Quote:The assumption you're making is that more reps is better, or that they're not already using an optimal schedule given the abilities of players to endure the physical aspects of the practice.

 

Not that you're necessarily incorrect, but you have to recognize that assumption.

 

I agree it's an assumption...

 

I have no doubt the players could endure a higher/increased rep practice schedule.  Teams did it all the time back in the day (i.e. Camp Coughlin or any other tough football program).  The practice schedules nowadays are pathetic compared to a decade or 2 ago.

 

One caveat, the increased reps would have to be quality reps.  As long as coaches are correcting throughout practice then it's beneficial.

 

One other thought, the practices are ran at 1/2 to 3/4 speed.  The players don't truly get better until they play games because they don't practice full speed.  I just wonder if other teams practice closer to full speed.

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