So, there are only 7 franchises in league history who have made the playoffs 8/9 years in a row but because we are one of two who haven't appeared in multiple SBs during such a stretch it is staining our legacy?? smh Glad to see every one is on board, now. Just don't understand the question marks.
When Dallas and the 49ers appeared in multiple SBs in a 8/9 year stretch this was back in the 80s. I think I undersand what you're getting at here, but
When the Steelers did this it was back in the 70s when Chuck Noll was the HC. what does mentioning Noll accomplish, other than to point out that perhaps MM isn't Noll?
The Colts did it when they were still in Baltimore. Does the location matter, or is this just another way of saying it was a long time ago?
When the Rams appeared in a SB in an 8 year stretch Chuck Knox was the HC. Again, is this comparing Knox to Noll to MM?
How can you compare what we are doing today with what these teams - outside of NE - did years ago with different offensive and defensive rules in place? The change in rules is consistent NOW, in that the same rules apply during the regular season, playoffs, and SB - if one is to brag on making the playoffs many years in succession, I think it's disingenuous to then bring up previous rule changes as an excuse for not finishing off the playoffs. What NE is doing in these past 8 years is historic and I doubt we'll see another team replicate this in our lifetime. But to disparage what we are doing under this regime because we haven't appeared in multiple SBs is just sad IMO. The key point in all sports forum discussions. Nobody can question how you feel about all this, but you should be able to understand how many of us think the 'sad' part is the lack of several highly obtainable Lombardis. When fans of other teams, other than NE, hear this kind of talk from Packers fans they think we sound like spoiled brats. As always, I would dispute the 'spoiled' label, as I apply that to folks who get whatever they ask for, and we certainly haven't. Change that to 'greedy', and I'd have a hard time arguing.
Agree.You seem to take offense to the slightest criticism of the staff and front office, they are culpable for much of our short falls over the last 3 seasons, they just have never regained their edge after that Seattle loss in my opinion.
I have to agree having 2 outstanding QB in 25 years and only 2 SB makes it very hard to swallow. Just because people are disappointed and openly criticize the team doesn't make any of us less the fans.
