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05 Feb 2011 13:10 #1
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"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
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Who’s really the greatest NFL franchise in history?
By Sam Smith | Published: February 4, 2011
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Who’s really the greatest NFL franchise in history?
By Sam Smith | Published: February 4, 2011
As the Super Bowl approaches, I’m hearing a lot of talk centering around the question of which franchise is the NFL’s greatest. In some cases it takes the form of “who is really America’s team?” Whatever the heck that gets you.
This year I think we’re hearing more of it because the Super Bowl features two of the primary candidates, Green Bay and Pittsburgh, and they’re playing in the home stadium of a popular third candidate, the Dallas Cowboys.
The problem with these conversations, though, is that many of the most passionate participants believe the NFL was founded in 1966-67. That’s the season the Super Bowl was first played, and bajillions of fans like to base their arguments on criteria like “who won the most Super Bowls?” The thing to understand, folks, is that NFL has been around since 1920, not 1966, and if we’re going to have opinions on the greatest franchise ever, we need to pay attention to the early days, too. With this in mind, let’s have a look at how many championships the top teams have won. This list includes Super Bowl wins from 1966 to the present and NFL championships from 1920-1965.
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
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05 Feb 2011 14:33 #2
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GO PACK GO!!!
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The thing to understand, folks, is that NFL has been around since 1920, not 1966, and if we’re going to have opinions on the greatest franchise ever, we need to pay attention to the early days, too. With this in mind, let’s have a look at how many championships the top teams have won. This list includes Super Bowl wins from 1966 to the present and NFL championships from 1920-1965.
Packers: 12 :woo hoo:
Bears: 8 :loser:
Giants: 8
Steelers: 6
Redskins: 5
Cowboys: 5
49ers: 5
Lions: 4
Browns: 4
Colts: 4
Eagles: 3
Rams: 3
Patriots: 3
Raiders: 3
Cardinals: 2
Broncos: 2
Dolphins: 2
Chiefs: 1
Jets: 1
Ravens: 1
Buccaneers: 1
Saints: 1
GO PACK GO!!!
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05 Feb 2011 15:25 #3
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"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
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Hmm. I don't recall those emoticons being in the original article...
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
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05 Feb 2011 15:58 #4
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If you want to be, press one. If you want not to be, press 2
Republicans are red, democrats are blue, neither of them, gives a flip about you.
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I was surprised at the list, that Detroit Lions were up there.
Go Whoever, I don't care. Just have some fun and Chill. Broncos in 2011!
Go Whoever, I don't care. Just have some fun and Chill. Broncos in 2011!
If you want to be, press one. If you want not to be, press 2
Republicans are red, democrats are blue, neither of them, gives a flip about you.
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05 Feb 2011 17:48 #5
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Guess you haven't followed FB very long. The lions used to be a powerhouse.
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Joe wrote: I was surprised at the list, that Detroit Lions were up there.
Go Whoever, I don't care. Just have some fun and Chill. Broncos in 2011!
Guess you haven't followed FB very long. The lions used to be a powerhouse.
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05 Feb 2011 18:29 #6
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Thomas Sowell: There are no solutions, just trade-offs.
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For all time, you would have to pick the NFC powerhouses of the Bears, Packers, & Giants, but if you want to talk about the best NFL organization in the Super Bowl era, I think the Steelers deserve the title. They change out players and coaches and just maintian a solid organization. Very rarely do they not make the playoffs.
Thomas Sowell: There are no solutions, just trade-offs.
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11 Feb 2011 20:29 #7
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A loaded question. Todays game is not the game of the 20's or 60's. In my opinion, todays players would not have lasted a year in the 20's or 60's. Any comparision is bogus.
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14 Feb 2011 10:58 #8
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Disagree completely. Back then, players were part time and actually needed training camp to get into playing shape. Today's modern, sculpted, engineered athletes would run riot over the players back then.
I know a guy who played college football back in the 40's and was All American material, his son who was a head taller and 50 pounds heavier couldn't even get a walk on.
I will agree that the game is played very differently with many of the rules changed to create more offense and passing.
Thomas Sowell: There are no solutions, just trade-offs.
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Opus007 wrote: A loaded question. Todays game is not the game of the 20's or 60's. In my opinion, todays players would not have lasted a year in the 20's or 60's. Any comparision is bogus.
Disagree completely. Back then, players were part time and actually needed training camp to get into playing shape. Today's modern, sculpted, engineered athletes would run riot over the players back then.
I know a guy who played college football back in the 40's and was All American material, his son who was a head taller and 50 pounds heavier couldn't even get a walk on.
I will agree that the game is played very differently with many of the rules changed to create more offense and passing.
Thomas Sowell: There are no solutions, just trade-offs.
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14 Feb 2011 11:58 #9
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I am willing to cede that todays athletes are more athletic but my opinion is based on equipment and rules changes. I also think the game has lost it's intensity.
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http://homepages.cae.wisc.edu/~dwilson/ ... hanges.txt
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14 Feb 2011 12:03 #10
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Thomas Sowell: There are no solutions, just trade-offs.
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I don't know about intensity but it does seem like too many modern players have bad fundamentals, especially when it comes to tackling, but I am seeing that in all professional sports, especially basketball and baseball.
Thomas Sowell: There are no solutions, just trade-offs.
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