This is a Feb. 24, 2009, file photo showing Indianapois Colts president Bill Polian during a news conference in Indianapolis. Polian was the architect of the only team that went to four straight Super Bowls. He won a Super Bowl in 2006 and…
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Polian: NFL's 18-game season is "fait accompli"
Updated: Monday, 27 Sep 2010, 8:34 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 27 Sep 2010, 8:34 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Bill Polian says the 18-game NFL season is a done deal.
During Monday night's weekly radio show, the Indianapolis Colts team president called it a "fait accompli" and said the debate is
over. Polian is a member of the league's competition committee and has worked in the league office.
He's concerned that getting rid of two preseason games to expand the regular season from 16 to 18 games will cost coaches and team
officials opportunities to evaluate rookies. The solution, Polian says, might be hooking up with nearby teams for combined practices
or controlled scrimmages.
League owners and the commissioner have expressed support for an expanded regular-season schedule, but have not said a decision has been made.
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