switzer, chan gailey, dave campo, wade phillips, big tuna, the clapper, mccarthy.
jerry hasn’t hired a decent coach since jimmie johnson.
Rumour is big Mike might be axed…lol. Next up. You know who never loses his job. The GM.
Been a Cowboy since Dorset was drafted…becoming less a fan of football…but under Jones Dallas is such a fraud team…maybe if the idiot fans quit buying overpriced merc and jones looked out from his perch at Jerry’s world and saw an empty stadium then maybe he would do something about it…instead Jerry runs the team like a fan would…he falls in love with players and then won’t kick them to curb when they suck…Elliot, Dlaw and lve, tyrone smith should be replaced…Elliot’s and Dlaw contracts will leave more headaches…
I’m just a long time frustrated fan, as I’m sure you are and many others are here with their…sometimes I need to remind myself that many, many sports franchises suffer as well. It makes me feel good for 2 seconds. Lol. That last called draw was dumb. Might have worked if Prescott got down 5 yards sooner. But why risk it?
What was the alternative? 55 yard hail mary?
That were at the niners 40. Yes get a play called and get the ball near your playmakers. But if that the draw was the best option then I think the 6 vet qb needed to show self awareness and get down sooner…clock awareness.
The sideline was protected. You don't get it to the playmaker because it will take them longer to get down field than Dak, along with having to catch the ball. So you're either doing the Mary, the draw or if you have some hook and lateral. I contend the draw was the right call. Dak made two execution mistakes. Your highest chance of winning was getting to the 30 or so and then running 4 or 5 vertical routes.
The call was good, but like everything else yesterday, the players jacked it up.
Can we talk about how bad the red zone offense was for the Niners? In reality this game shouldn't have been close if Gorropolo and co get one more TD rather than the FG.
Also take away that stupid interception and this isn't a game...
switzer, chan gailey, dave campo, wade phillips, big tuna, the clapper, mccarthy.
jerry hasn’t hired a decent coach since jimmie johnson.
Rumour is big Mike might be axed…lol. Next up. You know who never loses his job. The GM.
Been a Cowboy since Dorset was drafted…becoming less a fan of football…but under Jones Dallas is such a fraud team…maybe if the idiot fans quit buying overpriced merc and jones looked out from his perch at Jerry’s world and saw an empty stadium then maybe he would do something about it…instead Jerry runs the team like a fan would…he falls in love with players and then won’t kick them to curb when they suck…Elliot, Dlaw and lve, tyrone smith should be replaced…Elliot’s and Dlaw contracts will leave more headaches…
I’m just a long time frustrated fan, as I’m sure you are and many others are here with their…sometimes I need to remind myself that many, many sports franchises suffer as well. It makes me feel good for 2 seconds. Lol. That last called draw was dumb. Might have worked if Prescott got down 5 yards sooner. But why risk it?
What was the alternative? 55 yard hail mary?
That were at the niners 40. Yes get a play called and get the ball near your playmakers. But if that the draw was the best option then I think the 6 vet qb needed to show self awareness and get down sooner…clock awareness.
The sideline was protected. You don't get it to the playmaker because it will take them longer to get down field than Dak, along with having to catch the ball. So you're either doing the Mary, the draw or if you have some hook and lateral. I contend the draw was the right call. Dak made two execution mistakes. Your highest chance of winning was getting to the 30 or so and then running 4 or 5 vertical routes.
The call was good, but like everything else yesterday, the players jacked it up.
It is what is. Dallas did not deserve to win anyways…they just made it interesting enough … to piss us fans off. Lol
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Can we talk about how bad the red zone offense was for the Niners? In reality this game shouldn't have been close if Gorropolo and co get one more TD rather than the FG.
Also take away that stupid interception and this isn't a game...
Yep. And, they were the best team this season as far as getting 6 vs 3 once in the zone.
As far as the 7th playoff slot per conference... I'm not sure I am against it (not necessarily for it). The Eagles were a bit weak... but if you had the Vikings playing up to their ability on paper, they could be a worthy playoff team. New Orleans, maybe...
On the AFC side, you had the Steelers sneak in somehow. The Chargers though would have been a more worthy team. You also had the Ravens, Cleveland, and Miami hanging out.
Maybe those teams arent world-beaters... but you take the bye away from the 2nd seed. Playing that 7th seed is a decent 'reward'.
Anyways, this Divisional round looks really good. Tampa vs LA Green Bay vs San Fran
KC vs Buffalo Tennessee vs Cincinnati
IMO the winner of KC/Buffalo gives you your Superbowl winner.
As far as the 7th playoff slot per conference... I'm not sure I am against it (not necessarily for it). The Eagles were a bit weak... but if you had the Vikings playing up to their ability on paper, they could be a worthy playoff team. New Orleans, maybe...
On the AFC side, you had the Steelers sneak in somehow. The Chargers though would have been a more worthy team. You also had the Ravens, Cleveland, and Miami hanging out.
Maybe those teams arent world-beaters... but you take the bye away from the 2nd seed. Playing that 7th seed is a decent 'reward'.
Anyways, this Divisional round looks really good. Tampa vs LA Green Bay vs San Fran
KC vs Buffalo Tennessee vs Cincinnati
IMO the winner of KC/Buffalo gives you your Superbowl winner.
I think I mentioned it earlier.. it's a tradeoff to having a great last two weeks of the season.
As far as the 7th playoff slot per conference... I'm not sure I am against it (not necessarily for it). The Eagles were a bit weak... but if you had the Vikings playing up to their ability on paper, they could be a worthy playoff team. New Orleans, maybe...
On the AFC side, you had the Steelers sneak in somehow. The Chargers though would have been a more worthy team. You also had the Ravens, Cleveland, and Miami hanging out.
Maybe those teams arent world-beaters... but you take the bye away from the 2nd seed. Playing that 7th seed is a decent 'reward'.
Anyways, this Divisional round looks really good. Tampa vs LA Green Bay vs San Fran
KC vs Buffalo Tennessee vs Cincinnati
IMO the winner of KC/Buffalo gives you your Superbowl winner.
I think I mentioned it earlier.. it's a tradeoff to having a great last two weeks of the season.
We've had very exciting endings to seasons ever since they changed the schedule to everyone playing divisional opponents at the end.
17 games is stupid. An extra wild card team is stupid. A playoff game on a Monday night that forces the winner to be at a disadvantage the next week is stupid (thank god for Manning Cast at least).
The NFL season and, especially, the post season was perfect up until two years ago. The best in all pro sports and it wasn't even close. There was no reason to meddle with things other than finding more ways for the owners to line their pockets.
As far as the 7th playoff slot per conference... I'm not sure I am against it (not necessarily for it). The Eagles were a bit weak... but if you had the Vikings playing up to their ability on paper, they could be a worthy playoff team. New Orleans, maybe...
On the AFC side, you had the Steelers sneak in somehow. The Chargers though would have been a more worthy team. You also had the Ravens, Cleveland, and Miami hanging out.
Maybe those teams arent world-beaters... but you take the bye away from the 2nd seed. Playing that 7th seed is a decent 'reward'.
Anyways, this Divisional round looks really good. Tampa vs LA Green Bay vs San Fran
KC vs Buffalo Tennessee vs Cincinnati
IMO the winner of KC/Buffalo gives you your Superbowl winner.
I think I mentioned it earlier.. it's a tradeoff to having a great last two weeks of the season.
We've had very exciting endings to seasons ever since they changed the schedule to everyone playing divisional opponents at the end.
17 games is stupid. An extra wild card team is stupid. A playoff game on a Monday night that forces the winner to be at a disadvantage the next week is stupid (thank god for Manning Cast at least).
The NFL season and, especially, the post season was perfect up until two years ago. The best in all pro sports and it wasn't even close. There was no reason to meddle with things other than finding more ways for the owners to line their pockets.
I'm with you on all of this. The 16 game schedule for a 32 team league was perfect. Rotating interconference play so you see every team from the opposing conference every 4 years, you see each division in your own conference every three years. It was basically perfectly mathematically balanced.
As far as the 7th playoff slot per conference... I'm not sure I am against it (not necessarily for it). The Eagles were a bit weak... but if you had the Vikings playing up to their ability on paper, they could be a worthy playoff team. New Orleans, maybe...
On the AFC side, you had the Steelers sneak in somehow. The Chargers though would have been a more worthy team. You also had the Ravens, Cleveland, and Miami hanging out.
Maybe those teams arent world-beaters... but you take the bye away from the 2nd seed. Playing that 7th seed is a decent 'reward'.
Anyways, this Divisional round looks really good. Tampa vs LA Green Bay vs San Fran
KC vs Buffalo Tennessee vs Cincinnati
IMO the winner of KC/Buffalo gives you your Superbowl winner.
I think I mentioned it earlier.. it's a tradeoff to having a great last two weeks of the season.
We've had very exciting endings to seasons ever since they changed the schedule to everyone playing divisional opponents at the end.
17 games is stupid. An extra wild card team is stupid. A playoff game on a Monday night that forces the winner to be at a disadvantage the next week is stupid (thank god for Manning Cast at least).
The NFL season and, especially, the post season was perfect up until two years ago. The best in all pro sports and it wasn't even close. There was no reason to meddle with things other than finding more ways for the owners to line their pockets.
I'm with you on all of this. The 16 game schedule for a 32 team league was perfect. Rotating interconference play so you see every team from the opposing conference every 4 years, you see each division in your own conference every three years. It was basically perfectly mathematically balanced.
The NFL is looking for a shootout and high scoring game.
Nobody wants to see a 21-20 game... We don't really, lol.
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As far as the 7th playoff slot per conference... I'm not sure I am against it (not necessarily for it). The Eagles were a bit weak... but if you had the Vikings playing up to their ability on paper, they could be a worthy playoff team. New Orleans, maybe...
On the AFC side, you had the Steelers sneak in somehow. The Chargers though would have been a more worthy team. You also had the Ravens, Cleveland, and Miami hanging out.
Maybe those teams arent world-beaters... but you take the bye away from the 2nd seed. Playing that 7th seed is a decent 'reward'.
Anyways, this Divisional round looks really good. Tampa vs LA Green Bay vs San Fran
KC vs Buffalo Tennessee vs Cincinnati
IMO the winner of KC/Buffalo gives you your Superbowl winner.
I think I mentioned it earlier.. it's a tradeoff to having a great last two weeks of the season.
We've had very exciting endings to seasons ever since they changed the schedule to everyone playing divisional opponents at the end.
17 games is stupid. An extra wild card team is stupid. A playoff game on a Monday night that forces the winner to be at a disadvantage the next week is stupid (thank god for Manning Cast at least).
The NFL season and, especially, the post season was perfect up until two years ago. The best in all pro sports and it wasn't even close. There was no reason to meddle with things other than finding more ways for the owners to line their pockets.
I'm with you on all of this. The 16 game schedule for a 32 team league was perfect. Rotating interconference play so you see every team from the opposing conference every 4 years, you see each division in your own conference every three years. It was basically perfectly mathematically balanced.
The NFL is looking for a shootout and high scoring game.
Nobody wants to see a 21-20 game... We don't really, lol.
Neither of us mentioned the scoring, but that is true too. I'd argue that is another thing wrong with the current NFL. They went hog wild with all the rule changes over the last decade. The game was better when there were more 21-20 games in my opinion.
As far as the 7th playoff slot per conference... I'm not sure I am against it (not necessarily for it). The Eagles were a bit weak... but if you had the Vikings playing up to their ability on paper, they could be a worthy playoff team. New Orleans, maybe...
On the AFC side, you had the Steelers sneak in somehow. The Chargers though would have been a more worthy team. You also had the Ravens, Cleveland, and Miami hanging out.
Maybe those teams arent world-beaters... but you take the bye away from the 2nd seed. Playing that 7th seed is a decent 'reward'.
Anyways, this Divisional round looks really good. Tampa vs LA Green Bay vs San Fran
KC vs Buffalo Tennessee vs Cincinnati
IMO the winner of KC/Buffalo gives you your Superbowl winner.
I think I mentioned it earlier.. it's a tradeoff to having a great last two weeks of the season.
We've had very exciting endings to seasons ever since they changed the schedule to everyone playing divisional opponents at the end.
17 games is stupid. An extra wild card team is stupid. A playoff game on a Monday night that forces the winner to be at a disadvantage the next week is stupid (thank god for Manning Cast at least).
The NFL season and, especially, the post season was perfect up until two years ago. The best in all pro sports and it wasn't even close. There was no reason to meddle with things other than finding more ways for the owners to line their pockets.
I'm with you on all of this. The 16 game schedule for a 32 team league was perfect. Rotating interconference play so you see every team from the opposing conference every 4 years, you see each division in your own conference every three years. It was basically perfectly mathematically balanced.
The NFL is looking for a shootout and high scoring game.
Nobody wants to see a 21-20 game... We don't really, lol.
What does a 21-20 game have to do with what I said?
As far as the 7th playoff slot per conference... I'm not sure I am against it (not necessarily for it). The Eagles were a bit weak... but if you had the Vikings playing up to their ability on paper, they could be a worthy playoff team. New Orleans, maybe...
On the AFC side, you had the Steelers sneak in somehow. The Chargers though would have been a more worthy team. You also had the Ravens, Cleveland, and Miami hanging out.
Maybe those teams arent world-beaters... but you take the bye away from the 2nd seed. Playing that 7th seed is a decent 'reward'.
Anyways, this Divisional round looks really good. Tampa vs LA Green Bay vs San Fran
KC vs Buffalo Tennessee vs Cincinnati
IMO the winner of KC/Buffalo gives you your Superbowl winner.
I think I mentioned it earlier.. it's a tradeoff to having a great last two weeks of the season.
We've had very exciting endings to seasons ever since they changed the schedule to everyone playing divisional opponents at the end.
17 games is stupid. An extra wild card team is stupid. A playoff game on a Monday night that forces the winner to be at a disadvantage the next week is stupid (thank god for Manning Cast at least).
The NFL season and, especially, the post season was perfect up until two years ago. The best in all pro sports and it wasn't even close. There was no reason to meddle with things other than finding more ways for the owners to line their pockets.
I'm with you on all of this. The 16 game schedule for a 32 team league was perfect. Rotating interconference play so you see every team from the opposing conference every 4 years, you see each division in your own conference every three years. It was basically perfectly mathematically balanced.
The NFL is looking for a shootout and high scoring game.
Nobody wants to see a 21-20 game... We don't really, lol.
What does a 21-20 game have to do with what I said?
They are changing it up in hopes that better higher scoring teams get in there. This was more in line w why they added playoff teams.
Either that or they are really just greedy bastards.
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As far as the 7th playoff slot per conference... I'm not sure I am against it (not necessarily for it). The Eagles were a bit weak... but if you had the Vikings playing up to their ability on paper, they could be a worthy playoff team. New Orleans, maybe...
On the AFC side, you had the Steelers sneak in somehow. The Chargers though would have been a more worthy team. You also had the Ravens, Cleveland, and Miami hanging out.
Maybe those teams arent world-beaters... but you take the bye away from the 2nd seed. Playing that 7th seed is a decent 'reward'.
Anyways, this Divisional round looks really good. Tampa vs LA Green Bay vs San Fran
KC vs Buffalo Tennessee vs Cincinnati
IMO the winner of KC/Buffalo gives you your Superbowl winner.
I think I mentioned it earlier.. it's a tradeoff to having a great last two weeks of the season.
We've had very exciting endings to seasons ever since they changed the schedule to everyone playing divisional opponents at the end.
17 games is stupid. An extra wild card team is stupid. A playoff game on a Monday night that forces the winner to be at a disadvantage the next week is stupid (thank god for Manning Cast at least).
The NFL season and, especially, the post season was perfect up until two years ago. The best in all pro sports and it wasn't even close. There was no reason to meddle with things other than finding more ways for the owners to line their pockets.
I'm with you on all of this. The 16 game schedule for a 32 team league was perfect. Rotating interconference play so you see every team from the opposing conference every 4 years, you see each division in your own conference every three years. It was basically perfectly mathematically balanced.
The NFL is looking for a shootout and high scoring game.
Nobody wants to see a 21-20 game... We don't really, lol.
What does a 21-20 game have to do with what I said?
They are changing it up in hopes that better higher scoring teams get in there. This was more in line w why they added playoff teams.
Either that or they are really just greedy bastards.
In 10 years welcome to an 18 game schedule...
It's all about the gate...
One more home game for every team every other year & one more home playoff game for the 2nd seed in each conference = that much more revenue from tickets and concessions.
As far as the 7th playoff slot per conference... I'm not sure I am against it (not necessarily for it). The Eagles were a bit weak... but if you had the Vikings playing up to their ability on paper, they could be a worthy playoff team. New Orleans, maybe...
On the AFC side, you had the Steelers sneak in somehow. The Chargers though would have been a more worthy team. You also had the Ravens, Cleveland, and Miami hanging out.
Maybe those teams arent world-beaters... but you take the bye away from the 2nd seed. Playing that 7th seed is a decent 'reward'.
Anyways, this Divisional round looks really good. Tampa vs LA Green Bay vs San Fran
KC vs Buffalo Tennessee vs Cincinnati
IMO the winner of KC/Buffalo gives you your Superbowl winner.
I think I mentioned it earlier.. it's a tradeoff to having a great last two weeks of the season.
We've had very exciting endings to seasons ever since they changed the schedule to everyone playing divisional opponents at the end.
17 games is stupid. An extra wild card team is stupid. A playoff game on a Monday night that forces the winner to be at a disadvantage the next week is stupid (thank god for Manning Cast at least).
The NFL season and, especially, the post season was perfect up until two years ago. The best in all pro sports and it wasn't even close. There was no reason to meddle with things other than finding more ways for the owners to line their pockets.
I'm with you on all of this. The 16 game schedule for a 32 team league was perfect. Rotating interconference play so you see every team from the opposing conference every 4 years, you see each division in your own conference every three years. It was basically perfectly mathematically balanced.
The NFL is looking for a shootout and high scoring game.
Nobody wants to see a 21-20 game... We don't really, lol.
What does a 21-20 game have to do with what I said?
They are changing it up in hopes that better higher scoring teams get in there. This was more in line w why they added playoff teams.
Either that or they are really just greedy bastards.
In 10 years welcome to an 18 game schedule...
It's all about the gate...
One more home game for every team every other year & one more home playoff game for the 2nd seed in each conference = that much more revenue from tickets and concessions.
It's not about tickets and concessions. It's all about TV contracts. That's where the money lies.
ETA: They aren't gaining extra ticket revenue anyway, as they eliminated a preseason game, which all season ticket holders are compelled to buy. So they still have 10 home games, just its now the same 8 reg season and 2 preseason one year alternating with 9 regular and one preseason the next. When they go to 18, it'll be just 2 preseason games, so each team will still sell tickets for 10 home games. But the networks are paying for an extra week of broadcasting games, plus a couple added WC games and when they go to 18 they'll pay for that extra week too. NFL revenue from tix sales is about 15%, its well over 50% from TV contracts.
“the answer to all your questions is money” - Don Ohlmeyer
If I had known then what I know now...
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As far as the 7th playoff slot per conference... I'm not sure I am against it (not necessarily for it). The Eagles were a bit weak... but if you had the Vikings playing up to their ability on paper, they could be a worthy playoff team. New Orleans, maybe...
On the AFC side, you had the Steelers sneak in somehow. The Chargers though would have been a more worthy team. You also had the Ravens, Cleveland, and Miami hanging out.
Maybe those teams arent world-beaters... but you take the bye away from the 2nd seed. Playing that 7th seed is a decent 'reward'.
Anyways, this Divisional round looks really good. Tampa vs LA Green Bay vs San Fran
KC vs Buffalo Tennessee vs Cincinnati
IMO the winner of KC/Buffalo gives you your Superbowl winner.
I think I mentioned it earlier.. it's a tradeoff to having a great last two weeks of the season.
We've had very exciting endings to seasons ever since they changed the schedule to everyone playing divisional opponents at the end.
17 games is stupid. An extra wild card team is stupid. A playoff game on a Monday night that forces the winner to be at a disadvantage the next week is stupid (thank god for Manning Cast at least).
The NFL season and, especially, the post season was perfect up until two years ago. The best in all pro sports and it wasn't even close. There was no reason to meddle with things other than finding more ways for the owners to line their pockets.
I'm with you on all of this. The 16 game schedule for a 32 team league was perfect. Rotating interconference play so you see every team from the opposing conference every 4 years, you see each division in your own conference every three years. It was basically perfectly mathematically balanced.
The NFL is looking for a shootout and high scoring game.
Nobody wants to see a 21-20 game... We don't really, lol.
What does a 21-20 game have to do with what I said?
They are changing it up in hopes that better higher scoring teams get in there. This was more in line w why they added playoff teams.
Either that or they are really just greedy bastards.
In 10 years welcome to an 18 game schedule...
It's all about the gate...
One more home game for every team every other year & one more home playoff game for the 2nd seed in each conference = that much more revenue from tickets and concessions.
It's not about tickets and concessions. It's all about TV contracts. That's where the money lies.
ETA: They aren't gaining extra ticket revenue anyway, as they eliminated a preseason game, which all season ticket holders are compelled to buy. So they still have 10 home games, just its now the same 8 reg season and 2 preseason one year alternating with 9 regular and one preseason the next. When they go to 18, it'll be just 2 preseason games, so each team will still sell tickets for 10 home games. But the networks are paying for an extra week of broadcasting games, plus a couple added WC games and when they go to 18 they'll pay for that extra week too. NFL revenue from tix sales is about 15%, its well over 50% from TV contracts.
As far as the 7th playoff slot per conference... I'm not sure I am against it (not necessarily for it). The Eagles were a bit weak... but if you had the Vikings playing up to their ability on paper, they could be a worthy playoff team. New Orleans, maybe...
On the AFC side, you had the Steelers sneak in somehow. The Chargers though would have been a more worthy team. You also had the Ravens, Cleveland, and Miami hanging out.
Maybe those teams arent world-beaters... but you take the bye away from the 2nd seed. Playing that 7th seed is a decent 'reward'.
Anyways, this Divisional round looks really good. Tampa vs LA Green Bay vs San Fran
KC vs Buffalo Tennessee vs Cincinnati
IMO the winner of KC/Buffalo gives you your Superbowl winner.
I think I mentioned it earlier.. it's a tradeoff to having a great last two weeks of the season.
We've had very exciting endings to seasons ever since they changed the schedule to everyone playing divisional opponents at the end.
17 games is stupid. An extra wild card team is stupid. A playoff game on a Monday night that forces the winner to be at a disadvantage the next week is stupid (thank god for Manning Cast at least).
The NFL season and, especially, the post season was perfect up until two years ago. The best in all pro sports and it wasn't even close. There was no reason to meddle with things other than finding more ways for the owners to line their pockets.
I'm with you on all of this. The 16 game schedule for a 32 team league was perfect. Rotating interconference play so you see every team from the opposing conference every 4 years, you see each division in your own conference every three years. It was basically perfectly mathematically balanced.
The NFL is looking for a shootout and high scoring game.
Nobody wants to see a 21-20 game... We don't really, lol.
What does a 21-20 game have to do with what I said?
They are changing it up in hopes that better higher scoring teams get in there. This was more in line w why they added playoff teams.
Either that or they are really just greedy bastards.
In 10 years welcome to an 18 game schedule...
It's all about the gate...
One more home game for every team every other year & one more home playoff game for the 2nd seed in each conference = that much more revenue from tickets and concessions.
It's not about tickets and concessions. It's all about TV contracts. That's where the money lies.
ETA: They aren't gaining extra ticket revenue anyway, as they eliminated a preseason game, which all season ticket holders are compelled to buy. So they still have 10 home games, just its now the same 8 reg season and 2 preseason one year alternating with 9 regular and one preseason the next. When they go to 18, it'll be just 2 preseason games, so each team will still sell tickets for 10 home games. But the networks are paying for an extra week of broadcasting games, plus a couple added WC games and when they go to 18 they'll pay for that extra week too. NFL revenue from tix sales is about 15%, its well over 50% from TV contracts.
It’s all about parking….
Do you leave at the start of the third quarter? Maybe 5 minutes in? Gotta beat the traffic.
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Hampton 2016
At this point, I'm pulling for any team that hasn't won it yet. I would love to see Buffalo, Tennessee or Cincy face off against the Cardinals.
The call was good, but like everything else yesterday, the players jacked it up.
Also take away that stupid interception and this isn't a game...
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As far as the 7th playoff slot per conference... I'm not sure I am against it (not necessarily for it). The Eagles were a bit weak... but if you had the Vikings playing up to their ability on paper, they could be a worthy playoff team. New Orleans, maybe...
On the AFC side, you had the Steelers sneak in somehow. The Chargers though would have been a more worthy team. You also had the Ravens, Cleveland, and Miami hanging out.
Maybe those teams arent world-beaters... but you take the bye away from the 2nd seed. Playing that 7th seed is a decent 'reward'.
Anyways, this Divisional round looks really good.
Tampa vs LA
Green Bay vs San Fran
KC vs Buffalo
Tennessee vs Cincinnati
IMO the winner of KC/Buffalo gives you your Superbowl winner.
could be really good
17 games is stupid.
An extra wild card team is stupid.
A playoff game on a Monday night that forces the winner to be at a disadvantage the next week is stupid (thank god for Manning Cast at least).
The NFL season and, especially, the post season was perfect up until two years ago. The best in all pro sports and it wasn't even close. There was no reason to meddle with things other than finding more ways for the owners to line their pockets.
The 16 game schedule for a 32 team league was perfect. Rotating interconference play so you see every team from the opposing conference every 4 years, you see each division in your own conference every three years. It was basically perfectly mathematically balanced.
Nobody wants to see a 21-20 game... We don't really, lol.
Either that or they are really just greedy bastards.
In 10 years welcome to an 18 game schedule...
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I'd also be interested in knowing if defenses have solved that offense and the novelty has worn out. They were awful the last third of the year.
One more home game for every team every other year & one more home playoff game for the 2nd seed in each conference = that much more revenue from tickets and concessions.
It's all about TV contracts. That's where the money lies.
ETA: They aren't gaining extra ticket revenue anyway, as they eliminated a preseason game, which all season ticket holders are compelled to buy. So they still have 10 home games, just its now the same 8 reg season and 2 preseason one year alternating with 9 regular and one preseason the next.
When they go to 18, it'll be just 2 preseason games, so each team will still sell tickets for 10 home games.
But the networks are paying for an extra week of broadcasting games, plus a couple added WC games and when they go to 18 they'll pay for that extra week too. NFL revenue from tix sales is about 15%, its well over 50% from TV contracts.
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