Help Me Remember the Last Time a Team was Overhyped (1 Viewer)

[The Jerk]

It is unbelievable how many football media proclaimed them as Super Bowl contenders only to see them come out and be almost unwatchable, let alone fortunate to beat the Titans today. To this point, they have performed as the worst team in their division, which isn't exactly the toughest in the league.

Specifically, when was the last time a team that did not make the playoffs the previous season was overhyped to this degree?

Edited to fix grammar in topic description.

 

[Peyton Marino]

the stillers prior to the 2006 season.

 

[avoiding injuries]

It's been a while.

 

[PatsWillWin]

 

[Armando]

Probably the Lions last year.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Probably the Lions last year.

People weren't talking about the Lions going to the Super Bowl.This Miami team was way overrated.

 

[The Jerk]

the stillers prior to the 2006 season.

I know you're a Bengal fan, but I thought you could read. Or maybe you are now claiming that not only did the Steelers not win the Super Bowl, but they also did not even make the playoffs last year? Keep on going, and soon you'll be posting that the Steelers don't even exist.

 

[KnowledgeReignsSupreme]

The Cardinals every preseason for as long as I can remember.

 

[jurb26]

Umm, how about they aren't even the most overhyped team this year in their own state.

 

[Armando]

Umm, how about they aren't even the most overhyped team this year in their own state.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Umm, how about they aren't even the most overhyped team this year in their own state.

Seriously? I didn't hear anything on Tampa. I think most thought they were a borderline playoff team at best.

 

[jurb26]

Umm, how about they aren't even the most overhyped team this year in their own state.

Seriously? I didn't hear anything on Tampa. I think most thought they were a borderline playoff team at best.

Huh?

 

[The Jerk]

Umm, how about they aren't even the most overhyped team this year in their own state.

I didn't see today's game, but it seems to me that the Bucs effort vs. Carolina was much better than anything the Dolphins have put up in their three games. 1-2 beats 0-3, but it's not just the record, it's the performance.

 

[Peyton Marino]

the stillers prior to the 2006 season.

I know you're a Bengal fan, but I thought you could read. Or maybe you are now claiming that not only did the Steelers not win the Super Bowl, but they also did not even make the playoffs last year? Keep on going, and soon you'll be posting that the Steelers don't even exist.

what?I only read the title if that's what you're wondering.

 

[Armando]

Umm, how about they aren't even the most overhyped team this year in their own state.

Seriously? I didn't hear anything on Tampa. I think most thought they were a borderline playoff team at best.

LOL clean out your ears thenPlease stop saying what "most" think. TIA

 

[cantrell]

Kansas City Chiefs before the 1998 season is one I recall.

 

[jurb26]

Umm, how about they aren't even the most overhyped team this year in their own state.

I didn't see today's game, but it seems to me that the Bucs effort vs. Carolina was much better than anything the Dolphins have put up in their three games. 1-2 beats 0-3, but it's not just the record, it's the performance.

Car is overrated too.

 

[The Jerk]

Umm, how about they aren't even the most overhyped team this year in their own state.

I didn't see today's game, but it seems to me that the Bucs effort vs. Carolina was much better than anything the Dolphins have put up in their three games. 1-2 beats 0-3, but it's not just the record, it's the performance.

Car is overrated too.

Quite likely, however, I'd venture they're better than the Bills AND much better than the Titans.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Umm, how about they aren't even the most overhyped team this year in their own state.

Seriously? I didn't hear anything on Tampa. I think most thought they were a borderline playoff team at best.

LOL clean out your ears thenPlease stop saying what "most" think. TIA

Are you an English speaker? Check my predictions thread guy. Less than half thought the Bucs would even make the playoffs ande only Capella had them in the Super Bowl. That would be "most people" which in English sometimes suggests a "majority." Thanks for playing.

 

[jurb26]

Umm, how about they aren't even the most overhyped team this year in their own state.

I didn't see today's game, but it seems to me that the Bucs effort vs. Carolina was much better than anything the Dolphins have put up in their three games. 1-2 beats 0-3, but it's not just the record, it's the performance.

Car is overrated too.

Quite likely, however, I'd venture they're better than the Bills AND much better than the Titans.

Even if they are. TB has looked flat pathetic until a late surge in today's game. I'd say Mia has at least put up better efforts by playing Pitt tough on the road and putting up at least 1 W. The Buf game was close too.

 

[The Jerk]

the stillers prior to the 2006 season.

I know you're a Bengal fan, but I thought you could read. Or maybe you are now claiming that not only did the Steelers not win the Super Bowl, but they also did not even make the playoffs last year? Keep on going, and soon you'll be posting that the Steelers don't even exist.

what?I only read the title if that's what you're wondering.

Fair enough -- just playing with you anyway.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Umm, how about they aren't even the most overhyped team this year in their own state.

Seriously? I didn't hear anything on Tampa. I think most thought they were a borderline playoff team at best.

Huh?

What were you saying? Were you saying the Bucs were overrated? Or Florida State?

 

[Armando]

Umm, how about they aren't even the most overhyped team this year in their own state.

Seriously? I didn't hear anything on Tampa. I think most thought they were a borderline playoff team at best.

LOL clean out your ears thenPlease stop saying what "most" think. TIA

Are you an English speaker? Check my predictions thread guy. Less than half thought the Bucs would even make the playoffs ande only Capella had them in the Super Bowl. That would be "most people" which in English sometimes suggests a "majority." Thanks for playing.

Really don't give two ####s about your predictions thread. More people had the Bucs in the playoffs than the Dolphins. Oh sorry, I don't have a lame ### prediction thread to speak as to 'most' think. Tool.

 

[Outkast]

how about the 2006 Carolina Panthers

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Umm, how about they aren't even the most overhyped team this year in their own state.

Seriously? I didn't hear anything on Tampa. I think most thought they were a borderline playoff team at best.

LOL clean out your ears thenPlease stop saying what "most" think. TIA

Are you an English speaker? Check my predictions thread guy. Less than half thought the Bucs would even make the playoffs ande only Capella had them in the Super Bowl. That would be "most people" which in English sometimes suggests a "majority." Thanks for playing.

Really don't give two ####s about your predictions thread. More people had the Bucs in the playoffs than the Dolphins. Oh sorry, I don't have a lame ### prediction thread to speak as to 'most' think. Tool.

So you're a little "slow" then. That's ok. Did you just say this?

Please stop saying what "most" think. TIA

then this?

More people had the Bucs in the playoffs than the Dolphins.

You just youself in consecutive posts. Well done. That's pretty hard even for a non English speaker.

 

[Tony Jabroni]

Kansas City Chiefs before the 1998 season is one I recall.

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrmando Alejandro Essssssssssssssssssstrada Joo still got nothing on football baby haha.......

 

[The Jerk]

Umm, how about they aren't even the most overhyped team this year in their own state.

I didn't see today's game, but it seems to me that the Bucs effort vs. Carolina was much better than anything the Dolphins have put up in their three games. 1-2 beats 0-3, but it's not just the record, it's the performance.

Car is overrated too.

Quite likely, however, I'd venture they're better than the Bills AND much better than the Titans.

Even if they are. TB has looked flat pathetic until a late surge in today's game. I'd say Mia has at least put up better efforts by playing Pitt tough on the road and putting up at least 1 W. The Buf game was close too.

On the other hand, both of the other teams that beat TB are still undefeated, whereas the Bills and Steelers have each lost both of their other games. I'll settle for the fact that TB was also overrated, but I don't recall the media being as high on TB as Miami. You may be right -- perhaps I just missed it.

 

[The Jerk]

how about the 2006 Carolina Panthers

At least they made it to the conference championship game last year (thereby earning some media attention), and I think they get some measure of a free pass by not having their best offensive player on the field for the first two games.

 

[jurb26]

Umm, how about they aren't even the most overhyped team this year in their own state.

I didn't see today's game, but it seems to me that the Bucs effort vs. Carolina was much better than anything the Dolphins have put up in their three games. 1-2 beats 0-3, but it's not just the record, it's the performance.

Car is overrated too.

Quite likely, however, I'd venture they're better than the Bills AND much better than the Titans.

Even if they are. TB has looked flat pathetic until a late surge in today's game. I'd say Mia has at least put up better efforts by playing Pitt tough on the road and putting up at least 1 W. The Buf game was close too.

On the other hand, both of the other teams that beat TB are still undefeated, whereas the Bills and Steelers have each lost both of their other games. I'll settle for the fact that TB was also overrated, but I don't recall the media being as high on TB as Miami. You may be right -- perhaps I just missed it.

I'd say that both teams were expected to be in the playoffs by most people. At least from what I've heard and seen. TB has simply looked lost and is 0-3. I don't care if they have played "tougher" teams so far. As you said before, it's about the performance.

 

[majstro]

2003 Oakland Raiders. After losing the super bowl, they went 4-12.

2002 St. Louis Rams. After losing the super bowl, they went 7-9.

Not too many people saw those two free-falls coming.

 

[redman]

How 'bout the 2006 Bucs?

 

[The Jerk]

2003 Oakland Raiders. After losing the super bowl, they went 4-12. 2002 St. Louis Rams. After losing the super bowl, they went 7-9.Not too many people saw those two free-falls coming.

Agreed. However, I'm asking about teams who did not make the playoffs the previous season and were blown up by the media into imminent juggernauts.

 

[jetpack]

2003 Oakland Raiders. After losing the super bowl, they went 4-12. 2002 St. Louis Rams. After losing the super bowl, they went 7-9.Not too many people saw those two free-falls coming.

Agreed. However, I'm asking about teams who did not make the playoffs the previous season and were blown up by the media into imminent juggernauts.

The Falcons ususally come to mind. No specific year, just any Vick was the QB. Virtually any/all NFC East teams on a yearly basis.