(06-16-2017, 04:20 AM)JagsFanSince95 Wrote:

(06-16-2017, 03:20 AM)Bullseye Wrote: Define "short playoff run."

1 and done. That's short, usually a wildcard one off. That is a short playoff run. A "long" or "deep" playoff run is winning a couple games, getting to the conference title game or a super bowl appearance. I know we haven't been to the playoffs in a while, so these things can be confusing. Some of us older fans were there when we were good, So I am glad I could clear this up for you.

Let's provide some additional clarification.

1.  I am a STH since 1995, and a pro football fan since 1977.  I have games on DVD dating back to Super Bowl III.  If you endeavor to condescend, at least endeavor to have a clue about your audience.

2.  The term "short playoff run" was vague, as it could have meant within the context of one season, or over the course of several seasons.  If a team made the playoffs seven straight years but was bounced from the playoffs early each time, does that constitute a "short playoff run" or something other than a short playoff run?  If a team goes to the conference championship game or Super Bowl one year and is not heard from again in subsequent postseasons, does that constitute a short playoff run or a long playoff run?  The distinction has an impact on the analysis.

Thee have been plenty of run dominant teams that have been to the playoffs over a sustained period, who may or may not have had great QBs (See Baltimore Ravens 2001 through 2011 who made the playoffs seven out of eleven seasons, making the conference title game only twice during that span)  Meanwhile the Manning era Colts had a run over seven years between 1999-2005, making the playoffs six of them, and reaching the conference championship only once.  Did they not have sustained success?

Assume for argument's sake Marrone leads the Jaguars to the AFC championship game this year, then the team reverts to Bradley-esque performances the next four seasons.  When it came to renewing his contract, would many Jaguars fans be happy with that?  Would you be in favor of renewing his contract under those circumstances?  Why or why not?

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