Commentary

Length of season makes perfection almost impossible

Even though the Patriots lost the Super Bowl, they still defied the odds by winning 18 straight games, writes KC Joyner.

Originally Published: February 6, 2008
By KC Joyner | ESPN Insider
Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from KC Joyner's upcoming book, "Blindsided: Why The Left Tackle Is Overrated and Other Contrarian Football Thoughts."


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KC Joyner

NFL Insider
  • NFL and CFB analyst for ESPN Insider
  • Known as "The Football Scientist"
  • Uses proprietary metrics from game tape study

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