MasterStrategist

This ^ --- no doubt. I think the last scenario that you outlined, is very possible (all 3 wild-card teams win). I've said it before, I just want to avoid playing at Denver or at Houston, on wild-card weekend --- I like our chances in any other matchup.

Not a fan of getting rid of divisions, because of rivalries and many NFL teams (to a certain degree) draft/build their team around opponents they play 2x per year. And I don't like Option 1 (playing all AFC games), because it eliminates fans seeing any AFC/NFC matchups throughout the season (which is a big draw / creates excellent matchups). And Option 2, I dislike because you end up losing out on the "rivalry" aspect. I have no issue with playoff seeding as it stands today. The only enhancement is giving a deserving 5-seed the chance to host, if there is an undeserving 4-seed (I outlined an option above this post). No perfect solution to this, but my bigger issue is with "average" to "below avg" 4-seeds hosting playoff games. Rest of the seeding is just fine.

I like your thought, here is what I would propose for a rule change (Playoff seeding): The winner of each division will host a playoff game, UNLESS, the following occurs: 1. Division winner's record is 2 or more games worse than the #7 seed in their conference (ie: #7 seed record is 10-7, the division winner would have to have 8 or fewer wins) 2. If #1 occurs and this team played the 5 seed AND they lost, then this team would switch seeding with the 5 seed (ie: Division winner becomes the 5 seed, and 5 seed becomes the 4 seed) - if the 4 and 5 seed did NOT play head-to-head, then just rule #1 applies To me, this would only occur when a team likely finishes below .500 (but this year might different). Also, it gives the division winner another option to stay as the 4 seed if they beat the 5 seed head-to-head. In a year like this season, no way does a team like Baltimore or Pittsburgh deserve to host a playoff game. Highly likely that division winner finishes with 9 wins tops. This proposed rule change would also create more competition in week 18 --- ie: currently teams locked into the 4 or 5 seed have nothing to play for.

I think top of draft class, is fair, this year. I agree with him being young and learning, I just dont think he has the upside of either Daniels or Caleb. Also I think he is close to his ceiling. But that's just my opinion. Doesn't take anything away or discount his play. Hes having a very very good year. The question is can he eventually put the team on his back and carry them (this yr or future)? My take is no.

Davis came back in, if you had watched the game. Again, both teams missing players. Buffalo missing CB1, best DT, their MLB, and a situational player in Hoecht. Could it just be that teams are figuring out how to run on NE? Possible, or maybe Williams is the missing cog. We shall see when NE plays next week.

Its an honest question, and some reason you are deflecting now. You initially reacted all shocked that someone compared Maye to Herbert? The reacted to me when I asked if you thought he was better. Now, you are deflecting. Honest question, I dont even know where you rank him amongst his peers.

OK at Herbert level is then what youre saying?

And he is above Herbert how? Please explain why Maye is better.

Actually Steelers a few years back, won 10 or 11 straight and completely fell apart. Not saying thats gonna happen. But here are facts: Pats scored just 7 in wnd half. Gifted 7 in 1st half, by no replay assist on an obvious incomplete 3rd and long. Then to top it off, Maye had 2 drives to potentially win it and fell flat. 7 plays, 2 yards on 2 drives in clutch time Maye is a good QB, but he isnt even Herbert level, and people comparing him to Josh is just crazy. Thats Pats fans dreaming

Again, Im not scared of Maye. Its not insults, am I not stating facts that you didnt watch your team play today? I already told you Maye has hit his ceiling IMO, and a tier 2 QB, how is that insulting in any way? Seems you are misreading or skipping my posts. Read up please. You also didnt watch the game...so again I ask what are you even commenting on. the boxscore? edit: somehow im the terrible fan, yet you didnt even watch? Please explain this

Haha. You're now resolving to horrible posts. You lost, didnt watch (how does a true gan not watch)?! Go cry in your beer and move on

And so was Washington this offseason. Never a guarantee. Your best bet, for NE fans, is Maye becomes elite. He isnt yet, and so many 2nd year jumps for QBs that then regress. Its not a sure thing, until Maye proves he can take another big leap

If you didnt see the game, why are you even commenting on what happened? Looking at stats only? Seriously man, take a breather....Maye looked mediocre in this game. Poyer should've picked off a pass, maybe a pick 6 before Tre interception. Maye was completely junk in 2nd half. When New England had to overcome 35-31, they went 7 plays for 2 yards. And youre somehow commenting on the Bills D/this game? New England shouldn't have even scored on 1st drive, but even without replay assist, NE scored just 7 points in 2nd half. Sorry 7 points in 2nd half, isnt getting it done in playoffs...from your supposed young and blossoming QB

Love seeing Chiefs miss playoffs, but prayers to Mahomes...never like to see injuries. Wish this game could be played without them. Its unfortunately a game of attrition, and bad breaks.

If you are on this board and a serious NFL fan, do you really need to be told that Ed, Hoecht and Bernard were missing? And Benford, more importantly, which impacts how we decide to play coverage vs run. Either get up to speed or stop posting ridiculous posts.