TheFunPolice Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 In sports, when 1 team or individual (in a sport like golf or tennis, for example) wins so many titles, does it sort of lessen the future champs? And if the Patriots win 6, does that lessen future SB winners? In the future, is it always going to be a "yeah but" thing? We can already hear it in fans: we hope Brady and Belichick retire so someone else can win. But are SB winners in a league where you don't have to worry about NE not as impressive? Suddenly all the also-rans can compete for the trophy because the big boys got bored of winning and retired? 5 rings for NE is already pushing it, but the 49ers got 5 rings in their dynasty run (Montana's 4 plus the 1 Young got), so it's happened before. However, 6 rings with two spurts of 3 in 4 years separated by almost 20 years is insane. Will the shadow of Brady and Belichick's accomplishments stand there and say to all future SB winners "look upon my works, ye mighty, and despair?" Where are all the up and coming stars? To me, it really hurts the league when nobody is up to it and the same team wins all the time. Montana's career ended on the frozen turf in Buffalo in a crushing loss. There was a passing of the torch type moment in that. At the end he was just very good, but no longer what he once was. IF Brady retires and a different team wins next year will part of the narrative be that it's because Brady is finally out of the picture? If so, that sucks for that team because it takes away from what they accomplished and it hurts the league's ability to build new stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Nobody cared when the Steelers won 4 in 6 years. Next question. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Maybe for a bit because the talking heads will make it a point. I don't think history will be kind to the Patriots legacy. There is spygate, deflategate, hgh to several players, etc. and I think more will come out as time goes on. It will come out that Brady used peds and that will really hurt the legacy. Brady has also kind of gone of the deep end with his whole tb12 "diet." Will be interesting to watch and I can't wait to see the real story behind the Patriots dominance. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Not really when you get favors from the Refs. Yes they did. Steelers 6, Cowboys 5, Niners 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 1 minute ago, ShadyBillsFan said: Not really when you get favors from the Refs. Yes they did. Steelers 6, Cowboys 5, Niners 5 Those (aside from the 49ers) were more spread out though. Especially the Steelers. It drives me nuts that the level of competition is so pathetic. The Titans and Jaguars are all that stood in front of Brady getting to another Super Bowl, where he will be up against Case Keenum or Nick Foles... In another world he could have faced Smith and Big Ben in the playoffs and Brees in the SB at least. But he is going to get ring #6 playing against backups and journeymen. It sucks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 looking forward to the days when the bills 5 super bowls rings are diminished by NE's 6 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 Just now, papazoid said: looking forward to the days when the bills 5 super bowls rings are diminished by NE's 6 Hey I'm willing to try it and see! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 6 is still 6. Cheating is still cheating. The tuck was a fumble. Pete Carroll is an idiot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Nah...the Celtics won 8 titles IN A ROW...did that diminish future champs? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 The Vikings or Jaguars could save us all a lot of trouble by knocking them out this year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Yeah, one legit super bowl without cheating and blatant ref bias is worth more than 6 Kraft Wrestlemania titles. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 Just now, Nervous Guy said: Nah...the Celtics won 8 titles IN A ROW...did that diminish future champs? wow! I never even realized that (which sort of proves your point I guess!) Jordan, Kobe, and LeBron are no worse for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobot Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 13 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said: It drives me nuts that the level of competition is so pathetic. The Titans and Jaguars are all that stood in front of Brady getting to another Super Bowl, where he will be up against Case Keenum or Nick Foles... Sickeningly Agreed... NE basically sitting with 3-bye weeks are being handed entry into the SB! THEN possibly to be handed the damn trophy if a Wentz-less Eagles team is able to win a home game!!! ugh.... Oh yeah ATL also handed them a SB-ring... DAMMIT so did Seattle..... Seriously WTF!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 37 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said: Not really when you get favors from the Refs. Yes they did. Steelers 6, Cowboys 5, Niners 5 it's basically the same 8 elite teams that have been in 85% of the SB's. They are the ones that generate the most revenue for the NFL, so therefore they get the favoritism. Buckle up and prepare for more SF titles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st&ten Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 39 minutes ago, Jobot said: Sickeningly Agreed... NE basically sitting with 3-bye weeks are being handed entry into the SB! THEN possibly to be handed the damn trophy if a Wentz-less Eagles team is able to win a home game!!! ugh.... Oh yeah ATL also handed them a SB-ring... DAMMIT so did Seattle..... Seriously WTF!!! Well take solace in the fact that probably 90% of the country hates the Patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Not really. 6 rings is a nice accomplishment, but the league is so watered -down anymore. I think any NFL championship earned after the beginning of true FA is greatly diminished compared to those before it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 59 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said: 6 is still 6. Cheating is still cheating. The tuck was a fumble. Pete Carroll is an idiot. You forgot about Kyle Shanahan being an idiot as well lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfod Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) It's to a point the Patriots diminish thier own SB wins. The Pats win the Superbowl *yawn. I don't think even thier own fans feel special anymore about a Pats SB win. Edited January 16, 2018 by Lfod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 They are cheaters, I would maybe give them 2 SB's where total BS doesn't give them a win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Nope, and I cannot wait until they have their fall. I will be dancing on their fandom graves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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