Man, have you heard that there’s overtime in the NFL preseason now? Yep, that’s right – just when you thought the game was getting a little too short, the league goes and changes things up once again.
When I first heard about it, I was really excited. Overtime is one of the most exciting parts of the sport and it gives teams the chance to really show their strength and will and turn the tide of a close game. But then I thought about it a little more, and I started to wonder if maybe it wasn’t such a great idea after all.
For one thing, a team is already putting their players at risk by playing so many games in a short period of time. Having overtime on top of that just increases the wear and tear on the players bodies. In a way, it almost seems like it defeats the purpose of having a preseason: to get the players adjusted to playing in full-contact, but not having to worry about the consequences of a regular season game.
But on the other hand, having overtime in the preseason can help teams figure out how to respond to certain situations and what strategies they should try in close games. Teams can try out different tactics to see what works, and use that to their advantage when the games actually count. That’s something that can be really beneficial for a team, especially for younger players who haven’t had the opportunity to really get into the flow of the game yet.
It just depends on your point of view, I guess. I’m still not sure if having overtime in the preseason is a good idea or not. On the one hand, it can help teams get into a groove for the regular season games; on the other, it puts an extra strain on the players that may end up costing them in the long run. What do you think?
Yeah, after 4 overtime games to finish out last preseason, I think I’m going to go out on a limb and say that having overtime in the preseason isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Sure, it can be stressful for players and teams, but at the end of the day, the games are still exhibitions and the players get a chance to really show what they’re made of.
Plus, with teams now trying all sorts of new strategies in overtime, the regular season games should be pretty exciting. With the way teams are starting to ramp up their game-winning strategies, overtime games could be the games of the year.
Even though it can be risky, having overtime in the preseason can also be a great opportunity for teams to try out new strategies and get a jumpstart on their regular season games. Now with the way teams are now playing, it’s a win-win situation. Teams get to show off their best players and play some of the most exciting football of the year.
Apart from that, having overtime in the preseason can also give fans something to look forward to. Seeing teams competing in overtime games is an awesome experience, and it creates an atmosphere of anticipation and excitement that we don’t get from regular season games.
Do you think having overtime in the preseason is a good idea, or would teams be better off without it?