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"This is dumb" - NFL fans roast the league over proposed decision for roster cutdowns in 2023

Modified Mar 29, 2023 03:04 GMT

The NFL owners' meeting is currently going on in Phoenix, Arizona, with a number of things on the agenda. We have a rule change and, as of now, it looks like it is going to severely impact the offseason for players.

Per NFL reporter Dov Kleiman, the NFL is set to release 1,000 players in a single day, which will be August 29. That happens to be after the last preseason game.

As Kleiman states, normally, teams will cut their rosters from 90 players to 75 and then later from 75 to 53. It now appears that it will all be done on that one day, which is huge and NFL fans have given their thoughts on the rule change.

"Now the starters really not gonna play in pre-season."

Marvin C

@MarvC24

@NFL_DovKleiman Now the starters really not gonna play in pre-season

Other fans have expressed their opinion also on the latest rule change.

Reid McEvoy

@RMcEvoy128

@NFL_DovKleiman Geez that'll be a brutal day. I think it might (only >might<) have been better before because a guy could get cut and get a chance with a second team and then make it on that second team. Now guys will be cut and the only job opportunities will be during regular season play

eternals underrated

@happygohunter

@NFL_DovKleiman Gives guys on the bubble more opportunities to ball out and show that they belong. At least thats my initial thought

Roy White III

@RDubThree

It'll make for exciting but dizzying transactions over a week long period.

It's a negative, imo, for the players and the teams. twitter.com/NFL_DovKleiman…

Dov Kleiman

@NFL_DovKleiman

Rule Change: NFL team will now cut over 1,000 players in one day, on August 29, which is after the final preseason game.

Previously teams had cut their rosters from 90 to 75 first, and then later on from 75 to 53.

The Pulling Guard #StripesLife

@wardkc63

This is dumb…give a player a chance to make another roster twitter.com/nfl_dovkleiman…

This is an odd way to word it, but this makes sense. Teams can actually see players in games before cutting them. twitter.com/NFL_DovKleiman…

This is just stupid asf twitter.com/NFL_DovKleiman…

Gives teams more opportunities to evaluate players, decent rule change IMO twitter.com/nfl_dovkleiman…

The player relations/travel staff are dry heaving right now. twitter.com/nfl_dovkleiman…

Dov Kleiman

@NFL_DovKleiman

So, it appears that fans are divided on the latest rule change, but only time will tell if this is the right decision or not. One thing is for sure, NFL teams will have a busy offseason day, cutting their rosters from 90 down to 53.

Is the NFL's latest rule change good for the game?

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For coaches and personnel for teams, it isn't ideal as cutting 90 players down to 53 is a long and arduous task, but now they only get 24 hours to do it.

For the players, on the other hand, it is likely a welcome change, particularly for those fighting for a roster spot. What the rule could mean now is that starters will not see game time, thus giving those on the fringes three games to show their worth.

In previous years, those players who are fighting for a spot could see their game time diminish as starting players got their fitness back. That might not be the case now.

So, there are good and bad reasons for the rule change, but in terms of players, it can only be a good thing. It will provide them with more opportunities to show the coaching staff that they can play.

Ultimately though, time will tell.

Edited by
Akshay Saraswat