u/After_Schedule9377

Obviously I understand that there needs to be some restrictions because padded practice = full contact = higher risk of injuries.

But per the NFL's website ... ''Regular season: max of 14 padded practices. Eleven of these must take place during the first 11 weeks''. And each padded practice being maximum of 2.5 hours long.

How is that remotely enough? Especially when there's rookies, injuries, players coming in and out of the team, new opponents to prepare for every week etc

I mean, if a star QB is out for a game or two... does the CBA expect the backup QB, who rarely takes snaps anyway, to form a connection with his O-line and receivers with just 2.5 hours of real practice?

There is no way a coaching staff can simulate the intensity, try out new plays, and properly assess their players in just 2.5 hours a week.

Obviously, the best TE's can do both well.

But there's some TE's who rarely ever get receptions, and are mainly used as blockers. What's the point of that though?

As a coach, if you're going to use a blocker who can maybe catch if needed, isn't it better to use a lineman? Plus, you can announce him as an eligible receiver, just in case the original blocking play doesn't work out

Coming from a culture where we eat dinner late (830 onwards), I always wondered about that.

Do they eat lunch at noon, and breakfast at 8?