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Post by Bouncer_Texxx on Dec 14, 2011 9:34:41 GMT -5
Word on the street is that the owners decided to cut costs yet again and that the roster limit is now 25 (from 30). Still the 21 man gameday roster. This eliminates the 5 man "practice squad" but will also serve to place teams in very precarious positions when injuries strike. I'm guessing you'll see more players released once they're injured unless it's a star QB type.
I am not a fan. If the owners are so hard up they can't afford the extra 2.5 apartments or hotel rooms, they shouldn't be in this business. This does nothing positive for the players.
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Post by indoor on Dec 14, 2011 12:23:22 GMT -5
In past years, I have talked with those guys who fill the roster spots you allude to.
They sit in the stands and watch the home games played.
From what they have told me, they don't get paid at all but do get housing and some meal coupons and are generally an unhappy lot.
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Post by Banana Cat on Dec 14, 2011 17:49:48 GMT -5
I agree that they can be an unhappy lot, but they still choose to do so if those spots are available...just for the chance to play at some point. Personally, I agree with Bouncer, the teams should make cuts elsewhere or not be in the game at all.
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Post by cm916 on Dec 14, 2011 21:11:54 GMT -5
What does this even save, just a few thousand bucks out of a millionaire's pocket right? Doesn't seem worth it.
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Post by Bouncer_Texxx on Dec 15, 2011 11:52:42 GMT -5
I doubt we've got any millionaire owners.. it saves 3 apartments or hotel rooms for 5 months.. though on a $500 per month rate it would save $6-7000 dollars.
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Post by storm2010 on Dec 15, 2011 16:19:41 GMT -5
It saves more than you'd think. Apartments / Hotels Food WORK COMP Gear Drama
But like what was said earlier. They better adjust the IR rule or there will be a lot of other issues created. It will also call for more expenses in shuttling players in and out. I don't see much gain here with the exception of 5 less players to baby sit.
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