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The First Victim of the Stupid Eight 4-Team Division Setup -- the 11-5 2008 New England Patriots
Connecticoin
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I knew crap like this was going to happen. Is this really good for the NFL? Watching the Lousy 8-8 Cardinals and 8-8 Chargers? Next year you might have a 6-10 division winner. Way to go No Fun League. Don't forget to fine Wes Welker for his "Snow Angel".
NFL, please go back to 6 Divisions and 6 Wild Cards. Idiots.
NFL, please go back to 6 Divisions and 6 Wild Cards. Idiots.
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I'm very sorry this happened to you ...
"How about a little fire Scarecrow ?"
We're in the playoffs, so it's not quite the same, I agree.
But there is only one team in football with a better record than Indianapolis, and Indy is a 5 seed and will not get a bye, and in all probability, not even see a home game in the playoffs.
The only team in football with a better record than Indianapolis happens to be in the same division. It sucks, but it's the rules, and everyone knows them going in.
It is what it is - some year it could favor the Pats.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
And yes, failing to win a SB is failure. Draft well, trade well, train well, sign FA's well, prepare for next year. How about those Bruins!
<< <i>For having let up the most sacks in the league, having no DBs of note, having injuries galore, and bringing back 50 year old linebackers from retirement (ok, that's a stretch), I'd say the team did well.
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Agreed they did quite well with what they had. Therefore, Matt Cassel deserved a shot at the playoffs. He might not get that shot again for a long time if he signs with a crappy team for $$$$.
Prediction: 49ers win the NFC West next year with a 6-10 record. Should Singletary get Coach of the Year?
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It would have been Chargers from the West; Titans, Steelers, Ravens from the Central; and Colts, Dolphins from the East. How did the Patriots get screwed?
New England Patriots record this year vs teams
outside their division with at least a 500 record :
week 6 - lost to San Diego
week 9 - lost to Indy
week 13 - lost to Pittsburgh
week 16 - beat Arizona when the Cards had nothing to play for
Yup, 1 - 3 when they faced average or better opponents.
Playoffs? Playoffs?
They don't belong in the playoffs this year because they couldn't beat the good teams.
"How about a little fire Scarecrow ?"
Nobody wants to watch the Patsies in the playoffs, Connecticoin -- and even "fewer than nobody" wants to hear you whining! Would you like some cheese with that?
they sucked against quality teams. better off at home resting peacefully lol
<< <i>New England Patriots record this year vs teams
outside their division with at least a 500 record :
week 6 - lost to San Diego
week 9 - lost to Indy
week 13 - lost to Pittsburgh
week 16 - beat Arizona when the Cards had nothing to play for
Yup, 1 - 3 when they faced average or better opponents.
Playoffs? Playoffs?
They don't belong in the playoffs this year because they couldn't beat the good teams. >>
More Bullsh*t. They went 11-5 -- they should be in. There are too many damn divisions, period. I suppose last year's 10-6 Giants didn't deserve to be in either.
And I'll whine if I want to.
"It's My Party"
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to
Cry if I want to, cry if I want to
You would cry too if it happened to you
Nobody knows where my Johnny has gone
But Judy left the same time
Why was he holding her hand
When he's supposed to be mine
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to
Cry if I want to, cry if I want to
You would cry too if it happened to you
Then all my records keep dancing all night
But leave me alone for a while
'Til Johnny's dancing with me
I've got no reason to smile
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to
Cry if I want to, cry if I want to
You would cry too if it happened to you
Judy and Johnny just walked thru the door
Like a queen with her king
Oh what a birthday surprise
Judy's wearing his ring
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to
Cry if I want to, cry if I want to
You would cry too if it happened to you
Oh-oh-oh It's my party and I'll cry if I want to
Cry if I want to, cry if I want to.....
You don't change a format that works because of a once/twice in 10 year occurrance happening.
Pats got what they deserved. They played the two weakest divisions in 2008: NFC & AFC West; contributing heavily to their 11 wins.
In 2009 they will have to play the entire NFC South & AFC South, as well as Ravens & Broncos to round out their divisional matchups. Good luck on getting 11 wins next year.
On the flip side, the Dolphins will not sniff a winning record next year.
Erik