Chrissooner49er Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 31 minutes ago, pf9 said: For the record, winning your division would mean something. It's called making the playoffs. And in pro sports, seeding just by record would be much better than if the way the NCAA seeded teams in March Madness were used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter2_1 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 I think will dramatically favor the 1 team who had the bye, and you might say that they deserve that after being the best reg season team, but you could also have 3 teams who all got 13-3 and only one gets the huge advantage of a bye 17/18 weeks into a season. AND we'd be guaranteed to have a sub .500 team in the playoffs. Probably playing that well rested top team. What is the point of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjapirate Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 4 hours ago, Hunter2_1 said: I think will dramatically favor the 1 team who had the bye, and you might say that they deserve that after being the best reg season team, but you could also have 3 teams who all got 13-3 and only one gets the huge advantage of a bye 17/18 weeks into a season. AND we'd be guaranteed to have a sub .500 team in the playoffs. Probably playing that well rested top team. What is the point of this? money 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pf9 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 (edited) Adding an 8th seed to each conference as early as 2031 would theoretically level the playing field. That would happen because all teams would play in the first round, and no rest advantage is given to any team. It would also lead possibly to the involvement of CBS Sports Network and Fox Sports 1 in televising the NFL playoffs. In the first round, the 1 PM slots on each day would feature regional coverage on CBS and Fox of 2 AFC and NFC games, respectively. The 1 PM game not airing locally on the CBS or Fox affiliate would be carried in that market on CBS Sports Network or Fox Sports 1. Local markets would most likely choose the game involving a team of local interest, including inevitably the primary markets. Say you're a Packers fan, and the Packers are playing in the 1 PM regional slot, but your Fox affiliate chose to air the game NOT involving the Packers. What do you do? If you have cable, satellite, or something like Hulu Live TV, you tune in to Fox Sports 1 to watch the Packers game. This is called a "reverse mirror". This is something I want the NFL to implement in the next TV contract. It would first be used to carry additional Sunday afternoon CBS and Fox games to local markets using CBSSN and FS1, like in markets which have substantial fan bases for multiple teams. Youngstown, a secondary market for both the Browns and Steelers, would be guaranteed to see all games from both teams locally through the reverse mirror where applicable. The reverse mirror could also expand the distribution of a timeslot's best games beyond markets it is airing on CBS or Fox. Because not all markets would get the same game through reverse mirror (unless a 4:25 DH slot had only 2 games), Sunday Ticket would still be required for those who want to watch a particular game but it is not airing on CBS, Fox, CBSSN, or FS1 in their local market. In some markets, a CBS or Fox station could allow viewers to vote for the NFL games they want shown through reverse mirror. The implementation of the reverse mirror avoids the NFL having to play playoff games on days other than Saturday or Sunday, while still having all games televised nationally. Edited April 5, 2020 by pf9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakuvious Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 17 hours ago, Hunter2_1 said: I think will dramatically favor the 1 team who had the bye, and you might say that they deserve that after being the best reg season team, but you could also have 3 teams who all got 13-3 and only one gets the huge advantage of a bye 17/18 weeks into a season. AND we'd be guaranteed to have a sub .500 team in the playoffs. Probably playing that well rested top team. What is the point of this? This is not true, and people need to stop saying it like it is. I went back 10+ years and couldn't find a season where the 7 seed in either conference would be sub .500. You're far more likely to have a sub .500 division winner than a sub .500 third wildcard seed (there were multiple 7-9 division winners in that same timeframe where I could not find a 7-9 7th seed.) The vast majority of 7 seeds added are going to be 9-7 teams, with the occasional strong year where you get a 10-6 team, and the occasional weak year where you get an 8-8 team. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavensfanRD Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 22 hours ago, Hunter2_1 said: I think will dramatically favor the 1 team who had the bye, and you might say that they deserve that after being the best reg season team, but you could also have 3 teams who all got 13-3 and only one gets the huge advantage of a bye 17/18 weeks into a season. AND we'd be guaranteed to have a sub .500 team in the playoffs. Probably playing that well rested top team. What is the point of this? Money. And the stupidity of the fans who signed off on this garbage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabbs4u Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 You want a Bye, Earn it! Have the best record in your Conference and get HFA throughout. The teams that do that should have an advantage over every other team. Have no issues whatsoever with the #2 seed having to play an extra game like the other 4 used to. If You're So good, beating a 7th seed shouldn't be a problem playing at Home, with or without rest! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter2_1 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 44 minutes ago, Nabbs4u said: You want a Bye, Earn it! Have the best record in your Conference and get HFA throughout. What about in a situation where two teams have an identical record? It happens often. So, two teams are 13-3 for example, but only one gets the MASSIVE advantage of a bye and HFA based on (whatever the separator is...). Both have earned it, and would get it in every season so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabbs4u Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 3 hours ago, Hunter2_1 said: What about in a situation where two teams have an identical record? It happens often. So, two teams are 13-3 for example, but only one gets the MASSIVE advantage of a bye and HFA based on (whatever the separator is...). Both have earned it, and would get it in every season so far. We had that this year, 3 ways! They will as always be determined by a 1/2 dozen or more different kinds of Tie Breakers if H2H doesn't do it outright! GB had their chance to beat SF and Got Smoked, Embarrassed! NO had their chance to beat SF and Choked! If either wanted the #1 seed Bye, they should of handled their business. If anything that's exactly the scenario why the #2 seed shouldn't get a Bye. Step up or Step off! Pretty cut and drive to me honestly! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakuvious Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 8 hours ago, Hunter2_1 said: What about in a situation where two teams have an identical record? It happens often. So, two teams are 13-3 for example, but only one gets the MASSIVE advantage of a bye and HFA based on (whatever the separator is...). Both have earned it, and would get it in every season so far. This same issue already exists between 2 seeds and 3 seeds. It's not a new issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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