It’s undeniably an interesting concept when considering the implications of NFL teams ‘conceding’ when they are losing a game. I remember the first time I heard about this – I was shocked to say the least. Even more so when I heard of a team actually doing it! I guess it’s quite a prominent topic in the NFL world, and I’m curious to learn more about it.
Well, ‘conceding’ is basically when one of the teams in a game accepts the victory of the other ,despite still having some time remaining in the game. It’s no secret that teams are often quite adamant in preserving their pride and dignity, thus the idea of just giving up or ‘conceding’ in this manner is quite intriguing. There are some scenarios where it might be beneficial for a team to ‘concede’ though.
For instance, if one team is behind in such a way that their chance of victory is almost non-existent, they might be inclined to concede as it saves them both time and energy, as well as minimizes the risk of injury. Though conceding is frowned upon, some teams have been known to do this in order to conserve their strength for their upcoming matches.
That being said, it’s not often seen in the NFL nowadays and teams usually fight hard until the very end, regardless of the scoreline. It’s almost a sign of respect towards your opponents to fight until the very end, even when you know that you won’t be able to win the match.
I guess it’s a judgement call — teams have to weigh in on the pros and cons of ‘conceding’. If it changes your match plan, would it be worth it to ‘concede’? I doubt that ‘conceding’ will ever become a commonplace strategy, but the concept of it is well worth noting.
Looking further into the psychology of it, it has to be hard for some teams to deal with a situation like this. After all, basketball and baseball teams have been known to ‘surrender’ before, so it’s not completely out of the ordinary for a team to give up in the face of a loss. In life we accept that times are going to be tough, and sometimes we have to make tough decisions. I’m sure it’s a difficult decision to make to ‘concede’ during an NFL match, but it’s a choice some teams have to accept.
Imagine putting all the hard work and energy in for so long, only to have it come down to ‘conceding’. It’s certainly a blow to the ego, and one that probably shouldn’t be taken lightly. Personally, I would rather see a team fight it out and try to improve themselves, rather than just surrendering at the first sign of a stumbling block.
It’s truly an interesting concept to consider, and I wonder what implications this could have on certain teams and their morale. I for one, would rather see an NFL team fight it out until the very end, but I can understand why some teams in certain situations might want to take this route.
All in all, I guess it’s a personal decision as to when or if it’s appropriate to ‘concede’. It depends on your perspective and how much of a competitive edge you would want to take. The idea of ‘conceding’ definitely has a certain appeal, but one that ultimately depends on the teams, and their ability to draw their own line.