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The Groin Pull: NFL Myth Busters

by Uncle Scurvy, Football Team Leader - RotoKingdom Staff Writer

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Article Written:
January, 18, 2010

MYTH #1: MOMENTUM CARRIES A TEAM THROUGH THE PLAYOFFS

The San Diego Chargers had won 11 games in a row going into the playoffs. No team was on a better, healthier winning streak than the Chargers. Myth busted.

MYTH #2: NEVER REST YOUR PLAYERS LATE IN THE SEASON. IT DESTROYS MOMENTUM.

Didn't I just tell you about 'momentum?' Nobody took more crap about resting players than the Colts this year. If the detractors' theory were going to hold up, it would have held up against the Ravens. It did not. The Colts were rested AND winners. Myth busted.

MYTH #3: YOU NEED A BIG-TIME QUARTERBACK TO WIN BIG-TIME GAMES

Mark Sanchez is solidly in the bottom half of the league in every individual category. The team category of 'wins' is the only thing that matters, and Sanchez has a great defensive, running team around him. Myth busted.

MYTH #4: YOU CAN'T PAY A KICKER TO THROW A GAME

Myth-bust pending verification of massive deposit into Nate Kaeding's bank account.

MYTH #5: TEAMS WITH SUPER BOWL EXPERIENCE HAVE THE EDGE IN THE PLAYOFFS. THEY KNOW HOW TO WIN THE BIG GAMES.

New Orleans Saints = no Super Bowl appearances EVER.
Minnesota Vikings = no Super Bowl appearances since 1977.
New York Jets = no Super Bowl appearances since 1969.

Myth basically busted.

- Uncle Scurvy - RotoKingdom Staff Writer