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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud
The reality is that the CBA signed in 2011 changed everything.
There is far less offseason contact. There are no more Two-a-Days, which were vital to conditioning, scheme and camaraderie. There is limited contact during the season.
The result is that talented veteran teams have the edge due to continuity. Teams with higher turnover suffer more. Bad teams are not likely to turn around quickly.
It will probably be another five years before the playing field is leveled but parity has really never existed in the NFL, despite their intentions.
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Which makes the Chiefs season, with a new coaching staff and half the roster turned over, all the more remarkable.