NFL Preseason Schedule 2016: Week 2 Preview, TV Coverage and Live Stream

August 14, 2016   ·   Steve Silverman   ·   Jump to comments

People tend to look at preseason games and say they don't mean anything. They complain that regulars don't play, and coaches don't push their teams to play anything resembling regular-season football.
While the wins and losses don't really matter in most cases, these games can be incredibly important to many of the players. Those who aren't starters and rookies who weren't drafted in the first three rounds have to make the most of every opportunity in the summer if they are going to make the team.
That means practice sessions and preseason games. For backup players, an outstanding performance in a preseason game may be even more important than a regular-season or playoff matchup. A player can earn a spot on the team in the preseason, and that means earning a contract and getting paid for it. Without that great performance, a football player can become a football fan awfully quickly.
Coaches are looking for more from their players and teams in the second week of preseason...

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