Does anyone know if preseason training camp pussyfootin rules can be changed per CBA?

[thunderraiden]

Does anyone know if preseason training camp pussyfooting rules can be changed per CBA? I know they signed a 10 year, no opt out, CBA, and first impression from players is that they like the current training camp format... obviously, little work, same compensation... but if lets say this season starts and like 20 players just get mauled and seriously injured from not being used to the pounding all year, is it possible for the NFLPA and NFL to change training camp pussy-footing rules that are currently in place before 2021?

[Jackofalltrades]

Why not wait to see the end result instead of a knee-jerk reaction that may end something that's a positive.

[thunderraiden]

I'm just asking is it possible. But if your saying "who gives a fug until 2021?" I disagree with you.

[mj4life]

i think that would be a NO!!! this is one of the things the players fought hard for along with less time spent during the off season OTA's

[Jackofalltrades]

I definitely give a fug, but I think by taking it a little easier now we won't see as many injuries come late season.

However, I doubt there's anyway to change it for the next decade.

[Bj-Monster23]

i think that would be a NO!!! this is one of the things the players fought hard for along with less time spent during the off season OTA's

Yeah Its not going to happen the owners are trying to push for 18 game schedule.

[Icege]

I'm just asking is it possible. But if your saying "who gives a fug until 2021?" I disagree with you.

To me it seemed like he was saying why don't we wait until the season starts and see the affects before whining about the negatives, especially since we haven't seen the results yet

[Delhommey]

We didn't had these stupid pussyfootin' rules when I was going up against 200 lbs defensive linemen in high school!

/slurps coffee

//takes cardigan out of drawer to stave off office AC coolness

[pnthrs]

Well, I dont think this season is even a fair test year for a lighter camp with all off season OTAs and mini camps missed. I think it will take 3-5 years to truly see if there is a statistical trend.

Now if the first 3-5 games of the season have sloppy tackling and are as injury prone as before combined with fans complaining, I think both sides would have a vested interest in stepping it back up a notch.

One thing I do find interesting is that I have heard a dozen times that "there will be no 18 game schedule until 2013 at least." Well that obviously falls into the 10 yr cba but sounds like it can become a vote of some sort. Perhaps several items can become a vote, though I doubt 2 a days are one.

Also they are not getting the same compensation. The players as a whole are taking less money.

[panthers55]

i think that would be a NO!!! this is one of the things the players fought hard for along with less time spent during the off season OTA's

You are absolutely right. No matter what the result, it is very unlikely that players will vote for more rigorous practices and 2 a days which they hate. Plus as older veteran players who came in under the old system retire and new guys comes in who have only known the easier system, don't be surprised if they still bitch about the new system being too hard. You aren't going to unwind this and go backwards at all.

[PantherBrew]

This is great for a team who just resigned a 28 year old running back.

Why does it matter if you dont know if it is going to affect the quality of play?