tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post3095820406939393607..comments2023-10-31T06:31:41.395-04:00Comments on Bottom of the Barrel: MMQB Review: The Colts Lose Their Coaching Staff and It Is Not A Big Deal, But It Is A Big DealBengoodfellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09401971573776672570noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-12185883263995273572009-05-19T13:25:00.000-04:002009-05-19T13:25:00.000-04:00Going from 14 games to 16 games was a big change a...Going from 14 games to 16 games was a big change as well. That's like MLB going from 154 to 176 games in the 60's and the NBA upping their schedule to 93 games. I am sure the concern over records is a part of the decision but only until they figure out how much more money they can make with more games. I actually agree with Peter and have a concern about injuries. I kind of wish the NFL would keep it like it is. <br /><br />In MLB, the records are not as easily broken because the increase was not that great, but the NFL is increasing the number of games by over 10%. I guess we will see.Bengoodfellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401971573776672570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-74563618761830308422009-05-19T11:54:00.000-04:002009-05-19T11:54:00.000-04:00The NFL has never seemed to care how lengthening t...The NFL has never seemed to care how lengthening the season affects season records. When baseball went from 154 to 162 games in the early 60s, there were bitter fights over how easy it would be to break old records (Maris notwithstanding, it really wasn't. That had to wait for the juice). I don't recall ever reading about similar arguments for football, even though going from 12 to 16 games in a fairly short period of time is a lot bigger change.KentAllardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16034050997693995004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-48363871596638467602009-05-18T15:29:00.000-04:002009-05-18T15:29:00.000-04:00Kent, it's funny that those records that have been...Kent, it's funny that those records that have been set since the league expanded at any point aren't mentioned at all by Peter. I actually don't agree with the idea of expanding to 18 games, I have the same fears of injury will occur, but I guess we will see. I think he will only mention the increased number of games and it's impact on records when it is convenient.<br /><br />To base your reasoning on the fact now players will have a better chance of breaking records is kind of dumb though. Anytime you increase the amount of games played records are going to be easier to achieve generally. <br /><br />I sent Peter two question, the first one about Brett Favre lying (in no way will it get published) and about the other 99% of the reasoning Moore and Mudd left Indy. I tried to tone it down to get answered. It will not happen but that is fine.Bengoodfellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401971573776672570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-2541798972807584572009-05-18T15:22:00.000-04:002009-05-18T15:22:00.000-04:00When two coaches are that age, you of course have ...When two coaches are that age, you of course have to consider them as risks to retire. I don't really know how much it will affect the Colts with them gone. I am not worried about Peyton Manning as much as I am the rest of the offense. Manning is like a coach on the field but I am going to be interested to see how this plays out as well. I just want the real reason if the pension is not it...of course counting on PK to deliver it is not very smart. <br /><br />I heard Mudd and Moore did not completely get a long with Jim Caldwell and that is the reason, but it may just be a rumor. I wanted to know more about this situation though. I was shocked at the non-chalant attitude Peter had about this turn of events though. He thought it was a big enough deal to talk about it as the lead item, but doesn't think it will change anything. I guess we will see.<br /><br />You are right in the differences in punishment for those two is the coverage and the Internet, as well as Goodell is a hardass commissioner while Paul Tags was not so much that way. I don't know how I would feel if Little played for the Panthers. Since I bring up Little once a month, you can tell I am not a fan. <br /><br />Rob, I should fire myself for missing that one. I had a chance to point out Peter King's contradictions and call Brett Favre a liar and missed it. <br /><br />Under Peter's rules, Brett Favre would get 8 games for the two times he has retired and 4 games for the fiasco with the Packers last summer and that may be very lenient. I think I may email this question to Peter King as well. It's a great one. Thanks for the compliment, Mondays are probably my favorite day as well because I know there is a MMQB waiting for me.Bengoodfellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401971573776672570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-92105093087643077682009-05-18T15:05:00.000-04:002009-05-18T15:05:00.000-04:00So going from 16 to 18 games a year will make reco...So going from 16 to 18 games a year will make records meaningless? It's a shame, since PK apparently believes it didn't happen when the league went from 10 to 12, 12 to 14, or 14 to 16. When he's crowing that manning or Brady or someone is breaking a season record set in the 70s, he usually doesn't mention the two extra games.KentAllardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16034050997693995004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-64252553349665874252009-05-18T14:53:00.000-04:002009-05-18T14:53:00.000-04:00Ben - thought you might have caught on to this on...Ben - thought you might have caught on to this one.. but I had to chuckle and re-read it again.... but when King said "His serial lying and coverups should not be forgotten" - and that suspensions should result because of this? Ummm.. would that mean his butt-love crush Brett Favre should get suspended for 4 years given all of his 'serial lying'? C'mon Peter.. call a spade a spade.... Your write-ups of his MMQB are one of my highlights of the web at work on Mondays.... !Robnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102327997051254703.post-14749475595860497112009-05-18T14:28:00.000-04:002009-05-18T14:28:00.000-04:00My thing is that Moore is 70 years old and Mudd is...My thing is that Moore is 70 years old and Mudd is 67. Of course a good organization would have at least given thought to what's going to happen when those two guys are not around. If it weren't retirement, it could easily be health issues. I don't have any idea how it will all play out. I can see it going either way.<br /><br />Also, I certainly wouldn't risk a million+ dollars for what is likely only going to be a couple more years of work anyway.<br /><br />I personally think the main difference between Little's punishment and Vick's is that Little's crime (his first one, with the vehicular homocide) was in 1998, while Vick's was in 2007. I think the Internet & the growing nature of 24/7 coverage makes the spotlight shine brighter.The Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323030436625176444noreply@blogger.com