– Why do NFL teams basically play one quarterback all/every game, while MLB teams play multiple pitchers?
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Lots of answers that are basically correct, but to put it simply: “more games and more “wear and tear” on the throwing arm relative to each game.”
Those two factors. That’s it.
If the NFL played 6-7 days a week, they need more depth at EVERY POSITION because the players are getting destroyed and would need longer to recover – or to play less each game to reduce wear and tear.
NFL quarterbacks aren’t throwing basically as hard as they can every throw. They would be basically capable of making the throws needed for a game again in a day or two (arm only), but in baseball it’s a much higher expense of a pitcher’s “energy.” They’re literally blowing their wad every game.
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