detlef Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I am so sick of hearing what a death sentance it's been for Baltimore to play 4 games in 18 days. And I've heard it echoed by no less than a half dozen talking heads this week. "4 games in 18 days! The schedule makers sure didn't do Baltimore any favors to start the year." The feat looks a bit less amazing when you take into account that Cleveland had all of 19 days to spread the same amount of work over, by virtue of playing on Sunday, rather than Monday, nearly 3 freaking weeks ago. A feat that will be repeated by the Rams, Cards, Titans, Niners, and Seahawks over the next several weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Agent Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 These players need to suck it up. It's not like they're having to play 4 rounds of golf in 18 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I am so sick of hearing what a death sentance it's been for Baltimore to play 4 games in 18 days. And I've heard it echoed by no less than a half dozen talking heads this week. "4 games in 18 days! The schedule makers sure didn't do Baltimore any favors to start the year." The feat looks a bit less amazing when you take into account that Cleveland had all of 19 days to spread the same amount of work over, by virtue of playing on Sunday, rather than Monday, nearly 3 freaking weeks ago. A feat that will be repeated by the Rams, Cards, Titans, Niners, and Seahawks over the next several weeks. Most teams play 3 games in 15 days, assuming 3 straight Sunday games. Looking at that and the number of TNF games, you're right BFD. Espeicially since many teams will have to play Sunday (1, 4, 8PM) and then again Thursday that week. They were tired, and a little moreso since they played on Sunday night and are an older team. But they also didn't have to travel. Had they played on the west coast on SNF, then had to play on the road again (say NE or MIA) that required significant travel I'd say the schedule makers really screwed them, but they were at home and never had to leave between SNF & TNF. They make it sound worse than it is, and when you realize everybody plays 2 games in 8 days or 3 in 15, 4 in 18 isn't that much. Basically every TNF game is a game on a half week rest/practice, instead of a full week. Can be compounded by playing on SNF or MNF the game prior to TNF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooknladder Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acbvegas Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Ya they get a nice 10 days off also. Plus with all the Iv's/supplements and good trainers/ massage therapist they should make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Eagles play four games in 17 days later in the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh B Tool Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 They will be fine as long as they have Ryan Mathews trainer by their side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 First I've heard of it, so OK, cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Doesn't every team pretty much play 4 games in 21 games across 4 sundays.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stethant Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Doesn't every team pretty much play 4 games in 21 games across 4 sundays.. Yes. Amazing what a little math can do... I still think playing Sunday night followed by Thursday night is a little much, but not the apocalypse it's being made out to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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