knowledge | July 30, 2010
The NFL schedule for the 2010 season will be released tonight at 7 pm. If you’re a football-starved fan, the release of the NFL schedule is like Christmas, or your birthday, or pay day cash during a bleak, boring offseason. If you don’t care about football, you’re probably scratching your head in wonder over how such a tremendous buzz can be generated over NFL schedule. You might also be confused about the NFL draft which is getting to much attention that it is actually going to be televised on April 22-24 from the Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Any news is good news: NFL schedule
When it comes to NFL scheduling, some details may be interesting for hardcore fans when TV has nothing left on it. The biggest news about the NFL schedule for 2010 is that divisional games is featured exclusively in the final week. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell insisted upon this change to try to boost TV ratings, which suffered during late season mismatches pitting playoff-bound teams against teams playing for the first pick in the upcoming NFL Draft — an honor awarded to the club with the worst record in the league. Last season the Indianapolis Colts, at 14-0, sat quarterback Peyton Manning and tanked to preserve his health for a Super Bowl pay day Last season the Indianapolis Colts, at 14-0, sat quarterback Peyton Manning and tanked because they were trying to preserve his health for a Super Bowl pay day.
2010 NFL Schedule and what to watch for
The NFL schedule has plenty of other things for football nuts to watch for. Michael Lombardi at nationalfootballpost.com said that when it comes to opponents, finishing strong is more important than getting off to a good start. Lombardi recommends examining your favorite team’s last eight games to see how many tough road trips they will face.
More NFL schedule tidbits
More potential stories are included in the NFL schedule 2010. One schedule that will stand out is Pittsburgh Steelers. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who has been in headlines for sexual assault charges on two different occasions, will probably be suspended for at least four games. The Steelers’ early season opponents will be licking their chops. And Pete Carroll, who is returning to the NFL to coach Seattle Seahawks after building a dynasty at the University of Southern California, will be facing two of his former stars: Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart and New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush.
Offseason, off the field: NFL schedule
While waiting, until the NFL schedule for 2010 kicks in, ESPN has graciously provided football nuts with some key dates to get excited about during the long, boring offseason:
May 24-26: NFL spring meeting, Dallas
June 27-30: NFL Rookie Symposium, Carlsbad, Calif.
Mid-July: Training camps open
Aug. 8: Pro Football Hall of Fame Game: Cowboys vs. Bengals, 8 p.m. ET, Canton, Ohio
Aug. 12-16: First preseason weekend
Aug. 31: Roster cutdown to maximum of 75 players.
Sept. 4: Roster cutdown to maximum of 53 players
Sept. 9-13: Kickoff 2010 Weekend
Feb. 6, 2011: Super Bowl XLV, Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas
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