05-23-2017, 10:34 AM
(05-22-2017, 06:04 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: I didn't choose 1999. That's how long Pro Football Reference has been keeping track. There is no way to splice the stats, or I would just do the Marvin era. That said, Marvin started in 2003 (his first draft pick was Palmer), so this only includes 4 seasons before Marv and 14 seasons with him. So it's still mostly Marvin. I would also add that the last 18 years have included at least 4 down seasons for almost all teams outside of say the Patriots and Steelers.
Fwiw, this wasn't intended as a "bash Marv" thread. Just found the stats interesting and thought I'd share. Make of the stats what you will.
1999 is just as good a year as any to start. The Browns returned, and the Texans weren't far behind. Outside of realignment, the league hasn't changed much since then.
Poo Dey
