4 Ways to Make the NFL Offseason Better

The NFL offseason is a real drag.

The Information Age is in full swing, and even though fans can't get enough of the NFL, the league is in danger of becoming oversaturated.

With all of the major networks covering the sport nonstop, it doesn't even give the fans a chance to miss the National Football League.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and there are some ways the NFL can cut back a little in order to avoid becoming a diluted product.

Eliminate Team Activities and Minicamps

During last year's NFL lockout, the only news that was coming down the pipeline was concerning if there would even be a football season.

This was irritating at first, but when the lockout ended it seemed as if the time between the Super Bowl and training camp flew by at a torrid pace.

Fans got to focus on other things when they weren't scouring message boards and watching NFL network to find the latest morsel of team news.

It was also evident that professional athletes don't need these glorified practice sessions to stay in shape and learn their playbook.

Getting rid of these worthless minicamps and OTAs would benefit fans by giving them a breather from the game they love.

Streamline Free Agency

Watching free agency unfold after last season's stoppage was one of the coolest things ever. 

There was roughly a week for NFL teams to fill their respective rosters, and witnessing the mayhem that ensued was a joy to watch.

The signings came fast and furious when football resumed, and it was like an early Christmas gift for fans as teams signed free agents at a torrid pace.

What was painful to watch was the month-long drama surrounding the Peyton Manning free agency tour back in March.

Get Rid of 2 Preseason Games

It has been talked about in the past, but the idea can't seem to gain any traction.

Eliminating half of the preseason would reduce injuries, improve the quality of regular season play and save NFL fans a good amount of money.

Nobody really enjoys watching fourth-stringers battle for special teams roles.

Move the Draft Back to Saturday

Getting up early to watch the draft on Saturday was a bummer, but moving the event to Thursday night was not the remedy.

Work and social schedules make it difficult to set aside time to watch the annual selection show for some.

The quick fix?

Keep the draft in primetime, but move the first round back to the weekend and make it a party event.