Expanded playoffs possible for 2015, Goddell says

[JonLP24]

Roger Goodell said Tuesday that the NFL's competition committee will make it a priority to examine an expanded playoff field in 2014 with two teams possibly added to the postseason field by the 2015 season.

The commissioner commented at the league's owners meetings in Washington in conjunction with thoughts on reducing the number of preseason games.

"How do we continue to make sure the regular-season games are incredibly important each week, but also, how can we create more interest, and does expanding the postseason allow other teams to get into the dance with the potential of going on and winning the Super Bowl?" Goodell said. "That is a good thing for fans. It is a good thing competitively.

"What has happened is our league is so competitive right now. The games are so close that it is realistic to think that a team can have a great second half, get into the playoffs and win the Super Bowl. We have seen it."

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9796104/expanded-playoffs-possible-2015-roger-goodell-says

BOO

[KamaAina]

1. Do we really need 8-8 teams in the playoffs?

but also, how can we create more interest,

More like dividend$$$.

[Liberal_Dog]

4. If They Keep This Up, We Will Be Seeing 6-10 Teams In The Playoffs

It's all about that TV revenue.

I like the current regular season and playoffs just fine. I don't think we need more teams or more games.

[JonLP24]

6. That actually is mathematically possible today

It would have to be a division winner in an extremely poor division

[Liberal_Dog]

7. Hell, It Might Happen In The NFC East. nt

[joeybee12]

2. Create more "interest" the asshat says?

I guess interest is slang for revenue.

[El Supremo]

3. Great! I always have liked the way the NBA and NHL do it.

[Auggie]

5. NO