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Forget Flacco, it’s ‘Is Andrew Luck ELITE?’ debate time

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is emerging as one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks. After avoiding a sophomore slump with a stellar second season, Luck entered the NFL’s Most Valuable Player discussion in 2014. Although his yardage total dipped from 4,374 yards to 3,822 from year one to year two, something more important was also cut in half: Luck threw just nine … [Read more...] about Forget Flacco, it’s ‘Is Andrew Luck ELITE?’ debate time

Chicago Bears Full Offseason Recap Part 1: Coaching Staff

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The rush of free agency has come and gone, and the NFL Draft has come to pass with mixed reactions about how the Bears decided to approach their first round pick. Way before all of that happened, the coaching staff was completely gutted and replaced. There’s no doubting the Bears improved this offseason. The question now is “by how much?” … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Full Offseason Recap Part 1: Coaching Staff

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

Meet the Candidates for the Chicago Bears Head Coach Position

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Breaking up is hard to do. After a 10-6 season that will leave the Chicago Bears watching the NFL Playoffs from their couches, the team cut their ties with head coach Lovie Smith after 9 seasons. Many players have already voiced their displeasure with GM Phil Emery’s decision to fire Smith. Devin Hester is even threatening retirement now that Lovie will no longer be calling … [Read more...] about Meet the Candidates for the Chicago Bears Head Coach Position

Packers survive close call in 28-27 win over the New Orleans Saints

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Despite some more questionable calls and a suspect pass defense, the Green Bay packers persevered at home to outlast the New Orleans Saints by the score of 28-27. Aaron Rodgers wasn't quite Drew Brees, but still effective while going 31-of-41 for 319 yards, four touchdowns and just the one interception. The Packers (2-2) kept pace in a competitive NFC North division while … [Read more...] about Packers survive close call in 28-27 win over the New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints vs. Green Bay Packers: Brutally Honest Preview

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Now that the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints have combined for only one win in a total of six games, it almost makes you believe that the league has some kind of vendetta against them. Because of Bounty-Gate, the Saints (0-3) are without key defenders and their head coach Sean Payton which has them reeling at the end of close games. Meanwhile the Packers (1-2) are … [Read more...] about New Orleans Saints vs. Green Bay Packers: Brutally Honest Preview

NFL: the Pass-Happy League

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Over the past few seasons, the NFL has become more and more offensive, with the group of aggressive quarterbacks growing at a pace, and passing records falling at a similar rate. Many fans and football betting experts have started to ask whether this passing “craze” in the NFL is out of control, or is it just a phase that we are going through? Will defences soon catch up … [Read more...] about NFL: the Pass-Happy League

NFL Lockout: The Movie

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The Lockout is OVER!!! Over the past few months, the lockout has provided no shortage of twists, turns and some stuff that Aaron Sorkin and Scott Rudin could easily turn into Hollywood drama (if you doubt that last sentence, I direct your attention to the film "Moneyball" coming to a theater near you in September). Regardless, arguing the merits of whether a series of events … [Read more...] about NFL Lockout: The Movie