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16. Ya got that right! Look at the old Chargers with Dan Fouts. Always on the verge of being a

Mon Feb 3, 2014, 10:01 PM

Feb 2014

Superbowl winner but never getting there. He really may have been the greatest QB of all-time but they could never afford (or wouldn't afford) to pay to keep a balanced team around him. They filled the stadium every game despite letting other quality players go for years. They had a killer defense if you could have combined the players that came and went over about five years. Fred Dean was one that ended up with the 49ers.

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Seattle Seahawks just demonstrated to America why income inequality is a loser. [View all] Yavin4 Feb 2014 OP

I think this sums it up nicely... flying rabbit Feb 2014 #1

Yeah, I loved that video. n/t freshwest Feb 2014 #20

I am all for revoking the NFL's tax exempt status Timez Squarez Feb 2014 #2

Me too. nt kelliekat44 Feb 2014 #7

you think the Denver Broncos are a tax exempt organization? ProdigalJunkMail Feb 2014 #61

Never said Broncos. I said the NFL Timez Squarez Feb 2014 #64

then how does that stick it to John Elway? ProdigalJunkMail Feb 2014 #68

The teams are not tax exempt. former9thward Feb 2014 #62

Where did I say teams? Timez Squarez Feb 2014 #65

Fail. former9thward Feb 2014 #71

Denver made it to the superbowl with a "franchise" QB. Peyton just has a habit of choking in... yawnmaster Feb 2014 #3

Broncos made it by paying two teams who were not well balanced n/t Yavin4 Feb 2014 #4

I'm a Kansas City Chiefs fan. We are experts TheDebbieDee Feb 2014 #5

just have to enjoy each game for what it is...Like a cubs fan! eom yawnmaster Feb 2014 #11

Or a Bengals fan Art_from_Ark Feb 2014 #32

SeaHawks are one thing MFM008 Feb 2014 #43

I've got you beat. This is the home of the Royals... TheDebbieDee Feb 2014 #58

Elway choked too. DeSwiss Feb 2014 #36

If I recall the Bronco defense got run over in that game rufus dog Feb 2014 #46

I saw it. DeSwiss Feb 2014 #50

Hawks had the highest payroll in the NFL 1000words Feb 2014 #6

Which goes to show RobertEarl Feb 2014 #12

Hawks proved that PEDs can make a bunch of 5th, 6th, and undrafted players Drahthaardogs Feb 2014 #23

A post worthy of the ESPN blogs 1000words Feb 2014 #25

Harbaugh said it too Drahthaardogs Feb 2014 #29

Harbaugh isn't exactly known for his calm demeanor and diplomatic skills 1000words Feb 2014 #30

Hawks have an adderall problem Drahthaardogs Feb 2014 #35

adderall does not improve performance. liberal_at_heart Feb 2014 #63

Von Miller disagrees.... Drahthaardogs Feb 2014 #72

They were pumped on something rufus dog Feb 2014 #47

WHATEVER Mr Dixon Feb 2014 #67

Not at all. I am a KC fan. I like the Vikings, Charges, and Broncos in that order. Drahthaardogs Feb 2014 #73

One could also read it as a result of meddling with the market (a salary cap) JVS Feb 2014 #8

A better example would be the Ravens. hughee99 Feb 2014 #9

This will happen again to the seahawks JVS Feb 2014 #34

If they keep getting undrafted free agents like..... DeSwiss Feb 2014 #37

Yes, talent evaluation plays a big role in this as well, hughee99 Feb 2014 #40

You're right, it always helps when people..... DeSwiss Feb 2014 #49

I suspect it will, but some of their stars are younger players still under control, hughee99 Feb 2014 #38

has this been the case with previous winners ? also how did they make it to the finals ? JI7 Feb 2014 #10

Look at Peyton Manning's career Yavin4 Feb 2014 #15

i don't watch football at all JI7 Feb 2014 #18

Wilson is a newbie. Of course he is not being paid a ton right now. liberal_at_heart Feb 2014 #13

Ya got that right! Look at the old Chargers with Dan Fouts. Always on the verge of being a brewens Feb 2014 #16

Shitty assed owner rufus dog Feb 2014 #48

Nice analysis. SunSeeker Feb 2014 #14

I think you explained it in terms BuelahWitch Feb 2014 #17

I Think That's a Fair Assessment Upward Feb 2014 #19

+1 freshwest Feb 2014 #21

+2 TexasTowelie Feb 2014 #53

Your analogy makes sense. More even distribution of income lifts economies is a more bluestate10 Feb 2014 #22

thanks Yavin Cha Feb 2014 #24

Excellent OP! sheshe2 Feb 2014 #26

Richard Sherman Says The Seahawks Figured Out What Peyton Manning's Hand Signals Meant FarCenter Feb 2014 #27

Carroll revived something he learned from Monte Kiffin at Arkansas in '77 1000words Feb 2014 #28

Rommel you magnificent bastard! I READ YOUR BOOK AtheistCrusader Feb 2014 #44

Wow! wildeyed Feb 2014 #60

Given how much a SB is worth to your exboyfil Feb 2014 #31

And you might play a season or two more AtheistCrusader Feb 2014 #45

What? The Seahawks are owned by Microsoft. kwassa Feb 2014 #33

And that doesn't matter, it's not baseball. obxhead Feb 2014 #42

It's an interesting theory, but I don't think it pans out fishwax Feb 2014 #39

The problem is you can't keep those teams together long ProudToBeBlueInRhody Feb 2014 #41

What the Seahawks demonstrated was that Payton Manning is the ACTIVE LEADER among QBs cherokeeprogressive Feb 2014 #51

What's league minimum, like $460,000/year? Vashta Nerada Feb 2014 #52

interesting gopiscrap Feb 2014 #54

There is a little more to it. bluedigger Feb 2014 #55

Wilson will get a contract extension and a big payday Packerowner740 Feb 2014 #56

There is one thing that needs to be crystal clear about Peyton and his salary. Are_grits_groceries Feb 2014 #57

QB doesn't get much b/c he is still on his rookie contract. wildeyed Feb 2014 #59

Agreed Mr Dixon Feb 2014 #66

The 1% don't care n2doc Feb 2014 #69

I lost all respect for Manning when he started shilling for that asshole Arkana Feb 2014 #70

denver has never been good at balancing offense and defense fizzgig Feb 2014 #74