The Other Kind of Doormat: PLAYOFF DROUGHT

Now that the Jaguars have yet again blown their chances to win the Doormat Division (and get the #1 pick), let's talk about the futility that really eats at fans:  Not getting into the playoffs and not winning a playoff game. And since we're getting really close to the playoffs, what better time to remind ourselves just how long it's been since those bums got to the dance.

HERE they are, unvarnished, two lists-  Longest Playoff Drought and Longest Playoff Victory Drought

1. LONGEST PLAYOFF DROUGHT

1. BUFFALO BILLS  - 15  seasons  (can still make playoffs)
2. OAKLAND RAIDERS-  12
3. CLEVELAND BROWNS- 11 (can still make playoffs, but very very slim chance)
4.  ST. LOUIS RAMS- 10
5.  JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS- 7
6. TAMPA BAY BUCS- 7
7. TENNESSEE TITANS- 6
8.  MIAMI DOLPHINS- 5   (in playoff hunt)
9.  DALLAS COWBOYS- 4  (in playoff hunt)
10.  NEW YORK JETS- 4

15 seasons is a really long time.  However 23 seasons without a playoff victory is even more painful.

2. LONGEST PLAYOFF VICTORY DROUGHT

1.  CINCINNATI BENGALS-  23 seasons, including the last 3 years 1st round elimination
2.  DETROIT LIONS -  22 (lost 1st round last year)
3.  KANSAS CITY- 20  (Joe Montana was at QB last time they won one).
4.  BUFFALO BILLS- 18
5.  CLEVELAND BROWNS- 16
6.  MIAMI DOLPHINS- 13
7.  OAKLAND RAIDERS- 12
8.  TAMPA BAY BUCS-  12  (the 'Revenge of Chucky' has worked both ways)
9.  TENNESSEE TITANS- 11
10.  ST. LOUIS RAMS- 10

All five top teams in this list have a shot to make the playoffs, though nobody gives the Bengals a snowball's chance in hell of winning a playoff game, that's how bad their current, and longtime, reputation is.  And the Lions aren't being given a shot either.  However, I like the Lion's chances if they win out and have a BYE and then host a game.

The Lions (Kittens) are not really, truly off the Doormat Snide until they win a playoff game, and they and their fans know it.  The Chiefs look like a team that can't win against anybody with a winning record, and the Bills you have no idea. If they make the playoffs, they just might stumble into a win.


That's Today's VIEW FROM THE BASEMENT

-wacko