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Originally Posted by fotze
When you have crappy, reactionary management ownership it seems to be the only way.
I don't follow NFL much at all but it seems those teams can turn around their fortunes much quicker than the NHL. Not sure why though.
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The players NFL teams draft are typically 21. That makes the draft much less of a crapshoot than an 18 year-old draft. It also means players are often ready to step into the roster and play meaningful roles the season after they're drafted. So if you have a weak o-line, you can draft a couple o-linemen with early picks and the next season have a good o-line.
Also, as Tinordi pointed out, NFL teams don't hesitate to move out aging players and replace them with younger and cheaper alternatives. I suppose they're more secure in the loyalty of their fanbases, and don't have to rely on veteran stars to inspire loyalty.