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They were discussing the labor deal on my local sports radio and it sounds like the 17 games wouldn't start until the 2021-22 season but that the owners could make the playoff expansion this season.
I'd assume that they'd run a later season rather than starting earlier. I think that they started early like a decade ago, maybe longer, and it was not well received.
My recollection is that it always started Labor Day weekend, but in 2001, they cancelled a week of games and pushed everything back (moved the cancelled games to the end of the season). After that, the next year they opened with Pats at Steelers on Thursday night after Labor Day (2001 AFC Championship rematch), and they've been doing the Thursday after Labor Day, and Super Bowl first Sunday in February, ever since.
Having the one seed with everyone else playing a wildcard weekend game creates a pretty distinct advantage that I don't think the NFL would take. It seems more possible they'd do 4 wildcards than 3, but I don't expect that either.
AFC Patriots Ravens Chiefs Texans
NFC Saints Cowboys Packers 49ers
WC: Seattle, Minnesota, Buffalo & Las Vegas
One change in division winner - the obvious one, Dallas over Philly - and one different wild card. Need more imagination. You aren't going to win futures bets with these guesses!
Maybe not, but I'll still be in the game. Saints at 16-1 today for Super Bowl odds is almost a mandatory 25.00
I agree with that. There was a distinct upper tier this year. Of them, Patriots and Saints are probably the teams closest to having their current windows closed. I think the Titans overperformed in the playoffs, and it's high time Dallas lived up to their talent (thus the choice of them over the eagles). Otherwise, I don't really see a lot of disruption to the NFC North, NFC West or most of the rest of the AFC.
All of you predicting next year's playoff teams are reshuffling the deck chairs on this year's playoff Titanic. There's way more turnover than you guys are predicting.
Not for the teams I'm predicting, at least not at QB.
I think that the Saints will keep either Brees or Bridgewater and can keep winning either way.
I think that the Pats will take a small step back either with Brady or his replacement but should still be in the post season with three wildcards.
I'm not talking roster turnover. You have all 12 playoff teams this year returning, and 2 new playoff teams because of the 3rd wildcard that you are projecting. The 12 playoff teams from one year are never the same 12 the next year. There are probably at least 4 teams that made the playoffs this year that won't next year.
I just really think the teams that were bad, are still really bad.
Like who? Bengals, OK, sure, but if they draft and play Burrow, they probably won't be as bad next year. I think there's reason for a lot of those bad teams to think, with a different schedule and a couple of breaks, they could make the playoffs next year.
I don't think you can count out anyone in the NFC East, for example. And I would think that someone from the NFC South will contend for a wildcard; it could be a Falcons year. The Chargers will have Derwin James back so the defense should be better. There are myriad reasons.
But the evidence is clear that there will be new playoff teams next year. There's money to be made if you can figure out who.
I just really think the teams that were bad, are still really bad.
Like who? Bengals, OK, sure, but if they draft and play Burrow, they probably won't be as bad next year. I think there's reason for a lot of those bad teams to think, with a different schedule and a couple of breaks, they could make the playoffs next year.
I don't think you can count out anyone in the NFC East, for example. And I would think that someone from the NFC South will contend for a wildcard; it could be a Falcons year. The Chargers will have Derwin James back so the defense should be better. There are myriad reasons.
But the evidence is clear that there will be new playoff teams next year. There's money to be made if you can figure out who.
Agreed on the Bengals. If the Browns can actually become good the AFC north is going to be a bigger toss up than people think.
Like who? Bengals, OK, sure, but if they draft and play Burrow, they probably won't be as bad next year. I think there's reason for a lot of those bad teams to think, with a different schedule and a couple of breaks, they could make the playoffs next year.
I don't think you can count out anyone in the NFC East, for example. And I would think that someone from the NFC South will contend for a wildcard; it could be a Falcons year. The Chargers will have Derwin James back so the defense should be better. There are myriad reasons.
But the evidence is clear that there will be new playoff teams next year. There's money to be made if you can figure out who.
Agreed on the Bengals. If the Browns can actually become good the AFC north is going to be a bigger toss up than people think.
I don't know about Stefanski overall, but I feel like he'll be a step up from Kitchens for sure. I don't think it's unreasonable that the Browns sneak into the playoffs especially if they are able to address some gaps in the draft and free agency.
Agreed on the Bengals. If the Browns can actually become good the AFC north is going to be a bigger toss up than people think.
I don't know about Stefanski overall, but I feel like he'll be a step up from Kitchens for sure. I don't think it's unreasonable that the Browns sneak into the playoffs especially if they are able to address some gaps in the draft and free agency.
With the talent we have, it's definitely possible. Then again, we are the browns so who knows.
Not for the teams I'm predicting, at least not at QB.
I think that the Saints will keep either Brees or Bridgewater and can keep winning either way.
I think that the Pats will take a small step back either with Brady or his replacement but should still be in the post season with three wildcards.
I'm not talking roster turnover. You have all 12 playoff teams this year returning, and 2 new playoff teams because of the 3rd wildcard that you are projecting. The 12 playoff teams from one year are never the same 12 the next year. There are probably at least 4 teams that made the playoffs this year that won't next year.
Oh, I get that but I'm not just going to randomly put some in and others out just for the sake of changing. Granted, the extra playoff spots help to put in those that were on the edge this year but other than that I just don't see anybody else that I feel stronger about than the ones I picked. My Falcons pick was the only one that might be considered interesting.
I just really think the teams that were bad, are still really bad.
Like who? Bengals, OK, sure, but if they draft and play Burrow, they probably won't be as bad next year. I think there's reason for a lot of those bad teams to think, with a different schedule and a couple of breaks, they could make the playoffs next year.
I don't think you can count out anyone in the NFC East, for example. And I would think that someone from the NFC South will contend for a wildcard; it could be a Falcons year. The Chargers will have Derwin James back so the defense should be better. There are myriad reasons.
But the evidence is clear that there will be new playoff teams next year. There's money to be made if you can figure out who.
I’m going to have to go ahead and count the Redskins out.
Chargers are my team but I think they could easily have the biggest turnaround record-wise. Biggest question is of course at QB, but whoever it is will have enough weapons to get the job done and a solid defense. Not much changed roster-wise from playoff caliber 2018 team to last in division 2019 team. Pray for us lol
Post by Jim Watson on Feb 10, 2020 18:41:58 GMT -5
I am satisfied with the Chargers/Rivers split. With reports he has moved to Florida, I hope he plays for a Florida team that I can root for because I live here. And its good timing with such a high draft pick, maybe we will get our next guy. Change is exciting and as much as I love Rivers, he never got us to the biggest stage.
Also, Steelers at 16/1 looks terrible, but its probably a cash cow for the casinos lbecause their fans can be kind of delusional
Kinda why Dallas is never a good value. They have too many fans that put money on them. The show bet would be to take all the top teams through 20/1 except Dallas and you’d be ahead unless the Chiefs Ravens or 49ers win the super bowl. Chances are one of the teams on that list will win it. It would be a spam the board like roulette bet that significantly lowers the percentage of your payout, but that looks like an easy money option if you can stash a bet for the next 12 months. Idk. Btw I do like the Texans at 40:1. Id put 10.00 on that all day.
I can't tell if Rivers wants to compete or just take money, idk if he'd really leave the chargers to play in Miami where they could have a rookie qb starting over him late, has just as lame of a fanbase, and has less talent.
Also, Steelers at 16/1 looks terrible, but its probably a cash cow for the casinos because their fans can be kind of delusional
What's terrible about it? Giving the Steelers the 4th best odds in the AFC seems reasonable to me. Arguably the top defense in the league returning, and fixing the QB situation that very clearly was the difference between 8-8 and 11-5 last year.
I don't think the Steelers win the AFC, but it seems like reasonable odds to me. Sure, I'm a Steeler fan, but I don't see what's delusional about this.
Also, Steelers at 16/1 looks terrible, but its probably a cash cow for the casinos because their fans can be kind of delusional
What's terrible about it? Giving the Steelers the 4th best odds in the AFC seems reasonable to me. Arguably the top defense in the league returning, and fixing the QB situation that very clearly was the difference between 8-8 and 11-5 last year.
I don't think the Steelers win the AFC, but it seems like reasonable odds to me. Sure, I'm a Steeler fan, but I don't see what's delusional about this.
I was probably harsh in my wording, but I just don't see how an average offense with an old Big Ben returning from injury and the Ravens in their division have better odds than teams like the Texans, Colts, and Titans. My main point was that I felt the casinos are preying on the very large Steelers fan base with those odds
I just don't think there's a ton of room for the Lions to do a full rebuild with his contract, and even with him that team is garbage, they need to get whatever they can and move on.
