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In other words, the best squad between Papa Bear's final two World Titles as HC in the Windy City? Of course the only LCG-appearance within this given time-slot would be in '56 with that best-record-in-the-league 9-2-1 finish. They'd get blown-out at the Stadium to the 8-3-1 Giants, 47-7 (their reg...

The February edition of Sports Illustrated arrived today, and one of the articles was a list of the 50 most influential NFL teams (single season). I thought the group might be interested in hearing their top 10: 10) 1961 Green Bay Packers 9) 2001 New England Patriots 8) 1946 Los Angeles Rams 7) 197...

Wouldn't it would very much depend on how one defined "influential?" I don't know that the 1968 Jets brought anything to the table that was new or "influenced" strategy or tactics. But by virtue of winning the Super Bowl they changed football history forever. That list (only the...

Hopefully, versatility will get more due recognition. When RBs are gaining over 14,000 scrimmage yards or being known more for great blocking, it may stop the one-dimensional emphasis on running yards. Counting postseason, Shaun Alexander has 120 career TDs, which is productive no matter what criti...

I do not know where the four consecutive All-Pro's came from? Wikipedia. There's always some All Pro team out there somewhere for everybody who had a good year. In 1994 he was Sporting News First Team, according to PFR. But there's always, like, the San Jose Mercury News All Pro Team, and other &qu...

OF those you named, I think Swilling might have the best argument. Four all pro selections counting second teams, and five pro bowls as well as 107.5 sacks and a DPOY. Another question (I'm new here): At what point in the year would you say it would be appropriate to mention someone as a nominee for...

Can O'Neil get past the semifinals? Will Webb and Wisniewski get some headway? Interesting stories but Thomas just didnt have enough accolades, despite absorbing blockers, like Ted Washington. With all the pass rushers, its hard for Neil Smith, Abraham and Rice to get traction as well. Rice and Nic...