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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990
Yea, ever since they went to 4 divisions instead of the old 3, it seems like every year there is a weak division winner.
Theres a flaw in the system somewhere? Maybe thats why they wanted to add 2 more playoff teams?
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I think it's time they adopt the NBA/NHL system where they seed overall based on conference, not how you do in your division. (Although they could keep the current six playoff teams in each. The NBA and NHL have 8, which dilutes it too much.) That would eliminate some suck-ass team in a suck-ass conference getting in with a 9-7 record while an 11-5 team goes home. It would also eliminate the stupidity of a division winner hosting a playoff game against a wildcard with a better record who may have even beaten them head-to-head. (Example: if the Patriots end up the WC with a better record than the Steelers or Ravens, but end up having to go play them on the road.)