In between the blockbuster headlines made by the big Tyjuan Hagler and Martell Mallett signings, Bill Polian let the cat slip out of the bag: the NFL’s franchise owners are moving forward on a plan to play an 18 game season, perhaps as soon as 2012.  Upon first glance, this idea is incredibly exciting — professional football in February would be a godsend.  However, once you dig a little deeper, you realize the dream of an 18 game season is actually a frightening, money-grabbing nightmare. Read the rest of this entry