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Cardinals RB Chris Johnson’s life was saved by fluke timing

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Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson signed a contract extension with $30 million guaranteed in 2011 when he was with the Tennessee Titans. Whether you have 30 million dollars or 30 cents, it doesn't matter one iota when a gun is fired directly at you. You have to read this frightening tale of how the smallest details in life and their coincidental timing can be a … [Read more...] about Cardinals RB Chris Johnson’s life was saved by fluke timing

How Brian Urlacher’s Departure Impacts the Chicago Bears

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“Lip service.” Those are the exact words Brian Urlacher used to describe the Bears’ efforts to resign him. Granted, the lack of cap space and Urlacher’s recent rash of injuries put Phil Emery in an awkward situation in terms of how to operate in contract negotiations. But this disgraceful divorce from the 13-year face of the franchise will impact the Bears in this … [Read more...] about How Brian Urlacher’s Departure Impacts the Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears Free Agency Analysis and Predictions

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Well, that escalated quickly. GM Phil Emery followed up his amazing opening act last season with an equally impressive performance in the first few hours of this year’s free agency period. About 60 minutes after the opening bell, former Giants tight end Martellus Bennett was watching the ink dry on his new four-year deal with the Bears. The terms of Bennett’s contract … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Free Agency Analysis and Predictions

Green Bay Packers look to give the Cardinals their fifth straight loss

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Winners of three straight, the Green Bay Packers welcome in the Arizona Cardinals who appear on the opposite side of the spectrum with four straight losses. The Cardinals (4-4) are the first team since the 2002 Oakland Raiders to start the year 4-0 and lose their next four games. Green Bay has a chance to make sure the birds from the desert don't follow the same path as that … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers look to give the Cardinals their fifth straight loss

Notre Dame’s Michael Floyd joins Arizona Cardinals at #13

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He’s passed up Golden Tate, Jeff Samardzjia and Tim Brown to claim all the major receiving records in Notre Dame history. And now Michael Floyd is a member of the Arizona Cardinals. Floyd becomes the first WR taken by the Cardinals in the first round since the team selected Larry Fitzgerald with the third overall pick in 2004. He is the first Notre Dame player drafted by the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame’s Michael Floyd joins Arizona Cardinals at #13

NFL Mock Draft second round: 4-4-12

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The free agency period for the NFL has pretty much passed. And it's had a consequence on our mock draft of course. Here's a complete run down of who went were again. Following bountygate, Peyton Manning and Tim Tebow, the biggest news story is Sarah Jones, the Cincinnati Bengals Cheerleader captain and high school teach who could face up to five years in prison for having sex … [Read more...] about NFL Mock Draft second round: 4-4-12