Quote:The NFC South of 2014 is a prime example of why I wish the NFL would go back to 3 Divisions in each conference instead of 4.   This despite that each conference will have a division consisting of 6 teams.   Having larger divisions would increase the chances of a division winner with a non winning record reaching the playoffs.   It would also enable the league to add a wildcard team to each conference w/o expanding the playoffs.   I don't expect this to happen but I think it's in the best interest of the league.

 

I disagree.  4 divisions makes for a perfect scheduling system.  The anomaly of a division winner with a losing record is just that, an anomaly.  We shouldn't consider making wholesale changes over an anomaly.  And though it may seem likely that the division winner out of the NFCS will end up with a losing record, it hasn't happened yet.  I still think the Saints are very capable of  going on a run.

 

At some point, the league will expand again and perhaps going to 3 divisions may make sense, but for now I'd say it's better to leave it alone.

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