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tommy:
The Fins only won 14 season games, the Pats won 16, if nothing else the regular season record should be beat already.
A perfect "Season" is games during the season to me, not the playoffs. After that you could add on to the numbers but the season is still perfect past the Fins.
Jdurg:
And the Patriots are playing against a diluted field of talent.
Are you telling me that a team that doesn't have the ability to win in the clutch and win when it counts is better than a team that can actually win when everything is on the line? So far, the Pats have NOT proven that they can win the big game this year. NONE of their games have meant ANYTHING to them since their division is one of the weakest divisions in the history of the NFL. From the first kickoff of the season it was apparent that they were going to win the division.
I'm just stating that the 16-0 season is a good accomplishment, but it's completely meaningless if they can't win the Superbowl. The season includes the playoffs, so thus far they have a perfect "Regular" season, but they don't have a perfect season quite yet.
And saying anything about the number of games they won is a joke. What matters is the winning percentage. The '72 Dolphins had no way to win 16 games since their season was only 14 games long. In addition, the '72 Dolphins didn't have the trainers or rehab facilities, or equipment that the modern players have which makes the wear and tear of the season less severe. (Hence why the modern schedule is 16 games long).
Also, you can't compare directly the two teams since the Pats had their perfect regular season against a diluted field of talent with more teams in the NFL. The talent, you can argue, was much more concentrated for the '72 Dolphins since there were less teams out there.
Seriously, the Pats had a great regular season but so far they can't even hold a candle to the '72 Dolphins who are Superbowl Champions.
markrvp:
While I agree that the overall talent level is diluted in the league, I still believe that today's players are bigger, stronger, and faster than those in 72. I don't think the older teams could compete with today's players.
tommy:
There were hardly any real athletes playing back then. Not like today where almost every player trains and plays their position really well.
Back then there were just a bunch of guys like you and me playing football.
ChadTower:
--- Quote from: tommy on December 31, 2007, 03:45:09 pm ---Back then there were just a bunch of guys like you and me playing football.
--- End quote ---
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I tell you what... you go up to Ray Nitschke or Dick Butkus and express that opinion. Even at their current age they'll destroy you, your dog, and your extended family.
Seriously. Being dead won't stop Nitschke from making you into tommy soup.
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