Climate change is a hot-button topic lately. Although controversial, science shows that rising CO2 levels in the atmosphere are adding to the greenhouse effect. Not only is this causing global warming, but also is attributable to violent storms, more frequent flooding, and extreme drought. If we are smart, we will do what we can to reverse the damage. We may have a difficult struggle ahead of us.
NFL franchises face a similar challenge. Some teams have suffered through years of playoff drought. Their fans are parched. They ache for a cool drink of playoff water, and dream of following the lush, heavenly river that leads to the Super Bowl. Management works hard trying to change the losing climate of their football club.
Teams that have enjoyed recent playoff success face similar struggles. They know too well that they sit in a precarious position. Without careful and constant effort, other teams are poised to displace them from their playoff oasis. Like the weather, the NFL climate is in constant flux. Today’s playoff success may simply be the last cool rain preceding a devastating drought.
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