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NFC North: Best Division in the NFL? Yeah Probably

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Our good friends (and web traffic ranking twins) over at Real Clear Sports have a wonderful feature where they average all the major power rankings for the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB each week. They accumulate and average the rankings from 8 major media power rankings and the findings show that the Upper Midwest is ruling football right now. Yes, it's just week one, and power … [Read more...] about NFC North: Best Division in the NFL? Yeah Probably

Full, Updated List of Ohio State Buckeyes in the NFL

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Former Ohio State Buckeyes playing in the National Football League this season will number 37 when your peruse the 53-man opening day rosters. The 2011 NFL season gets under way tonight when the Green Bay Packers hosts New Orleans in a game that will feature four former Buckeyes: A.J. Hawk and Ryan Pickett will suit up for the defending Super Bowl champions and Malcolm Jenkins … [Read more...] about Full, Updated List of Ohio State Buckeyes in the NFL

Bears, Patriots Safety Situation After Brandon Meriweather Move

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Perhaps the most surprising dismissal of NFL final cut down day was the New England Patriots jettisoning Free Safety Brandon Meriweather, who made the last two Pro Bowls as an AFC alternate. A former 1st round draft pick who was set to earn $1.65 million this year, he had worn out his welcome in Foxboro. Despite picking off 12 passes this past three years. He soon found his … [Read more...] about Bears, Patriots Safety Situation After Brandon Meriweather Move

Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings: Football is Back!

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We endured an offseason consisting of men in suits walking in and out of buildings. We endured a three-month stretch when the work “lockout” might as well have been preceded by a four-letter word. But courtrooms, politics, and league lawyers are now a thing of the past. Because ladies and gentleman, we’re finally here! The start of the NFL season is here! … [Read more...] about Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings: Football is Back!

Chicago Bears Have Solid Tailback Depth; With or Without Chester Taylor

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The free agent signing of Chester Taylor has been pretty much a huge mistake for the Chicago Bears. Actually, his production has been so disappointing in Chicago you'd almost assume he was a Jerry Angelo draft pick. Taylor took the blame for the confusion, in the "am I cut" or "am I not cut?" soap opera this week at Halas Hall. So that's admirable of him. But … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Have Solid Tailback Depth; With or Without Chester Taylor

Detroit Lions 2011 Season: Game by Game Breakdown

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I am tired of tv pundits and radio talk show hosts throwing around win totals and predictions without going into detail before throwing out their opinions. Sometimes a reaction from the audience seems to be more important than giving an informed take on things. In my previous Lions blog, I went into the high hopes surrounding the Lions for this upcoming season. What follows … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions 2011 Season: Game by Game Breakdown

Jay Cutler’s Aloofness leads to misperceptions about his character

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Why did Jay Cutler come off SO POORLY yesterday after his injury? Why is he receiving no sympathy despite his MCL tear? Start with his stoic personality. Whether things are going well or poorly, he just doesn't publicly display emotion very much. Some people are like that. Maybe he's just shy, or maybe he's a douche who just doesn't care. We can't say, but either way, to not … [Read more...] about Jay Cutler’s Aloofness leads to misperceptions about his character

Chicago Bears 2011 NFL Draft Preview

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Last year's NFL Draft was pretty boring for you- the Chicago Bears fan. No first round pick because of the Jay Cutler trade, but this week should be much more interesting. Despite having such a successful season that yields Chicago picking #29, the Bears have plenty of needs: safety, center, wide receiver, and most overwhelmingly of all- OFFENSIVE LINE! Specifically tackle, … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears 2011 NFL Draft Preview