defensewinsgames wrote:Couldn't disagree more. No division except maybe the NFC West has ever been open enough for a team to win in 2 offseasons. The only one who is delusional around here is you. Winner is completely right on this. The Vikings, Rams, Colts, and Jaguars are a long way from winning their divisions.
Dolphins 1-15 in 07, 11-5 and AFC East champs in 08
Jets 4-12 in 07, 9-7 in 08 and 09, 11-5 in 10....all 2nd in AFC East
Bengals 4-11-1 in 08, 10-6 and won division in 09
Browns 4-12 in 06, 10-6 and tied for division in 07
Cowboys terrible last year, have chance to win division this season
Chiefs 4-12 in 09, 10-6 and won division in 10
Falcons, 4-12 in 07, 13-3 and top seed in the NFC in 10
Saints 7-9 in 07, 13-3 won divison and SB in 09
Oakland terrible from 03-08, challenged for AFC West title last two seasons
This is leaving out the NFC West which would have 2-3 more situations like these. Same goes for teams going the opposite direction. Most teams are a big injury or free agent signing elsewhere from going from the top to the bottom in a year or two.
Rams tied for division lead last season after winning a total of 6 games the previous three seasons. If the Colts had Manning this season they would be in the playoff hunt. Vikes are just a couple seasons removed from being at the top of the NFC.
If teams draft right, sign a couple key players, have the right coach in place, and stay injury free things can turn around quickly in the NFL