In 2007 the Patriots implemented a high powered offense with the combination of Tom Brady and Randy Moss. Nearly impossible to stop, the team rolled through the regular season 16-0, only to lose to the Giants in the Super Bowl.
All of a sudden the league had changed. Having a QB who could sling the ball around the field became a priority. Offensive teams, with great QB's, started tearing the league apart, QB's such as Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, and Peyton Manning were passing for 4000 yards without breaking a sweat. Fantasy Football teams were putting up insane numbers week in and week out. It was no longer about physical play but finesse.
What makes the NFL so great however is that teams adjust. Defense became even more important and the offseason focused on improving your defense, making it faster and more physical. The last two Super Bowl champs (Ravens and Seahawks) were teams with incredible defenses and serviceable QB's. Many say the NFL is a copy cat league but I believe it is a league that adjusts. It doesn't want to to copy the best, it wants to beat the best by getting that edge.
After 3 weeks into the 2014 NFL season we have seen the fruits of each teams labors. Even the teams without great QB's are competing with the greats. Defenses are shutting down those QB's who for the last few years have ripped through the NFL.
All of the above being said, the NFL will adjust again. Offenses will find a way to beat the aggressive defenses. Elite QB's will once again become the focus of the NFL. That is why we love this sport, just like in battle each team will find a way to gain an advantage over their opponent.
What do you think will be the next big need in the NFL? Offense Line? Big physical receivers?
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You just named everything that the Packers need.
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