It’s that time of year again, the NFL preseason! Every year I look forward to this time – it’s like the harbinger of a new season and its alluring aroma of football excitement fills the air. As other sports fans know this is a time to test out what teams are doing right, what’s wrong, who is having a good year, and who isn’t.
The preseason is a crucial time for teams, they get to see what they need to work on. Coaches are able to get an early read on how well they are utilizing their players. It’s a time to create roles, tweak offensive and defensive schemes, and review what worked last year. I always look forward to the preseason games to see how well teams have ‘gelled’ over the season. Often, there are big surprises in the preseason that foreshadow the type of season that’s to come.
It is important to note, a couple of teams in the preseason don’t participate in a full season, but it’s still an exciting time nonetheless. ABC, NBC, CBS and sometimes FOX all broadcast preseason games – so you get the pleasure of watching great games, without necessarily following one specific team. Without preseason games, we lose on out the chance to observe the little nuances of the game that occur when teams aren’t playing for ‘real’ just yet.
Preseason games are unpredictable because teams rarely use their superstar players. Often, the stars of next season will be playing at a lower level, or not playing at all to protect future earning potential. The backup players are also doing all of the things that will probably make them a star next year. Because of this, unpredictability is just one of the factors that make preseason football fun.
Of course, the other is the new players we get to see for the first time. Rookies coming out of college, and players from other teams produce a lot of interesting new stories. Who performs well? Whose career will be ended? Who will be cut and who will be a surprise in the draft? The story of NFL preseason can be just as interesting as the stories of the regular season.
Preseason games also give us a unique opportunity – to compare teams from different divisions. These games really level the playing field, and teams can give us a better idea of their strengths and weaknesses. We get to see how different teams stack up against one another. This also gives us more insight into how effective a strategy might be.
Preseason is an exciting time of year, and it’s truly something I look forward to. With each passing year, the preseason just gets better and more intense. Despite the fact that some teams don’t truly participate fully in the preseason, it still creates a great atmosphere that’s full of excitement. It’s true that nothing can top the excitement of the NFL regular season, but the preseason helps us get a good feel the type of season we can expect this year.
Additionally, the preseason provides teams more time to create their strategy with less pressure than the regular season. This helps teams make adjustments as needed in order to create a stronger team for the regular season. Thus, while the preseason doesn’t always give us strong competition, it still helps us get a better idea of what teams might be good come the regular season.
The NFL preseason brings out new and inspiring personalities. I usually look forward to the new and exciting rookie crops each year, as we get to see new faces and get a glimpse of their potential. Just like anything else in life, the NFL preseason is unique and goes by quickly. It’s always a great time and something you don’t want to miss.
Finally, the preseason helps prepare teams for the regular season. Even though the games don’t matter, teams put together their strategies and create their team identity at this time. This helps the transition into the regular season. Plus, the additional time that teams put into preseason gives them the ability to come up with the best game plans that will capitalize on their players’ strengths.
In conclusion, the NFL preseason is an exciting and important time of year for fans, teams and players alike. It gives us insight into the new rookies and provides us with a chance to witness great football without worrying about, and the final results. Although teams use the preseason to capitalize on their strengths, as fans we get to watch some great games and gain more insight into which teams will stick out during the regular season. The preseason definitely gives us something to look forward to each year and is a great way to get pumped up for the regular season.