2007-08-18 13:23:01 · 33 answers · asked by ghostrider734 4 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
It's possible that within the next 2 years the Patriots will break their own consecutive win record (they hold the record for consecutive wins, but it isn't officially recognized), and surpass the "official" Dolphin record. After that, it'll be a long wait before the next chance.
Edit:Shaken Bake, I disagree. Patriots do not bench players, unless they've been playing hurt.
2007-08-24 10:28:34 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Me 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not likely.
The regular season now has more games than when the 1972 Dolphins played.
Seems like the playoffs have a different format too. In 1972 there were not any wild card playoff teams (if memory serves).
With more teams and more games, probably won't happen.
2007-08-24 01:46:10 · answer #2 · answered by Iconoclast 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The '84 49ers came damn close with being 18-1, I think it could happen. The Colts came close a couple of years ago. I think it's actually inevitable and just a matter of time.
These people saying that the team will rest its starters are probably right, but what they're not considering is the possibility that the last game or two of the season could be against teams that were poor, meaning their back ups could possibly beat the starters.
Not only that, but it isn't every coach's philosophy to rest starters before the playoffs, especially if there were a chance at making history. And like I said, I think it's only a matter of time, the odds are simply for it.
2007-08-18 13:32:51 · answer #3 · answered by Alex S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I believe there will be some other team that will accomplish this feat (assuming they don't add games to season). It probably wont be any time soon, but it will happen. I think when it happens it will be a team that no one ever expected and will have a 1st time starting QB (think Rams 99, with Warner). That season Green was supposed to start and 8 wins was the best they could hope for!
I think a team that some think have the chance (85 Bears, 98 Broncos etc) will never do it. There opponents will come with there A+ games and someone will get em!
2007-08-25 16:21:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it won't happen. In the NFL now, all playoff teams bench their star players during the last week, or sometimes last two weeks of the season. This is because every player and coach in the NFL knows that a super bowl is more important than a perfect season and do not want to risk injury before the playoffs.
2007-08-18 14:05:17 · answer #5 · answered by Derek 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I will go out on a lim and say 'yes.' The Colts won like their first 13 games a couple years back and also, remember when the Vikings were good and they were 15-1? I'm not sure what team is actually going to do it, or if any time soon, but 'yes' there will be another undefeated team... then they're going to lose in the playoffs lol...
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2007-08-23 07:01:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-13 11:51:04 · answer #7 · answered by burrough 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not likely, because back then there were only 14 games and there are 16 games now (in the regular season). Plus, the salary cap is more of a problem for players to stay on one team. So no, I don't think so.
2007-08-25 16:28:24 · answer #8 · answered by steelersdynasty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would like to see it happen, but I don't think it will because there is a big difference between the 1972 rules and the 2007 rules. Teams will get close but not make it. Go Steelers.
2007-08-20 19:55:15 · answer #9 · answered by Jenny in MT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no.. the league has drastically changed since 1972.. Salary Cap is the biggest difference.. it creates parity in the league so instead of a bunch of loser teams out there and a few good ones.. there's a bunch of good ones and a couple slightly better ones... and they've lengthened the season.. 16 games in a row just reg season then the playoffs.. 20 wins most likely required..
2007-08-18 13:27:51 · answer #10 · answered by deacon_frost06 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. The salary cap and free agency makes it almost impossible. The Colts came close. But remember the Dolphins won ALL their games. Not just the regular season
2007-08-18 13:28:36 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋