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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58
It's such a loose stat that the NFL uses it for tiebreakers, and to determine draft order.
It's not meaningful to you because it invalidates your argument.
And regarding the cupcakes, I think that gets explained quite well in post 128.
Playing weak teams makes for a weaker schedule.
The Pats played more weak teams in 2008, and have played more 6 to 10 win teams in 2009, while playing the same number of 11+ win teams.
You're making it out as if NE has played a bunch of scrubs other than Indy and New Orleans, when actually, they've played nothing but teams that will end up in that 6-10 win range, with the exception of Tampa. (and maybe Buffalo)
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In 2008, of 32 NFL teams... only 8 teams failed to hit 6 wins.
In 2007, of 32 NFL teams... only 8 teams failed to hit 6 wins.
In 2006, of 32 NFL teams... only 6 teams failed to hit 6 wins.
75% or more of the teams in the NFL finish with 6 wins every year... what's so special about the 6 win mark? At least you've moved it up from 5.
And, regarding the scrubs... yes, compared to the teams with winning records that they played in 2008... they are playing a bunch of teams that have failed to do better than .500.
I realize as a Chiefs' fan you see .500 as a great achievement (sorry, the window was open and I took a cheap shot), but .500 really isn't special.