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KCF0107 07/12/20 2:11:07 AM #6:	Former Super Bowl Champions The *Dallas Cowboys* have been the league's most talented team for roughly half of the league's existence. However, I institute a limitation on collective annual player expenses (called a salary cap) that is lower than what the game gives, and taking over the Cowboys would mean you would have your work cut out for you getting them under the salary cap. You would still end up with a Super Bowl-caliber team that might even be the favorites. The *Miami Dolphins* have a slightly less talented team than the Cowboys, but they too have financial issues related to the cap that would require some work, but not to the same level as the Cowboys. Like the Cowboys, you should still end up with a team that would be among the Super Bowl favorites. The *Denver Broncos* are about as talented as the Dolphins and have a smaller issue with the salary cap than them but still would require some work. They have the longest SB and playoff drought of the four in this category, but they haven't had a losing record in the past six seasons. The *Minnesota Vikings* are fresh off of a SB victory. Their talent level is similar to the Dolphins and Broncos, but they are in much better financial health, and had at one point the most cap space among all 32 teams during the season. After years of losing tons of players to retirement, they will probably only lose a few this offseason and can run back their championship team next season. Perennial Playoff Teams The *St. Louis Rams* have made the playoffs 10 times in 13 seasons, which I am assuming is the second most in the league behind the Dolphins. They are in good financial health and have a nice mix of veterans and youth. Defense is one of the league's best, but the offense will probably need some work. The *Baltimore Ravens* have won the AFC North and finished 10-6 in three straight seasons. Every team in the division has nipped at their heels during that span, so they would need to navigate the offseason well enough with their salary cap issues to win the division for the fourth straight season. Playoff Caliber I hate putting the *Oakland Raiders* in this category because I think they are one of the best teams in the AFC. The underlying stats suggested they were too last season, but poor luck resulted in a losing season. The defense is set, but the offense could use a little work, especially with some impending OL retirements. Cap space should be good. The *Portland Express* have gone 20-12 the past two seasons with two playoff wins, but they are expected to lose their starting QB and #1 WR to retirement, so there will be major decisions to be made on the offensive side of the ball. The *Las Vegas Pumpkins* have won between 7-10 games in eight of the past nine seasons, so they are always in the playoff hunt despite playing in the NFC East, which is universally considered to be the most talented division in the league for most of the league's existence. They are always in good financial health, but this will be a critical offseason for the offense as a few long-time faces might retire and superstar QB Chris Leak's career will soon end. The *New York Jets* are coming off of two straight losing seasons, but the underlying stats peg them as unlucky teams who have also suffered among the most injuries and games lost due to injuries. They play in a rather rough division, but they have very few weaknesses and could just use a bit of luck and a small retool to get back into the groove. Work In Progress The *Cincinnati Bengals* finished with the league's worst record, and the offense is the main culprit as it's kind of a mess with uncertain futures pretty much everywhere. The defense has a few building blocks, but development has stalled for some. If you want a challenge, this is probably the team to go with. It is probably unfair to put the *Seattle Seahawks* in this category, but I didn't want to make one just for them. There are plenty of stars and rising players on both sides of the ball, but their are also as many question marks. Their talent has rarely resulted in a suitable record. Every team in the division finished with 5-9 wins, so with a little work and luck, they could have a quick turnaround in terms of getting back into the playoffs. The *Anaheim Lightning* luckily play in one of the league's worst divisions (easy argument to make that it is the worst), and were in the playoff race until the very end. They also have a ton of talent. Yet, they are coming off of a season with a losing record for the ninth time in the past 10 seasons. Many of their best players on defense are beginning to age, so this will take some work to get them in a position for sustainable moderate success. --- KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu <cite>KCF0107 posted [p:942000203] in Sign-ups f... [t:78840868]...</cite> <quote>Former Super Bowl Champions The Dallas Cowboys have been the league's most talented team for roughly half of the league's existence. However, I institute a limitation on collective annual player expenses (called a salary cap) that is lower than what the game gives, and taking over the Cowboys would mean you would have your work cut out for you getting them under the salary cap. You would still end up with a Super Bowl-caliber team that might even be the favorites. The Miami Dolphins have a slightly less talented team than the Cowboys, but they too have financial issues related to the cap that would require some work, but not to the same level as the Cowboys. Like the Cowboys, you should still end up with a team that would be among the Super Bowl favorites. The Denver Broncos are about as talented as the Dolphins and have a smaller issue with the salary cap than them but still would require some work. They have the longest SB and playoff drought of the four in this category, but they haven't had a losing record in the past six seasons. The Minnesota Vikings are fresh off of a SB victory. Their talent level is similar to the Dolphins and Broncos, but they are in much better financial health, and had at one point the most cap space among all 32 teams during the season. After years of losing tons of players to retirement, they will probably only lose a few this offseason and can run back their championship team next season. Perennial Playoff Teams The St. Louis Rams have made the playoffs 10 times in 13 seasons, which I am assuming is the second most in the league behind the Dolphins. They are in good financial health and have a nice mix of veterans and youth. Defense is one of the league's best, but the offense will probably need some work. The Baltimore Ravens have won the AFC North and finished 10-6 in three straight seasons. Every team in the division has nipped at their heels during that span, so they would need to navigate the offseason well enough with their salary cap issues to win the division for the fourth straight season. Playoff Caliber I hate putting the Oakland Raiders in this category because I think they are one of the best teams in the AFC. The underlying stats suggested they were too last season, but poor luck resulted in a losing season. The defense is set, but the offense could use a little work, especially with some impending OL retirements. Cap space should be good. The Portland Express have gone 20-12 the past two seasons with two playoff wins, but they are expected to lose their starting QB and #1 WR to retirement, so there will be major decisions to be made on the offensive side of the ball. The Las Vegas Pumpkins have won between 7-10 games in eight of the past nine seasons, so they are always in the playoff hunt despite playing in the NFC East, which is universally considered to be the most talented division in the league for most of the league's existence. They are always in good financial health, but this will be a critical offseason for the offense as a few long-time faces might retire and superstar QB Chris Leak's career will soon end. The New York Jets are coming off of two straight losing seasons, but the underlying stats peg them as unlucky teams who have also suffered among the most injuries and games lost due to injuries. They play in a rather rough division, but they have very few weaknesses and could just use a bit of luck and a small retool to get back into the groove. Work In Progress The Cincinnati Bengals finished with the league's worst record, and the offense is the main culprit as it's kind of a mess with uncertain futures pretty much everywhere. The defense has a few building blocks, but development has stalled for some. If you want a challenge, this is probably the team to go with. It is probably unfair to put the Seattle Seahawks in this category, but I didn't want to make one just for them. There are plenty of stars and rising players on both sides of the ball, but their are also as many question marks. Their talent has rarely resulted in a suitable record. Every team in the division finished with 5-9 wins, so with a little work and luck, they could have a quick turnaround in terms of getting back into the playoffs. The Anaheim Lightning luckily play in one of the league's worst divisions (easy argument to make that it is the worst), and were in the playoff race until the very end. They also have a ton of talent. Yet, they are coming off of a season with a losing record for the ninth time in the past 10 seasons. Many of their best players on defense are beginning to age, so this will take some work to get them in a position for sustainable moderate success. --- KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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