Good response...which is why I don't mind our banter. Pointing out the Patriots as going against my take on the NFL as a "business" of tv ratings...is why many people suspect there is an unhealthy relationship between the NFL Commish and the Patriots owner. (although I must admit...lately the plight of the Patriots should quiet those suspicions) I give Belicheck and Brady their props for what they accomplish entering the playoffs. I wouldn't be honest if I didn't admit it felt like they had an easier time accumulating regular season wins playing in the AFC East when a real divisional rival didn't seem to exist during their "glory years"...my Seahawk bias showing up perhaps. Your take on regular season wins being nothing to boast about is why at first I thought you were a dedicated troller...but now you come across as a disgruntled fan and there are quite a few it seems.
I respect most of those who don't share my own
optimism...but I do feel assured the team is ascending in a very strong fashion toward renewed respect outside of our fan base.
I realize the lure of repeated deep forays into playoffs has become a standard ...that defies how the business end of the NFL sets the tone of talent drain (less money in free agency/lower draft resources) and a financial cap that limits how many fan favorites/stars can be kept around from year to year. Dynasties are "bad for business" so keeping a winning program really is difficult without strong efforts from all the coaches and in particular the teams Head Coach and GM.
My own take is I enjoy a Coach who sets a culture of getting the best of acquired talent and putting a team that never quits on the field...a fan can invest emotionally knowing their team is in it to the end. A quick diversion...our defense was very much maligned last year...but the Chiefs were given their worst offensive output last year regardless of their eventual win. Even the casual fan will not confuse our 2023 defense with "our past 5 years". Looking forward to them "proving it".
I respect most of those who don't share my own
optimism...but I do feel assured the team is ascending in a very strong fashion toward renewed respect outside of our fan base.
I realize the lure of repeated deep forays into playoffs has become a standard ...that defies how the business end of the NFL sets the tone of talent drain (less money in free agency/lower draft resources) and a financial cap that limits how many fan favorites/stars can be kept around from year to year. Dynasties are "bad for business" so keeping a winning program really is difficult without strong efforts from all the coaches and in particular the teams Head Coach and GM.
My own take is I enjoy a Coach who sets a culture of getting the best of acquired talent and putting a team that never quits on the field...a fan can invest emotionally knowing their team is in it to the end. A quick diversion...our defense was very much maligned last year...but the Chiefs were given their worst offensive output last year regardless of their eventual win. Even the casual fan will not confuse our 2023 defense with "our past 5 years". Looking forward to them "proving it".