The NFL and NBA thread - Page 753

**Motorboater** · January 16th, 2018, 09:00 AM

When I look at Brees/Peyton. I think their careers are comparable to what Brady/Belichick would've had, if they played in a tough division. Never mind one as closely fought as NFC South is. They probably would've jagged one more SB, I suppose?

**Motorboater** · January 16th, 2018, 09:53 AM

I notice ultimatewarlord liked my first post, but not ^^^. Hehehe.

**victor meldrew** · January 16th, 2018, 10:22 AM

For me its not about the division your in but what you do when you get to the play offs and basically Uncle Bill understands how it works better than almost everyone.

I found out early on the play offs are a completely different ball game. Washington had just racked up comfortable wins in the regular season and came back from the dead to beat the Raiders. They were also the opposition in the Superbowl and I was expecting the Redskins to run riot unfortunately the Raiders had other ideas and shut our offence down while us Marcus Allen run our D ragged 38-9 in the end.

**Motorboater** · January 16th, 2018, 10:33 AM

That was a long time ago. What if playing in a weak division offers more opportunity to play in the playoffs?

**victor meldrew** · January 16th, 2018, 11:36 AM

Modern day, Pats 16-0 beat the Giants in the regular season, Giants gained a wild card spot and beat the Pats in the final.

2015 Panthers 15-1, Denver 12-4. Denver win the Superbowl.

The play offs are a completely different ball game regardless of how tough or easy your division is. They are a bit like the FA Cup where minnows can upset the money boys.

**tygrkhat40** · January 16th, 2018, 01:34 PM

Conference Finals
Sun, 1/21
AFC Championship
Jacksonville at New England
NFC Championship
Minnesota at Philadelphia

Good luck gentlemen!

**Arturo2nd** · January 18th, 2018, 07:27 PM

Conference Finals
Sun, 1/21

AFC Championship
Jacksonville at New England

NFC Championship
Minnesota at Philadelphia

**wozhere** · January 18th, 2018, 10:43 PM

Conference Finals
Sun, 1/21
AFC Championship
Jacksonville at New England (wishful thinking!

)
NFC Championship
Minnesota at Philadelphia

**Arturo2nd** · January 18th, 2018, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by victor meldrew

Modern day, Pats 16-0 beat the Giants in the regular season, Giants gained a wild card spot and beat the Pats in the final.

2015 Panthers 15-1, Denver 12-4. Denver win the Superbowl.

The play offs are a completely different ball game regardless of how tough or easy your division is. They are a bit like the FA Cup where minnows can upset the money boys.

Luck can play an outsized role in the playoffs. A key injury can doom a team. Plus, it is not your record, but how well you are playing come playoff time that counts. Several teams with gaudy records peaked early and were stagnate and stumbling in the playoffs.

40 year old players have a disconcerting way of losing the tiny bit extra that separates them from the near greats.That is the Patriot haters best chance for joy this season.

will101 · January 19th, 2018, 01:33 AM

Conference Finals
Sun, 1/21
AFC Championship
Jacksonville at New England
NFC Championship
Minnesota at Philadelphia

Good luck gentlemen!

The Jags probably won't win, but not picking the Patsies gives me a clear conscience. I hate those idiots, even though they gave the Niners what may be a gift for the ages. I'm proud to say that Brady's California citizenship has been revoked.

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January 16th, 2018, 09:00 AM	#7521
Motorboater Vintage Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4,325 Thanks: 41,500 Thanked 38,255 Times in 4,299 Posts	When I look at Brees/Peyton. I think their careers are comparable to what Brady/Belichick would've had, if they played in a tough division. Never mind one as closely fought as NFC South is. They probably would've jagged one more SB, I suppose? Last edited by Motorboater; January 16th, 2018 at 09:53 AM..

January 16th, 2018, 11:36 AM	#7525
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 15,778 Thanks: 531,920 Thanked 180,037 Times in 15,766 Posts	Modern day, Pats 16-0 beat the Giants in the regular season, Giants gained a wild card spot and beat the Pats in the final. 2015 Panthers 15-1, Denver 12-4. Denver win the Superbowl. The play offs are a completely different ball game regardless of how tough or easy your division is. They are a bit like the FA Cup where minnows can upset the money boys. Last edited by victor meldrew; January 16th, 2018 at 05:43 PM..

January 16th, 2018, 01:34 PM	#7526
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January 16th, 2018, 09:53 AM	#7522
Motorboater Vintage Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4,325 Thanks: 41,500 Thanked 38,255 Times in 4,299 Posts	I notice ultimatewarlord liked my first post, but not ^^^. Hehehe.

January 16th, 2018, 10:22 AM	#7523
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 15,778 Thanks: 531,920 Thanked 180,037 Times in 15,766 Posts	For me its not about the division your in but what you do when you get to the play offs and basically Uncle Bill understands how it works better than almost everyone. I found out early on the play offs are a completely different ball game. Washington had just racked up comfortable wins in the regular season and came back from the dead to beat the Raiders. They were also the opposition in the Superbowl and I was expecting the Redskins to run riot unfortunately the Raiders had other ideas and shut our offence down while us Marcus Allen run our D ragged 38-9 in the end.

January 16th, 2018, 10:33 AM	#7524
Motorboater Vintage Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4,325 Thanks: 41,500 Thanked 38,255 Times in 4,299 Posts	That was a long time ago. What if playing in a weak division offers more opportunity to play in the playoffs?

January 18th, 2018, 07:27 PM	#7527
Arturo2nd Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oakland, California, United States. I have a beautful view of the BART tracks and I-980 Posts: 8,955 Thanks: 103,061 Thanked 151,471 Times in 8,946 Posts	Conference Finals Sun, 1/21 AFC Championship Jacksonville at New England NFC Championship Minnesota at Philadelphia

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wozhere Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,218 Thanks: 6,594 Thanked 32,792 Times in 2,344 Posts	Conference Finals Sun, 1/21 AFC Championship Jacksonville at New England (wishful thinking! ) NFC Championship Minnesota at Philadelphia

January 19th, 2018, 01:33 AM	#7530
will101 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: California and Oregon Posts: 181 Thanks: 128,521 Thanked 1,427 Times in 178 Posts	Conference Finals Sun, 1/21 AFC Championship Jacksonville at New England NFC Championship Minnesota at Philadelphia Good luck gentlemen! The Jags probably won't win, but not picking the Patsies gives me a clear conscience. I hate those idiots, even though they gave the Niners what may be a gift for the ages. I'm proud to say that Brady's California citizenship has been revoked.