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Old 03-03-2017, 09:20 AM   #1290
howard_the_duck
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Originally Posted by zukes View Post
I'd swap NFL and NHL. Yeah, if the QB or top WR gets hurt, maybe a top LB, but other than that, the loss of one player in the NFL can be covered up very easily.

I'd argue that any top 6 forward or top 4 d-man or a starting goalie hurts an NHL team more.

I agree with your premise though. Look at the Cardinals who seem to lose a pitcher from their rotation every year and are still fantastic.
Yeah, very position dependent for the NFL, unless you're the Patriots. Lose Gronk, arguably best TE in NFL history? No problem...super bowl.
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