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Within a decade and a half it will be 16 teams. by MarkinSeattle
Mark my words. The NFL is doing the same and for the same reasons, money and giving too much of a competitive advantage to the teams with a bye. There is no substantial difference between 12 and 16 games in regards to rounds. It would also ensure that all one loss and most two loss teams make the playoff.
As for the whiney conference championship supporters, playing the 13-16 ranked teams is still a huge benefit, but not overwhelmingly so in comparison to having a bye in the first round.