What Could've Been- A NFL Timeline

Offense has:
Luck, Miller, Gronk, Jeffery, and Cooks.

Defense has:
Eric Berry, Aldon Smith, Justin Houston, Lane and Butler

With a defensive minded coach of Jim Harbaugh. So, it was plausible of the quick turn around IMO.
 
With a defensive minded coach of Jim Harbaugh
So the team was literaly a QB away of sucess...and when they got it when moved...yeah that is worse that the browns , the only way would have been worse would be they were still named bills when they won it
 
Disclaimer:
I’m summing up the last two seasons to finish the timeline up. Due to, A Writer’s Block. B Laziness. C Alot of shit is happening these next two weeks, then bam the holidays, so I figured instead of stalling the last two updates, I’ll finish it up. The Super Bowls will still be full game format however.



2015 NFL Season Recap

“With the First Overall Draft pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Tennessee Titans select…Marcus Mariota, Quarterback from University of Oregon.”

“With the Second Overall Draft pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders select...Jameis Winston, Quarterback from Florida State University.”

“With the Fourth Overall Draft pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select...Amari Cooper, Wide Receiver from University of Alabama.”

“With the Eighth Overall Draft pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns select…Todd Gurley, Running Back from University of Georgia.”

“With the Ninth Overall Draft pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Washington Redskins select...Devante Parker, Wide Receiver from University of Louisville.”

“With the Thirteenth Overall Draft pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys select...Melvin Gordon, Running Back from University of Wisconsin.”

“With the Thirty-Third Overall Draft pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans select...Landon Collins, Safety from University of Alabama.”

“With the Eighty-Third Overall Draft pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks select...David Johnson, Running Back from University of Northern Iowa.”

“With the Hundred & Forty-Third pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans select...Jay Ajayi, Running Back from Boise State University.”

AFC Standings:
1. New England Patriots 13-3
2. Baltimore Ravens 12-4
3. Miami Dolphins 11-5
4. Houston Texans 11-5
5. Birmingham Tide 10-6
6. San Diego Chargers 9-7

NFC Standings:
1. New Orleans Saints 13-3
2. Dallas Cowboys 12-4
3. Detroit Lions 11-5
4. New York Giants 10-6
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10-6
6. Arizona Cardinals 9-7

MVP: Cam Newton, Quarterback from Detroit Lions, 5,024 Total Yards, 48 Total Touchdowns, 11 total turnovers.

Playoffs Summary

Miami Dolphins def. San Diego Chargers 38-33
A high scoring affair, which many say was the last game of Peyton Manning. The Dolphins pick up the victory after Clay Matthews bats down 2 passes to force the Chargers to go 4 & out on their last drive.
New York Giants def. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-21
What many thought could’ve been a high scoring affair, was a mediocre offensive game, but both team’s defenses combined for 6 turnovers, including two interceptions by Giants’ Richard Sherman.
Houston Texans def. Birmingham Tide 28-24
The defending champions get upsetted by the Houston Texans, as rookie Jay Ajayi kept his team ahead with 3 scores to answer the Tide’s scoring drives. He finishes the day with 129 yards and 3 TDs.
Detroit Lions def. Arizona Cardinals 42-35
This game is branded as the duel between Cam Newton and Odell Beckham jr. Newton would finish the game with 5 total touchdowns, and Beckham with 3. The Cardinals would lose when Eli Manning threw a game sealing interception to Josh Norman.

New England Patriots def. Houston Texans 31-20
The Houston Texans put up a valiant fight in the first half, as the Texans had the halftime lead at 13-10. However, the second half Tom Brady takes over in the second half, putting up 4 touchdowns in the two quarters.
Dallas Cowboys los. Detroit Lions 20-24
The Detroit Lions manage to upset the Dallas Cowboys, mostly due to Cam Newton's 4 total touchdowns. Sophomore Quarterback Derek Carr struggled in the first half, before bouncing back in the second, nearly completely a 17-6 halftime score comeback.
Baltimore Ravens def. Miami Dolphins 31-17
Peyton Manning’s final NFL game wasn’t a pretty one for him. Turning the ball over four times, including the game sealing pick 6 by Kiko Alonso. The Baltimore Ravens also struggled on offense, but was able to get the job done.
New Orleans Saints los. New York Giants 18-21
The battle of field goal kickers as it would be branded, the two teams would looked good on offense, until they got in scoring range, and would stall out resulting in a field goal battle. The New York Giants would seal the deal with Richard Sherman batting away the final pass in the endzone.

New England Patriots los. Baltimore Ravens 21-23
The teams would keep the game a low scoring affair, until the 4th Quarter where the team’s offenses would come alive, trading the lead until the Ravens Kicker Justin Tucker would send his team into the Super Bowl with a game winning 32 yard kick.
Detroit Lions los. New York Giants 13-24
The New York Giants defense would play a large part in sending their team to the Super Bowl, in large part to Jamie Collins would force 3 fumbles on Cam Newton, two which his team would recover. The league MVP would finish with only 189 total yards, and 1 touchdown.

Super Bowl 50
-cut into the 1st Quarter-
“And after that incompletion to Freeman from Wilson, the Ravens kicking unit is coming out to try to put points on the board. Official 40 yard kick for him. The teams are lining up, the snap and the hold looks good, and the kick will...be in and the Ravens score the first 3 points of the game, leading 3-0 with 6:24 left in the 1st Quarter.”

-cut into the 1st Quarter-
“3rd & 2 for the Giants. At the Ravens 20 yard line. Rivers under center. The snap comes, fakes the handoff to Jennings, before he fires over the middle to Jones, who is up the field and will extend out into the endzone! The New York Giants score the game’s first touchdown thanks to Julio Jones. They now lead 6-3.”

-cut into the 2nd Quarter-
“The Ravens again stalling out in the Giants’ territory, and they will have to settle for 3 points. A 39 yard kick this time around for Justin Tucker. The teams are lined up, the snap comes in and the kick is going to be...down the uprights again, and now it will be a 7-6 game, with 10:39 left in the first half.”

-cut into the 2nd Quarter-
“Now after the Ravens’ second field goal, the Giants start at their own 18 yard line after the kickoff return. Rivers in shotgun formation, the snap comes in, he gives it to Jennings and he will take it up the middle, hit by Benjamin and...the ball is out! The Ravens scoop it up, Alonso is returning it, Rivers misses his legs and the Ravens score! They now retake the lead!”

-cut into the 2nd Quarter-
“Now after the 2 minute warning, the Giants will have a fresh set of downs from the 5 yard run by Jennings. Rivers under center again, he will get the snap and Jennings picks up the block, Rivers will then fire over the middle, Jones is there to make the catch, and is untouched into the endzone! The Giants now retake the lead!”

-cut into the 3rd Quarter-
“The Ravens can add on another 3 points here. Taking the opening drive of the second half down the field, but the Giants defense again bending not breaking. A now 46 yard kick for Justin Tucker. 2-2 here today, the Ravens still trailing 14-13. The snap comes in, and the kick...puts the Ravens back in the lead, 16-14 with 9:02 left in the 3rd Quarter.”

“Now after another Justin Tucker field goal. Tucker is now ready to boot the ball deep, Sproles is ready for the return. The kick is deep into the endzone, Sproles collects it and now is coming out of the endzone, down the sidelines but then cuts out to the left, gets past a few blocks, past Tucker and now into the empty field ahead of him, and just like tat the Giants retake the lead now!”

-cut into the 4th Quarter-
“Wilson now under center. 2nd & 5 to go for the Ravens. Still trailing 21-16 with 8:39 left in the game. At the Giants 29 yard line. The snap, he fakes the handoff to Freeman, and now will keep it himself, on the outside edge, a few blocks and he is into the endzone himself! The Ravens score their first offensive touchdown of the day to take the 22-21 lead!”

“Now the Ravens are staying out on the field to make it a 3 point lead. Wilson in shotgun formation now, he gets the snap, has time nobody opened he’s now back pedaling before cutting to his right, he’ll keep it himself again, and he will...be inches short of the goal line! Jamie Collins makes the tackle!”

-cut into the 4th Quarter-
“This kick from Josh Brown will win the Super Bowl for the New York Giants. It is being billed as a 42 yard kick. The teams are lining up. Still a 22-21 game, with 8 seconds to go. The snap, the hold….wait the referees are blowing the play dead, as it looks like there is a flag on the field.”

“False Start, Number 67, 5 yard penalty, repeat 3rd down.”

“After that, it will now be a 47 yard kick for the Josh Brown. The Ravens can only watch as they have no timeouts, the snap comes in, the hold appears laces out and the kick...wins the Super Bowl for the New York Giants! They defeat the Baltimore Ravens 24-22 thanks to Josh Brown! What a game!”

Final Score
Giants 24 Ravens 22


Author’s Notes:
So yeah, sorry about the shortened season but it’ll probably be for the best to get things wrapped up. I decided to give Phillip Rivers his dues as the man deserves a ring OTL and ITTL. So enjoy this update, and the last one will becoming soon.
 
2016 NFL Season Recap

“With the First Overall Draft pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select...Jared Goff, Quarterback from University of California.”

“With the Second Overall Draft pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, the New York Jets select...Carson Wentz, Quarterback from North Dakota State University.”

“With the Fourth Overall Draft pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars select...Ezekiel Elliott, Running Back from Ohio State University.”

“With the Thirty-Seventh Overall Draft pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs select...Derrick Henry, Running Back from University of Alabama.”

“With the Ninety-First Overall Draft pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers select...Jacoby Brissett, Quarterback from North Carolina State University.”

“With the Hundred & Thirty-Second Overall Draft pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars select...Dak Prescott, Quarterback from Mississippi State University.”

“With the Hundred & Sixty-Fourth Overall Draft pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select...Tyreek Hill, Wide Receiver from West Alabama University.”

AFC Standings:
1. Baltimore Ravens 12-4
2. New England Patriots 12-4
3. Jacksonville Jaguars 11-5
4. Houston Texans 10-6
5. Birmingham Tide 10-6
6. Pittsburgh Steelers 9-7

NFC Standings:
1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13-3
2. New Orleans Saints 12-4
3. Green Bay Packers 11-5
4. Chicago Bears 10-6
5. Washington Redskins 10-6
6. Seattle Seahawks 9-7

MVP: Le’Veon Bell, Running Back from Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1,849 Yards 19 Total Touchdowns, 3 fumbles.

Playoffs Summary
Jacksonville Jaguars los. Pittsburgh Steelers 17-23
The Pittsburgh Steelers do a good job in shutting down rookie Ezekiel Elliott, holding him to only 73 yards total. The Steelers would quickly march out to a 23-0 lead, but the Jaguars almost completed the comeback, but came up short on their last drive.
Chicago Bears los. Washington Redskins 14-16
A defensive matchup between the two teams, which would see only 3 total touchdowns between the teams, the Washington Redskins would make the game winning 49 yard field goal as time expired.
Houston Texans los. Birmingham Tide 14-28
The Birmingham Tide would get their revenge from last year’s playoff loss to Houston, thanks in large part to Andrew Luck’s 4 Touchdowns, which included 3 to Rob Gronkowski. The Texans offense would struggle when Jay Ajayi would go down with a knee injury early in the second quarter.
Green Bay Packers def. Seattle Seahawks 38-35 O.T
A back and forth game until the fourth quarter. The Seattle Seahawks would lead 35-21 with 8:22 left. However, Marshawn Lynch would lead the comeback for his team, racking up 89 yards and 2 touchdowns in that 8 minute span to send the game into overtime. In overtime, the Green Bay Packers would march down the field, and make the Game Winning Field Goal.

Baltimore Ravens los. Pittsburgh Steelers 23-27
The Pittsburgh Steelers would upset divisional rivals thanks in large part to their defensive effort, intercepting Russell Wilson 3 times, including the game sealing interception by Sean Lee on the Ravens’ last drive.
New Orleans Saints def. Green Bay Packers 35-24
The New Orleans Saints won in large part to Quarterback Aaron Rodgers being responsible for all 5 touchdowns, 4 passing and 1 rushing. The Green Bay Packers tried to keep up, but Colin Kaepernick would fumble on three consecutive drives to kill any chance to win the game.
New England Patriots def. Birmingham Tide 37-34 O.T
A shootout from the start of the game, the halftime score would be 20-20. The games would continue to go back and forth, and the game would go into Overtime. In overtime, Andrew Luck would throw an interception on 3rd down to set up the Patriots Game Winning 48 yard field goal.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers def. Washington Redskins 38-17
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominated the game from the start, as their high power offense quickly put the game out of range for the Redskins. The halftime score would read 28-3, and the Buccaneers would keep their foot on the gas pedal, to finish up at 38-17.


New England Patriots los. Pittsburgh Steelers 21-24
The Pittsburgh Steelers would upset the heavily favored New England Patriots in large part to Antonio Brown’s breakout performance, which ended up being 120 Yards and 2 Touchdowns. The Steelers defense would once again seal the game with an interception, this time thanks to Safety Mike Mitchell.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers def. New Orleans Saints 34-30
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ offense would again come hot of the gates hot, taking a quick 24-10 lead at halftime. The second half would see the New Orleans Saints make a comeback, to tie the game 24-24, but the Buccaneers would wear out as much clock, and score twice with league MVP Le’Veon Bell.

Super Bowl 51
-cut into the 1st Quarter-
“And the Pittsburgh Steelers will have to settle for 3 on the game’s first drive. 3 straight incompletions after getting to the Buccaneers 23 yard line. Now a 40 yard kick for Chris Boswell. The teams are lined up, the snap and hold are both good...and the kick is also good. The Pittsburgh Steelers strike first to get an early 3-0 lead here.”

-cut into the 1st Quarter-
“Now after the kickoff that sailed out of the endzone, the high powered Tampa Bay Buccaneers will take over at their own 20 yard line. Matt Ryan starts under center, Bell behind him. The snap, fakes the handoff, and Ryan will step up and fire it deep...hauled in by Cooper, the Mitchell is chasing him but Cooper is into the endzone! Just like that the Buccaneers take the 6-3 lead!”

-cut into the 1st Quarter-
“The Steelers are going to have to settle for another field goal here. Now a 43 yard kick for Chris Boswell. The teams are lined up, the snap comes in and the hold is good, as well as the kick. Now a 7-6 game here, with 6:29 left in the 1st Quarter.”

-cut into the 2nd Quarter-
“The incompletion to Johnson will now bring out their kicking unit. An official 35 yard kick for Roberto Aguayo. The snap will come in, the hold looks good and the kick...adds onto Tampa Bay’s lead. Now a 10-6 game with 13:20 left in the 2nd Quarter.”

-cut into the 2nd Quarter-
“2nd & 4 to go for the Steelers. At their own 40 yard line. Still a 10-6 game here. Smith under center, will fake the handoff to Ingram and he will take it himself, out to the left he will be brought down past the first down marker.”

Camera shows Smith holding his foot
“Not a good sight for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Alex Smith holding his foot as he needs help to come off the field.”

“1st & 10 at their own 48 yard line now. Rookie Jacoby Brissett now has to come into the game for the injured Alex Smith. Brissett under center will hand it off to Ingram who takes it up the middle, and the ball is loose! The Buccaneers scoop it up and Ayers is gone down the field! They add another Touchdown to their lead!”

-cut into the 2nd Quarter-
“Tampa Bay Buccaneers can now add onto their lead going into halftime. Leading 17-6 here, 5 seconds left in the first half. A 32 yard kick for Roberto Aguayo. The snap comes in, the hold and the kick...will make the halftime score 20-6 going into the break.”

-cut into the 3rd Quarter-
“The Steelers are going to go for their third Field Goal of the game. An official 45 yard kick for Chris Boswell. Still a 20-6 game here, with 6:20 in the 3rd Quarter. The teams are lined up, the snap comes in and the kick will...be down the middle, and the Steelers chip into the lead now 20-9.”

-cut into the 3rd Quarter-
“3rd & Goal for the Buccaneers. 20-9 with 1:30 left in the 3rd Quarter. At the Steelers 5 yard line. Ryan under center, he fakes the handoff to Bell, before dropping back and then dumps it off to Bell, who is into the endzone! The Buccaneers will add another touchdown, 26-9 waiting the PAT.”

-cut into the 4th Quarter-
“Brissett under center. At the Buccaneers 48 yard line, the Steelers are still trailing 27-9 with 10:03 left in the game. The snap, a handoff to Ingram, no a fake Brissett fires over the middle to...picked off Grimes! He’s down the sidelines, past Brissett, being chased by Ingram and he will be...tackled into the endzone! Now a 33-9 game, the Buccaneers are pouring it on here!”

-cut into the 4th Quarter-
“Brissett fires into the endzone, and the Steelers get their first touchdown of the game, Brown hauls in the catch, but it’s probably a case of too little, too late.”

Final Score
Buccaneers 34 Steelers 16


Author’s Notes:
And with that, the timeline is over. I finally managed to complete one, even if I cheated on the last two seasons. This season I had a trouble of picking an AFC winner, since I had the plans of that high powered Buccaneers to win a blowout. So I decided to go with the Steelers as they would be outmatched. So enjoy the last update. I will be posting one last post in a few minutes, with a summary of Super Bowl Winners, MVPs, Starting Quarterbacks,Plans I decided to go against that I originally planned and any loose ends the butterflies might have affected.
 
Super Bowl Winners
uper Bowl 39- Steelers def. Eagles
MVP Plaxico Burress

Super Bowl 40- Colts def. Seahawks
MVP Peyton Manning

Super Bowl 41- Patriots def. Bears
MVP Tom Brady

Super Bowl 42- Chargers def. Packers
MVP Larry Fitzgerald

Super Bowl 43- Steelers def. Giants
MVP James Harrison

Super 44- Saints def. Raiders
MVP Aaron Rodgers

Super Bowl 45- Cardinals def. Colts
MVP Wes Welker

Super Bowl 46- Chargers def. Cowboys
MVP Drew Brees

Super Bowl 47- Panthers def. Patriots
MVP Joe Flacco

Super Bowl 48- Dolphins def. Saints
MVP Peyton Manning

Super Bowl 49- Tide def. Lions
MVP Andrew Luck

Super Bowl 50- Giants def. Ravens
MVP Julio Jones

Super Bowl 51- Buccaneers def. Steelers
MVP Matt Ryan

MVP Winners:
2004- Peyton Manning
2005- Drew Brees
2006- Tom Brady
2007- Randy Moss
2008- Kurt Warner
2009- Reggie Bush
2010- Peyton Manning
2011- Aaron Rodgers
2012- Peyton Manning
2013- Tom Brady
2014- Aaron Rodgers
2015- Cam Newton
2016- Le'Veon Bell

Starting Quarterbacks:
Patriots- Tom Brady
Dolphins- Jimmy Garoppolo
Jets- Carson Wentz
Tide- Andrew Luck

Steelers- Alex Smith
Ravens- Russell Wilson
Browns- Ben Roethlisberger
Bengals- Jared Goff

Texans- Nick Foles
Colts- Ryan Tannehill
Jags- Dak Prescott
Titans- Marcus Mariota

Chargers- Drew Brees
Broncos- Tony Romo
Raiders- Jameis Winston
Chiefs- Jay Cutler

Cowboys- Derek Carr
Giants- Phillip Rivers
Eagles- Deshaun Watson
Redskins- Tyrod Taylor

Packers- Colin Kaepernick
Lions- Cam Newton
Bears- Teddy Bridgewater
Vikings- Sam Bradford

Saints- Aaron Rodgers
Falcons- Matthew Stafford
Panthers- Joe Flacco
Bucs- Matt Ryan

Cardinals- Eli Manning
Seahawks- Andy Dalton
49ers- Kirk Cousins
Rams- Blake Bortles

Plans Originally Planned That I went against:
-Trump was Plan A for Commissioner but I nearly went with Plan B of some sort of politician either being Jeb Bush or was even considering Obama.
-Super Bowl 50 would've been a Manning Bowl rematch.
-Chiefs were planned to go to LA, but decided against it.
-Nick Saban would've joined the NFL later on, was even considering actually ending up with the Dolphins.
-Peyton Manning joining the Dallas Cowboys as a 'dark side' thing like Lebron did in Miami OTL.
-Peyton Manning joining the Miami Dolphins, and Alex Smith would've been traded to the Green Bay Packers for the irony of him taking Kaepernick's job.
-Tim Tebow never leaving for baseball.
-Tim Tebow pursing a basketball career, because why not.

Loose-Ends:

-Roger Goodell is rarely seen again after losing out as being the Commissioner.
-Hillary Clinton defeats Jeb Bush in 2016 Election. (I don't care what your opinions are, cry about this somewhere else)
 
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And with that, the timeline is over. I finally managed to complete one, even if I cheated on the last two seasons. This season I had a trouble of picking an AFC winner, since I had the plans of that high powered Buccaneers to win a blowout.
Thanks for the TL, was an interesting train of thought and pretty well done, so just wait the final update, amazing job with this one, waiting for the next one later on.
 
What happened RGIII? Again his injuries derailed his career? even if his personal life was a mess was a shame is body was unable to bet strong to play a pro level

-Peyton Manning joining the Dallas Cowboys as a 'dark side' thing like Lebron did in Miami OTL.
It would worth a TL itself, just for the drama, more if a healtier manning leave like labron in his prime...
 
Rg3 now backs up Jameis in Oakland, and that's not a bad idea.
I have two other ideas, one is a little ASB-ish. And the other I was thinking of doing a WWF one but I probably don't know enough to do it.
 
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