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To: Robert F. Newton who wrote (19602)11/21/2007 10:08:12 AM
From: Bill  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 90393
 
What's up with McNabb? Seems to me his footwork in the pocket has seriously deteriorated, and that is the root of his throwing problems.



To: Robert F. Newton who wrote (19602)11/21/2007 10:49:38 AM
From: Bill  Respond to of 90393
 
Found this...

Five biggest point spreads in NFL history before this week:

1976 Steelers -24 over Bucs.

Final: Steelers, 42-0.

1993 49ers -23 over Bengals.

Final: 49ers, 21-8.

1987 49ers -23 over Falcons

(strike game).

Final: 49ers, 25-17.

1975 Raiders -22 over Browns.

Final: Raiders, 38-17.

1977 Cowboys -22 over Bucs.

Final: Cowboys, 23-7.

According to the Gold Sheet, there have been 23 games where the spread was 20 points or more. Only one team favored by 20 or more points lost the game outright - the Bengals 20-17 to the Chargers as 20-point faves in 1974.