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[RyGuy45]

NFL Team of the Decade: 2000s

Know this before you dive into the team-of-the-decade standings that we've compiled below: Try as we did to make this a scientific and mathematical equation, there's some subjectivity in how certain levels of accomplishment are weighed, even if you do assign an arbitrary point value to various categories. At some level it comes down to making a judgment call, and when the results of this decade's first nine seasons left multiple teams in a clump, I ranked them as I saw 'em.

Using six categories as a barometer got the job done in most cases. I went with regular-season winning percentage, playoff wins/record, playoff seasons, winning seasons, losing seasons, and Super Bowl appearances/wins. We'll see how much 2009 might serve to re-frame the debate. But for now, let the NFL team-of-the-decade discussion and disagreement begin.


1. Patriots
2. Steelers
3. Colts
4. Eagles
5. Giants
6. Ravens
7. Packers
8. Broncos
9. Bucs
10. Seahawks
11. Titans
12. Chargers
13. Bears
14. Panthers
15. Jets
16. Rams
17. Dolphins
18. Vikings
19. Saints
20. Cowboys
21. Jaguars
22. Falcons
23. ********
24. Raiders
25. Chiefs
26. 49ers
27. Bengals
28. Cardinals
29. Bills
30. Browns
31. Texans
32. Lions


Full story:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/don_banks/06/01/decade/index.html

 

[Chester McFloppy]

Cowboys are too high.

 

[CP1708]

Zero debate with the Patriots bein #1.

Only a Spurs fan would argue against the Pats bein #1.

 

[DownByLaw]

Looking at that list there are no real surprises.

 

[RyGuy45]

Cowboys are too high.

12 seasons and counting still without one playoff win

 

[dathbgboy]

Originally Posted by Chester McFloppy

49ers Cowboys are too high.

fixed

 

[Chester McFloppy]

Originally Posted by Dathbgboy

Originally Posted by Chester McFloppy

49ers have won a playoff game this decade

fixed

Fixed.

 

[651akathepaul]

The Lions are too high

 

[dland24]

Originally Posted by Dathbgboy

Originally Posted by Chester McFloppy

49ers Cowboys are too high.

fixed

.......tell me which of these teams was the last to win a playoff game. Dont worry, I'll wait.

 

[airvandal180]

Eagles are too high. Giants fan, btw.

 

[the wizard]

I'd put the Colts #2, but that's just me.

 

[kb8sandiego]

Not surprised.

Top 3 is

 

[gunna get it]

Jets are Wayyyyyy to high

Huh.
No Superbowls trips...
I think 1 AFC title game.

 

[im cool c]

Owww.... They got my Buc's at 9... I'll take that...

 

[do be doo]

CP1708 wrote:

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Zero debate with the Patriots bein #1.

Only a Spurs fan would argue against the Pats bein #1.

How they put the Pats over the Steelers?...

Spoiler

Spoiler

Spoiler [+]

Spoiler

at you CP1708

 

[JD617]

1. Patriots

20. Cowboys

 

[Chester McFloppy]

Originally Posted by Do Be Doo

CP1708 wrote:

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Zero debate with the Patriots bein #1.

Only a Spurs fan would argue against the Pats bein #1.

How they put the Pats over the Steelers?...

Sarcasm... right?

3 > 2
16-0
etc

 

[do be doo]

^^^

of course it is...did you check the spoiler?
CP1708 throwing shots at Spurs fans....

 

[Chester McFloppy]

Originally Posted by Do Be Doo

^^^

of course it is...did you check the spoiler?
CP1708 throwing shots at Spurs fans....

Okay... whew... thank goodness.

And yeah, you'll have to forgive CP. He hasn't had much sleep lately... dreaming of D12 chasing him through his dreams, wearing nothing but a supermancape and a big grin.

 

[proshares]

Originally Posted by Chester McFloppy

Originally Posted by Do Be Doo

^^^

of course it is...did you check the spoiler?
CP1708 throwing shots at Spurs fans....

Okay... whew... thank goodness.

And yeah, you'll have to forgive CP. He hasn't had much sleep lately... dreaming of D12 chasing him through his dreams, wearing nothing but a superman cape and a big grin.

bwahahaha

 

[JD617]

Originally Posted by CP1708

Zero debate with the Patriots bein #1.

Only a Spurs fan would argue against the Pats bein #1.

Oh God, not this again.

 

[CP1708]

Chester don't get it, Spurs fans really do think 2 > 3. Trust me on that.

 

[do be doo]

^^^^

 

[nostrandave68]

Originally Posted by RyGuy45

NFL Team of the Decade: 2000s

Know this before you dive into the team-of-the-decade standings that we've compiled below: Try as we did to make this a scientific and mathematical equation, there's some subjectivity in how certain levels of accomplishment are weighed, even if you do assign an arbitrary point value to various categories. At some level it comes down to making a judgment call, and when the results of this decade's first nine seasons left multiple teams in a clump, I ranked them as I saw 'em.

Using six categories as a barometer got the job done in most cases. I went with regular-season winning percentage, playoff wins/record, playoff seasons, winning seasons, losing seasons, and Super Bowl appearances/wins. We'll see how much 2009 might serve to re-frame the debate. But for now, let the NFL team-of-the-decade discussion and disagreement begin.

1. Patriots
2. Steelers

Full story:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/don_banks/06/01/decade/index.html

Add another ring next season.

 

[CP1708]

Originally Posted by Do Be Doo

^^^^

You can

all you want, it's clear in the NFL, just asclear as it is in the NBA. You ain't gonna see a bunch of Steeler fans in here wonderin why they ain't number 1. Saw a whole lotta that in anotherthread didn't we?

So yeah,