NFL might allow more players to attend training camps

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jun 23, 2011 9:00 PM CDT in News

OK, I think at this point we're all fairly optimistic that a deal is coming soon. Enough info has leaked out about the proposed agreement that it finally feels real. Sometime in the next couple weeks it'll be a reality. The latest is that the NFL may allow expanded rosters for training camp.

From Jason La Confora of NFL.com:

The competition committee has broached the idea of expanding training camp rosters for 2011, considering all of the offseason training activities and teaching time that has been lost, as well as the months of evaluation teams would normally have to work with depth players and prospects. The idea has been embraced by numerous general managers I spoke to this week and would receive significant support by their ranks if put to a vote.

This may allow some young free agents to step in and show something. I think it's a great idea.

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How about extending the length of training camp to compensate for the missed OTA's?

That’s the next logical step imo. Not necessarily for the veterans but for rookies, UDFA’s and free agents in general, maybe an extra 3-4 days “mimi camp”. I’d like to see that next.

Above all; keep 'em guessing, never let them lose their sense of confusion.

by Just Dave on Jun 23, 2011 10:20 PM CDT reply actions

Not bad idea but it'll be tough

Seems like most outlets are saying it’ll still be 2-3 weeks before a deal is done and I’ve heard the earliest date as July 4. Considering they then have to fit Free agency and most general offseason activities into about 2 and a half-3 weeks before the 1st training camps are opened, adding 3-4 more days to camps doesn’t seem feasible.

Jay Cutler is still my quarterback.

by Sam Householder on Jun 24, 2011 9:11 AM CDT up reply actions