How do you define a successful 2003 season?

[Da 'Fins]

I think we have to make it to the AFC championship (which we haven't come close to since ... was it '92 against the Bills? I think that was the year - we lost at home). If we make it there and DON'T get blown out, but lose a well played game, I would say it will be a successful season as you define it. It would be disappointing but we would prove we can compete with anyone. Any one NFL game can turn the wrong way on just a few plays, so there's no guarantee the best team in the league in a given year will win it all (Just see New England's SB victory - they were NOT the best team in football that year - all the breaks fell their way, including a horrific call against the Raiders). So, I would not ridicule the team if they lost a close game in the AFC championship - but I do believe they need to win the division as well and have a record comparable to the top teams in the league.

Short of that ... I think Dave's job will be on the line. If we don't get a bye and win a game but get blown out in the next, I think he'll be gone.

 

[Hellion]

SUPERBOWL

It's the only reason to play the game! If the Fins were a lesser team I would consider lesser goals.

 

[wizardsdad]

Originally posted by PhinPhreak


Well that depends on if they add the extra playoff team this year, if they do only one team gets a bye.

I think that was decided yesterday--no change in the playoffs for this year at least.:D

 

[phins_4_ever]

Depends on the site of the AFC Championship game.

Successfull would be two-fold:

a) the AFC Championship game is a must
*if on the road I would take a loss (even if it is painful) to to diminish the fact that we had a successful season
*if at home the game has to be won.

b) if we reach the superbowl I want to be competive

 

[phins_4_ever]

Originally posted by Hellion
SUPERBOWL

It's the only reason to play the game! If the Fins were a lesser team I would consider lesser goals.

I agree, its the only game you play for but what makes us so much more deserving than 75% of the teams in the league?

The 30 year superbowl champion drought?
The 20 year superbowl participation drought?

 

[Danny]

well, I'd start by being told that my new house is ready, then going to the ozzfest agu-28 to see Ozzy and then my dolphins would win the superbowl.