Couch Slouch on the NFL: A national treasure that needs protection

Trust me, good people -- concussions notwithstanding -- an expanded NFL postseason and an 18-game regular season are inexorable. Oh, sure, the players' union will balk and some sports columnists will protest, but the league wants it and the fans want it and undeniably it will make more money for more people, and, last time I checked, America was built on the notion of making more money for more people.