The Greatest NFL Teams ? The Modern Age

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In 1978, the modern age in the NFL began as the contact rule and blocking rules were modified to open up the passing game. This allowed receivers to use the middle of the field. The NFL also went to a … Continue reading → (http://www.solecismic.com/frontierblog/?p=21)

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[Hammer]

Great read. Particularly enjoyed the modern day write-up. Mark Rypien and the 91 redskins were not on my radar. Then the no.1 spot further confirms you can be a great team without a great QB.

I think FOF models this pretty well now.

[marc_rdfl]

It feels about right. The 94 niners were a monster on offense - Steve Young said they knew that they were going to destroy San Deigo prior to the game and they did - so much so that they scripted their first N plays and didn't deviate (so I understand).

The 91 Skins were the era of their dominant O line plus a scary defense.

[Vaevictis_386]

It feels about right. The 94 niners were a monster on offense - Steve Young said they knew that they were going to destroy San Deigo prior to the game and they did - so much so that they scripted their first N plays and didn't deviate (so I understand).

The 91 Skins were the era of their dominant O line plus a scary defense.

Wasn't it a 49er signature that they would script a certain number of plays and just do them no matter what -- sort of like they cared more for the info they gained by running those plays than the results. Hadn't that been their routine for a long time?