2014 NFL strength of schedule

Euphoria · 02-10-2014, 04:04 PM

I don't buy into this strength of scheduled BS.

Come next year they are different and it really comes down to match ups. So strength of schedule for last year to this year does it even matter?

TheOak · 02-11-2014, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

I don't buy into this strength of scheduled BS.

Come next year they are different and it really comes down to match ups. So strength of schedule for last year to this year does it even matter?

Which is why I started with "why not" lol

That said, there is so much that can and will change between now and then that it is just like mock drafts before free agency starts ..

Danno · 02-11-2014, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

Which is why I started with "why not" lol

That said, there is so much that can and will change between now and then that it is just like mock drafts before free agency starts ..

I think the way they calculate SOS is flawed, but you can look at any NFL schedule and determine which teams will probably be a tough out and which teams won't. There will be a few that buck the trend but for the most part any fan that follows football closely knows if your schedule is tough, about average, or relatively easy.

Looking at our schedule it appears its not that difficult compared to other seasons. But it also should be noted that the difference between the toughest schedule and the easiest schedule isn't glaring. All NFL teams can beat you if you don't play your best.

TheOak · 02-11-2014, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

I think the way they calculate SOS is flawed, but you can look at any NFL schedule and determine which teams will probably be a tough out and which teams won't. There will be a few that buck the trend but for the most part any fan that follows football closely knows if your schedule is tough, about average, or relatively easy.

Looking at our schedule it appears its not that difficult compared to other seasons. But it also should be noted that the difference between the toughest schedule and the easiest schedule isn't glaring. All NFL teams can beat you if you don't play your best.

That is because no calculation cant account for all of the variables that go into the difficulty of a schedule.

Only a hindsight can determine the rankings when you look at an item such as Payton manning having a lousy year, lousy referees, or injury. Any of those items can change the difficulty of a game or schedule.

ScottF · 02-13-2014, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

I think the way they calculate SOS is flawed, but you can look at any NFL schedule and determine which teams will probably be a tough out and which teams won't. There will be a few that buck the trend but for the most part any fan that follows football closely knows if your schedule is tough, about average, or relatively easy.

Looking at our schedule it appears its not that difficult compared to other seasons. But it also should be noted that the difference between the toughest schedule and the easiest schedule isn't glaring. All NFL teams can beat you if you don't play your best.

Yep, more subjective than Power Ratings but every bit as irrelevant

02-10-2014, 04:04 PM	#1
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: 2014 NFL strength of schedule I don't buy into this strength of scheduled BS. Come next year they are different and it really comes down to match ups. So strength of schedule for last year to this year does it even matter? RockyMountainSaint, ScottF, jeanpierre and 2 others like this.

02-11-2014, 08:18 AM	#2
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,043	Re: 2014 NFL strength of schedule Originally Posted by Euphoria I don't buy into this strength of scheduled BS. Come next year they are different and it really comes down to match ups. So strength of schedule for last year to this year does it even matter? Which is why I started with "why not" lol That said, there is so much that can and will change between now and then that it is just like mock drafts before free agency starts ..

02-11-2014, 08:57 AM	#3
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,751	Re: 2014 NFL strength of schedule Originally Posted by TheOak Which is why I started with "why not" lol That said, there is so much that can and will change between now and then that it is just like mock drafts before free agency starts .. I think the way they calculate SOS is flawed, but you can look at any NFL schedule and determine which teams will probably be a tough out and which teams won't. There will be a few that buck the trend but for the most part any fan that follows football closely knows if your schedule is tough, about average, or relatively easy. Looking at our schedule it appears its not that difficult compared to other seasons. But it also should be noted that the difference between the toughest schedule and the easiest schedule isn't glaring. All NFL teams can beat you if you don't play your best.

02-11-2014, 11:36 AM	#4
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,043	Re: 2014 NFL strength of schedule Originally Posted by Danno I think the way they calculate SOS is flawed, but you can look at any NFL schedule and determine which teams will probably be a tough out and which teams won't. There will be a few that buck the trend but for the most part any fan that follows football closely knows if your schedule is tough, about average, or relatively easy. Looking at our schedule it appears its not that difficult compared to other seasons. But it also should be noted that the difference between the toughest schedule and the easiest schedule isn't glaring. All NFL teams can beat you if you don't play your best. That is because no calculation cant account for all of the variables that go into the difficulty of a schedule. Only a hindsight can determine the rankings when you look at an item such as Payton manning having a lousy year, lousy referees, or injury. Any of those items can change the difficulty of a game or schedule.

02-13-2014, 10:21 AM	#5
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: 2014 NFL strength of schedule Originally Posted by Danno I think the way they calculate SOS is flawed, but you can look at any NFL schedule and determine which teams will probably be a tough out and which teams won't. There will be a few that buck the trend but for the most part any fan that follows football closely knows if your schedule is tough, about average, or relatively easy. Looking at our schedule it appears its not that difficult compared to other seasons. But it also should be noted that the difference between the toughest schedule and the easiest schedule isn't glaring. All NFL teams can beat you if you don't play your best. Yep, more subjective than Power Ratings but every bit as irrelevant

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