Nfl head coach Jerry Glanville's side line conversation with a referee was caught on film one Sunday afternoon. The exchange lead to one of the nfl's most popular quotes, the nfl stands for not for long. Glanville was arguing a perceived blown call in that instance, but the the phrase has since been universally used. Some use the saying in reference to a coach on the hot seat. Others use the term in reference to the violent nature of the game. Five weeks into the 2010 season and the phrase is a warning to the 2009 playoff teams.
The nfc playoff teams from a year ago, New Orleans, Minnesota, Green Bay, Dallas, Arizona, and Philadelphia are a combined 14-14 after five weeks. The Cowboys and Vikings are sitting at the bottom of the nfc east and central. Their meeting in Minneapolis this Sunday afternoon is not a must win game, it's a play in game. The loser will drop to 1-4 and become a playoff after thought.
The afc playoff teams from a year ago, Indianapolis, San Diego, New England, Baltimore, Cincinnati, and New York have fared a little better with an 18-11 record at the five week mark. Their division counter parts are playing much better as well though. The Colts find themselves in a four way tie for the division lead at 3-2, but their 0-2 division record has them fighting up hill. The Chargers are also win less in their division at 0-2. With the emergence of the Texans, Titans, and Steelers, there may not be much wiggle room to squeeze in as a wild card this year. If recent parody is any indication, most of last year's playoff participants better enjoy it while they can.
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