12-28-2017, 07:29 AM
(12-28-2017, 07:05 AM)Utts Wrote: Can you share some examples of where a NFL team clearly committed to this strategy? I can’t think of one. I think the league would frown on this too, as it devalues the games left on their schedule. I know TV and advertisers would be super pissed.
I think the NFLPA would push back, as it could impact players ability to earn bonuses, and take away opportunities for them to rack up stats - that can further their career.
Wasn't there a pretty good case of Indy tanking for Luck?
But as for the OP, I think you should always try to win every game. Sure, play younger guys if you're out of playoff contention. That isn't necessarily "tanking" though, that's just smart personnel decisions.