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Bearly a Top Team?


Parker was a model of consistency, but as of late things have gotten a little rocky Name: Parker Fulton 2015 Record: 4-9 Career Record: 76-64 Division Championships: 2 (2011 & 2014) Playoff Appearances: 5 (2006, 2007, 2010, 2011 & 2014) Playoff Wins: 6 Finals Appearances: 1 Brown Jackets: 1 Why the Bears?

Pop Quiz. Which NFL team has the most all time Wins and Points? Bet you didn't guess it was the Chicago Bears. If the Commissioner polled the same question about the DelFL, how many would guess the leader is Parker? Believe it or not, Parker has the most Wins (76) and most points (58,203) in DelFL history. He has dominated since the league's genesis. One of the most amazing stats about Parker comes from his failures, only 3 times has an 8-5 record failed to make the playoffs, Parker was 2 of those incidents (Giorgio being the other). Considering that Parker has made 5 playoffs apart from those failed 8-5 seasons is remarkable. Parker didn't have a bad season until 2013, and while he made a comeback in 2014, 2015 was another disaster. The DelFL's model of consistency is now suffering from the same volatility his fellow competitors know very well. Chicago Bears fans also know about volatility. Since 2001, every playoff qualifying season was preceded and followed by a losing season. The Bears were very dependable in the 1980's but those glory days are now far behind them, and many doubt that the organization will be able to regain that sort of stability. Regardless of what happens, they are one of the most prestigious organizations in the NFL. The same can be said about Parker. Will they recollect the confidence of their earlier days or is this capriciousness the new status quo? If it is the latter, those records might fall. Next: Bo

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