PromoTheRobot Posted November 10, 2015 Posted November 10, 2015 Maybe I'm senile but I thought this was the season the NFL was adding a third wild card team in each conference. Did I miss something?
Giaimo25 Posted November 10, 2015 Posted November 10, 2015 Maybe I'm senile but I thought this was the season the NFL was adding a third wild card team in each conference. Did I miss something? It was talked about, right along with adding the regular season games. Nothing has been implemented as of yet. I kinda hope we make the playoffs before that happens (and it probably will sooner or later) so we don't have the whole "couldn't make it in with only 2 WC spots" stigma.
Wazzu Bill Posted November 10, 2015 Posted November 10, 2015 It was talked about, right along with adding the regular season games. Nothing has been implemented as of yet. I kinda hope we make the playoffs before that happens (and it probably will sooner or later) so we don't have the whole "couldn't make it in with only 2 WC spots" stigma. I'm in a similar camp. I think adding more spots devalues making the playoffs. And allows teams who haven't earned it all season to make a superbowl run
LeGOATski Posted November 10, 2015 Posted November 10, 2015 I'm in a similar camp. I think adding more spots devalues making the playoffs. And allows teams who haven't earned it all season to make a superbowl run Kinda like division winners who get in with a record of 7-9... It should just be top 6 records with tie-breakers.
Chandler#81 Posted November 10, 2015 Posted November 10, 2015 Kinda like division winners who get in with a record of 7-9... It should just be top 6 records with tie-breakers. While that would assure the BEST teams advance, I don't see it ever happening as it would completely devalue the entire Division 'thing'. I think the only way that would come to pass is if the League did do away with Divisions altogether and all teams play a schedule of just League teams or 10 Conference, 6 out of Conference games -something along those lines.
The Wiz Posted November 10, 2015 Posted November 10, 2015 (edited) While that would assure the BEST teams advance, I don't see it ever happening as it would completely devalue the entire Division 'thing'. I think the only way that would come to pass is if the League did do away with Divisions altogether and all teams play a schedule of just League teams or 10 Conference, 6 out of Conference games -something along those lines.Or just split the league and do what they used to do in baseball. Only play in your conference until the Superbowl. Play each team once and then go by overall record. Would need to add two more teams though for 16 games total. Edited November 10, 2015 by The Wiz
BarleyNY Posted November 10, 2015 Posted November 10, 2015 (edited) I'm in a similar camp. I think adding more spots devalues making the playoffs. And allows teams who haven't earned it all season to make a superbowl run Agreed. Chasing the last nickel is going to ruin the NFL. 12 of 32 teams is plenty. I hate seeing sub .500 teams in basketball and hockey make the playoffs every year. Even baseball with 162 games has .500 teams in the hunt until the last week or two every season. I don't want to see several 6-8 teams - or, God forbid, a 6-9 team - in the hunt for a wild card spot at the end of the season. Kinda like division winners who get in with a record of 7-9... It should just be top 6 records with tie-breakers. As much as I hate seeing that happen, it's not that common in the NFL for a division winner to be .500 or below. If winning a division doesn't matter, then the alternative is to eliminate divisions. That kills rivalries and lumps every team into two (or one big) pot. It would also make scheduling a nightmare. That'd be tragic for the game. And if you left divisions in place how ridiculous would it be to send a team that was second or third placed in their division with a 9-7 record take the playoff spot of an 8-8 division winner especially if the division winner had a tougher schedule? Edited November 10, 2015 by BarleyNY
Dorkington Posted November 10, 2015 Posted November 10, 2015 Even the wild card spot kinda feels cheap to me, sometimes... I really want to win the AFC East, and be legit contenders... not squeak in because the NFL wants more games late in the year.
Saxum Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 No wild card spots are not cheap; they ensure that a team has a chance for playoffs even if they are in a strong division.
KD in CA Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 What a horrible idea. I'm sure it'll come to pass any year now.
NoSaint Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 Maybe I'm senile but I thought this was the season the NFL was adding a third wild card team in each conference. Did I miss something? Missed no more than usual. It's not happening.
Chilly Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 The NFL and NFLPA still need to figure out how to split the new revenue created by the extra wildcard games before it'll happen.
PromoTheRobot Posted November 11, 2015 Author Posted November 11, 2015 Even the wild card spot kinda feels cheap to me, sometimes... I really want to win the AFC East, and be legit contenders... not squeak in because the NFL wants more games late in the year. So what you're saying is you never want the Bills to make the playoffs.
Beef Jerky Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 The Owners have not voted it in... Yet. Even the wild card spot kinda feels cheap to me, sometimes... I really want to win the AFC East, and be legit contenders... not squeak in because the NFL wants more games late in the year. Yet Wildcard teams go onto win Superbowls... So you sir are the cheap one.
Best Player Available Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 Is it too early to lobby the NFL for a automatic wildcard game if your team has missed a division title for 20 years straight? That may work.
PromoTheRobot Posted November 11, 2015 Author Posted November 11, 2015 Some people, like Dorkington, think there is some noble right way to win. People like Bill Belichick know that there is no wrong way to win.
jr1 Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 a third wild card is a participation ribbon. I want the Bills to earn it
cantankerous Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 Promo the ultimate homer doesn't even know there isn't a 3rd wildcard? I'm not too surprised.
PromoTheRobot Posted November 11, 2015 Author Posted November 11, 2015 Promo the ultimate homer doesn't even know there isn't a 3rd wildcard? I'm not too surprised. What does one have to do with the other? If that's your attempt at a burn, your match didn't light.
Felonious Monk Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) Even the wild card spot kinda feels cheap to me, sometimes... I really want to win the AFC East, and be legit contenders... not squeak in because the NFL wants more games late in the year. I see what you're saying, and I felt the same way. Until 2007. The wild-card Giants won three straight road games (Tampa Bay, Dallas, Green Bay) -- and we all know what happened in the Super Bowl against the Pats. The wild card model makes it almost impossible for that type of team to win the Super Bowl. But if a team like the Giants can beat Green Bay on the road to get to the Super Bowl -- then topple an undefeated powerhouse to win the Super Bowl -- I don't see anything cheap about it. I have a much bigger problem with 7-9 Seattle (2009) making the playoffs strictly because it's the best of the worst in its division. Edited November 11, 2015 by Felonious Monk
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