NFL Reacts: Balancing play time in the preseason
It is officially injury season in the NFL. Just as fans around the league get their first glimpse of the new team, the players who make up that team start to fall by the wayside. There is no silver bullet solution to keeping players healthy and on the field, for the most part it really […]
Injuries are a recurring theme in the NFL as new teams debut and players' playing time dwindles. While there is no guaranteed method to maintain player health and availability, organizations and coaches have some influence over preseason playing time. Over time, this aspect has undergone changes and mixed messaging. As the league introduces an additional preseason game, starters are seeing reduced field time during these matches.
The NFL Reacts survey aims to gauge your perspective on preseason playing time. Should key players and starters be on the field as much as necessary to reach midseason form by Week 1? Or should they be protected until games truly matter? Perhaps a balanced approach exists. Vote now to participate in the upcoming weekly survey.
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