Your not curious you just want to argue about it...
But here is my one and only reply to the regression logic.
It can't be called regression when the teams record is
an average of 1 win less a year.
Also...
It can't be called regression when they previously made the
playoff's only to be blown out!
Regression is when you reach the Superbowl or the
Conference games... Like the NY Giants did or the Carolina Panthers.
Regression is like the Altanta Falcons or the 49er's.
What is it then?
It is the result of the team "Overachieving for decades..."
It's the result of, low to mid round draft picks since the
undeafeted years.
It is the result of Shula's greatest achievement and the
orginazations as well... Hardly any losing seasons.
That's what it is logically!
I'm done, believe it or not, the choice is yours.