Just thought I'd do a quick comparison of dominant teams to see which team is more impressive through 7 games and here's the results.
Through the first 7 games of the 1991 season the Redskins had outscored their opponents 231 - 82, or by an average score of 33.0 - 11.7. Average margin of victory = 21.3.
In comparison the 2007 Patriots have outscored their opponents 279 - 120, or by an average score of 39.9 - 17.1. Average margin of victory = 22.8.
Just to give us an idea of the level of domination we're talking about. Can we just not show up this week? ;)
sandtrapjack
10-22-2007, 10:22 AM
Kinda tough to compare. One can only compare these types of dominate teams compared only to the talent level they were competing against at that time.
I do think the competition in the NFC East was tougher in '91 compared to now. No salary cap and 3 of the 4 richest franchises were in that division.
But I also have never seen a team as well rounded in every aspect of the game as the 07 Patriots. I believe they are the best team to take the field since the '85 Bears.
Tough call
EARTHQUAKE2689
10-22-2007, 10:23 AM
you never know we just might pull the biggest upset of the season.
Kinda tough to compare. One can only compare these types of dominate teams compared only to the talent level they were competing against at that time.
I do think the competition in the NFC East was tougher in '91 compared to now. No salary cap and 3 of the 4 richest franchises were in that division.
But I also have never seen a team as well rounded in every aspect of the game as the 07 Patriots. I believe they are the best team to take the field since the '85 Bears.
Tough call
I wanted to also compare the overall W-L records of their opponents, but I'm too lazy.
chrisl4064
10-22-2007, 10:29 AM
you never know we just might pull the biggest upset of the season.
dude... no i mean really man.... please stop...
chrisl4064
10-22-2007, 10:31 AM
i was going to compare brady's numbers thus far to peytons from a few back and see if hes got a legit chance at taking the touchdown record. but i was too lazy and it would most likely make me feel worse this sunday.
i was going to compare brady's numbers thus far to peytons from a few back and see if hes got a legit chance at taking the touchdown record. but i was too lazy and it would most likely make me feel worse this sunday.
I'll do it for you, he's got 27 TDs in 7 games, he's on pace for almost 62 TDs.
scowan
10-22-2007, 10:36 AM
dude... no i mean really man.... please stop...
There is no way our offense can keep up with this team. Through 6 games, Portis has scored 5 TDs, Sellers 2 and Cooley the other 4. That's IT for TD. Brady has 27 by himself!!!
If our D plays well we can hold them under 30 points, but our Offense can't get but 2 Tds a game! Patriots 28 Skins 10 record 4-3
freddyg12
10-22-2007, 10:44 AM
The 91 skins did not have the star studded D the Pats have. They've got a very unheralded d line - Seymour, Wilfork & Ty Warren are all top notch players. They get some credit, but still don't have the name recognition of Bruschi & Vrabel, or even A. Thomas.
The 91 Skins D was impressive for how well they played w/only a few studs on the unit; D. Green, W. Marshall & Mann. Other than those guys it was a cast of nfl role players who were decent but not close to stars.
I think the 91 Skins had a better O w/one exception; Brady is BY FAR better than Rypien was! understatement indeed
Ok I went back and did some more homework and here's what I came up with.
These were the W-L records at the time when the Redskins played these opponents:
Detroit 0-0
Dallas 1-0
Phoenix 2-0
Cincinnati 0-3
Philly 3-1
Chicago 4-1
Cleveland 2-3
Total W-L record of 12-8, .600 winning %.
In comparison, these were the W-L records at the time when the Patriots played these opponents:
NY Jets 0-0
San Diego 1-0
Buffalo 0-2
Cincinnati 1-2
Cleveland 2-2
Dallas 5-0
Miami 0-6
Total W-L record of 9-12, .428 winning %.