According to my own sound reasoning, the Bears will either be 3-1 or 2-2 heading into the 2nd quarter of the 2012 NFL season. All things considered, 2-2 isn’t exactly reason for panic. Luckily for the Bears, sandwiched between games 5 thru 8 is their bye week in week 6. And the next quartet of opponents appears to be a less daunting bunch… on paper. But the Jaguars, … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Season Outlook: 2nd Quarter
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Chicago Bears season outlook: first quarter
Week 4 of the preseason is upon us. Veterans and rookies alike will anxiously await the announcement of the final roster in the days following the Bears matchup against the Browns. The roster will make its way from 75 players down to the final 53, and many fringe players will have to put it all on the line this Thursday to earn the right to continue playing on … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears season outlook: first quarter
2012 Fantasy Football Preview: D/ST
Football fans, you’re Christmas is right around the corner. Preseason games have already started and the regular season is right around the corner. Nearly as important, the fantasy football season is finally here! In the coming weeks, we will prepare you ready for the upcoming fantasy season by breaking every position. First up, we'll rank the top the top defense & special … [Read more...] about 2012 Fantasy Football Preview: D/ST
Indianapolis Colts 2012 NFL Draft preview: Andrew Luck, then what?
New Indianapolis Colts GM Ryan Grigson made official Tuesday what we all pretty much knew back in January: the franchise will select Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck with the No. 1 pick in today's NFL Draft. Luck is billed as the most pro-ready quarterback prospect to enter the league since Peyton Manning, the man he's succeeding in Indianapolis. Some would go even further … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts 2012 NFL Draft preview: Andrew Luck, then what?
Detroit Lions 2012 slate: NFC North division darkhorse?
The NFC North figures to be a three-horse race in 2012. The Green Bay Packers will be the favorite, as they were 15-1 last season. The Chicago Bears have made some good moves this offseason and figure to be a major player in the NFC. And then there's the Detroit Lions who's young nucleus gets older and better next season. The Lions made a breakthrough last year, finally have … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions 2012 slate: NFC North division darkhorse?
Detroit Lions 2012 preseason schedule; multiple arrests on marijuana charges
The Detroit Lions have been making headlines lately. For marijuana usage and police reports. Mikel Leshoure and Nick Fairley have run into the trouble with the long arm of the law, and their news has dominated Lions related headlines lately. Leshoure faces a felony charge; In January, offensive tackle Johnny Culbreath was arrested for simple possession of marijuana after … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions 2012 preseason schedule; multiple arrests on marijuana charges
What should the Detroit Lions do with their first two draft picks?
Why do I have the Detroit Lions going O Line in both of the first two rounds of the NFL Draft? Am I nuts? Well, probably, but not because of my mock draft. The picks I made are for different positions among the big guys up front. And there's versatility with what I can do here in their starting lineup by plugging in those guys. Most importantly, their RBs have not been … [Read more...] about What should the Detroit Lions do with their first two draft picks?
Detroit Lions Give It Their Best Try, But Fall Short to Brees and the Saints
The NFL's Wild-Card Weekend started off with a bang in the NFC with the Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints battling in a close game that eventually was decided in the fourth quarter. Drew Brees and the Saints proved to be a bit too much to handle for the Lions' defense in a 45-28 win. Matthew Stafford and Calvin … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions Give It Their Best Try, But Fall Short to Brees and the Saints
Green Bay Packers Blow Out Detroit Lions in Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl
No absence of storylines from the 2011 "Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl" between the Green Bay Packers an the Detroit Lions. You had: -the Lions failing to live up to expectations/Matt Stafford throwing three picks -Green Bay winning in dominant fashion 27-8, despite playing UGLY football for a half -The Detroit fans getting a petition passed to prevent the crappy, overrated … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers Blow Out Detroit Lions in Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl
Handicapping the NFC Wild Card Race
If the play-offs started today we would see Da Bears and the Detroit Lions as the NFC’s wild card teams. The Lions have certainly been this year’s surprise team, and they’ve given us something good and wholesome and brisk (Eminem, I named dropped your endorsement) to cheer for this season. What could be more fun then having reinvigorated Detroit fans yelling for their team … [Read more...] about Handicapping the NFC Wild Card Race