If The Colts And Saints Finish 16-0, Is 16-0 Really That Special?

[neepo13]

I mean that would make 3 times in less than 5 years that a team finished the regular season with a perfect record. If it happens that often, how can it be a special accomplishment? And what does that say about the NFL today if it happens? I mean can the NFL really claim to be a league of parity if it happens 3 times in as many years?

[J-man]

Only is if they win the Superbowl.
I'd rather the Ravens go 8-8, barely make the playoffs and win the Superbowl, then pulling an '07 Patriots on us.

[BrownsFan]

I think it was more special in the past until New England did it and then ultimately lost in the Super Bowl. I think now teams look at it from New England's perspective that it doesn't mean anything unless you win the ultimate prize.

[McBoller]

they have to win the big one. Ravens are done, so im rooting for the Saints from here on out.

[YYZ66]

[quote name='J-man' date='07 December 2009 - 08:04 PM' timestamp='1260230694' post='303760']
[b]Only is if they win the Superbowl.[/b]
I'd rather the Ravens go 8-8, barely make the playoffs and win the Superbowl, then pulling an '07 Patriots on us.
[/quote]

Yup, not really all that great of an accomplishment to state "The best regular season ever" if you don't win it all.

[Sub-Zero]

well I don't think two pro teams have ever finished a regular season with perfect records so that has to be something special in its own. If neither make it to the Super Bowl, it will be the biggest disappointment ever.

[Jamal]

It will only be special if if they both make it to the Superbowl 18-0, since the Pats have already had a perfect [b]regular[/b] season.

With that being said, I'm pretty sure the Colts will rest starters for at least a game or 2 since thats what they historically do. But who knows with the new coach.

[FerrariFan87]

Of course it's special, but it's meaningless if you don't win the Super Bowl... imagine if the Colts and Saints both finish 16-0 and meet in the Super Bowl. It's gonna be a shame that one of them has to have that one blemish, coming in the biggest game.

[Reddawn36]

I think it would be more of an attestment to how 1 sided the league has become, making it exceptionally difficult for defensive teams, and alot easier for offensive teams.... its kind of an example on how off balance things really are