POLL: 16-0 is more important than winning the superbowl?

fearless · 12-03-2007, 11:55 PM

I think so, the Pats have to go for immortality, 16-0 and not rest their starters. What do you think?

tblues2005 · 12-04-2007, 01:08 AM

I think they want both to be honest with you. They want to join the Dolphins in that category from what Shula has said gave them motivation.

onlòóker · 12-04-2007, 01:34 AM

They play the game to win championships. Regular season record means nothing when the playoffs start.

tullamore · 12-04-2007, 01:46 AM

If they go 16-0 and lose in the playoffs they will be known as chokers, not something Belichick wants on his resume. I think in the back of Belichick's mind he is thinking about his legacy and Super Bowl wins is what will define ones legacy the most.

fearless · 12-04-2007, 03:45 AM

Let me explain my logic:

A team wins the super bowl every year.

Only one team has had a perfect NFL season.

16-0 will be remembered more than ANY super bowl victory, imho.

imgv94 · 12-04-2007, 06:02 AM

It's not a perfect season unless they win the SuperBowl.

fearless · 12-04-2007, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imgv94

It's not a perfect season unless they win the SuperBowl.

They can't even take a shot at a perfect season unless they get to 16-0, the 16-0 will be remembered more than any one super bowl victory, imho.

imgv94 · 12-04-2007, 06:29 AM

Now that I think about it, you're actually right.

prop · 12-04-2007, 06:56 AM

well the 19-0 part is just a formality now.
Is it to early to start talking about 38-0?

SBR_John · 12-04-2007, 07:10 AM

I was one of the few that voted yes. Its an incredible feat in the NFL to go undefeated over a 16 game season! Winning the superbowl is great but its still just one game. Right?

fearless · 12-04-2007, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prop

well the 19-0 part is just a formality now.
Is it to early to start talking about 38-0?

hhsilver · 12-04-2007, 09:21 AM

Actually, in the 30s the Bears finished the regular season perfect and lost the title game. They are not remembered so much for the undefeated regular season.

I vote for super bowl. As good as 16-0 is, if they do it and lose in the playoffs, they will be looked at as not able to finish and the 16-0 will be tarnished.

thagame24 · 12-04-2007, 09:32 AM

It's all about the rings baby. 16-0 is a great thing for the media to hype, but i'll take a crummy 9-7 regular season with an upset super bowl win over a 16-0 season with an upset playoff loss any day.

Louisvillekid1 · 12-04-2007, 02:19 PM

16-0 means nothing. . . ONLY 19-0!