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NY Jets just cannot lose to Raiders rookie QB Derek Carr

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If there’s one category Rex Ryan is dominant in, it’s his ability to make rookie quarterbacks look like they don’t belong on the field. With a 7-3 record against rookie quarterbacks, Jets fans should look forward to seeing Derek Carr step out onto the MetLife Stadium turf with the Oakland Raiders. Some NFL pundits wonder whether Derek Carr should even be on the field this … [Read more...] about NY Jets just cannot lose to Raiders rookie QB Derek Carr

Matt Schaub hopeful for new start with the Oakland Raiders

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Matt Schaub had every chance to reach the Super Bowl while he was in Houston. He had a superb running back behind him to take pressure off of him, in Arian Foster. Foster is not just good, he could end up being historically good. Also Schaub was blessed with a great defense led by athletic monster, JJ Watt. How many quarterbacks would kill to have a defense like that to keep … [Read more...] about Matt Schaub hopeful for new start with the Oakland Raiders

Chicago Bears Hindsight Draft

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Imagine, if you will, Troy Polamalu returning a fumble he forced himself for a touchdown; Aaron Rodgers lofting up 50-yard bombs with pinpoint accuracy; and Maurice Jones-Drew dissecting a defense with his explosive speed. Now, imagine all of those things happening… with those players wearing Bears jerseys. Call it crazy if you’d like, but the draft records show that former … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Hindsight Draft

Indianapolis Colts could make push for division title with win at Houston

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The Indianapolis Colts have exceeded even the wildest of expectations this season. The departure of Peyton Manning? A rookie quarterback and a young roster overall, working against a salary cap strapped with dead money? The Colts' task was daunting entering the season. And then, three weeks in, the team's new head coach, Chuck Pagano, was diagnosed with leukemia and would … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts could make push for division title with win at Houston

Desperate Green Bay Packers need some help in Houston: Brutally Honest Preview

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Two teams that many had as Super Bowl picks coming out of the preseason have drifted in completely different directions to start the year. The Houston Texans are one of the league's two undefeated teams at 5-0 while the Green Bay Packers have stumbled to a 2-3 record. A week six match-up between these two pits a Packers team desperate to keep pace in a competitive NFC … [Read more...] about Desperate Green Bay Packers need some help in Houston: Brutally Honest Preview

The Great Unknown: 2012 Indianapolis Colts preview

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The Indianapolis Colts have endured quite the eventful -- and often turbulent -- offseason in 2012. The firings of Vice Chairman Bill Polian, GM Chris Polian and coach Jim Caldwell. The hires of GM Ryan Grigson and coach Chuck Pagano. The release of quarterback Peyton Manning, the greatest and most iconic Indianapolis Colt of all time, and the subsequent cuts of long-time … [Read more...] about The Great Unknown: 2012 Indianapolis Colts preview

Houston Texans 2012 Fantasy Preview

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If we were to compare NFL teams to NBA franchises, the Houston Texans would be the Oklahoma City Thunder. They have a big three in Arian Foster/Andre Johnson/Matt Schaub and appear to be the next team on the rise to elite. Despite an injury-riddled 2011, Houston went 10-6 and made the playoffs for the first time in the young franchise's history. Here are the guys in Houston … [Read more...] about Houston Texans 2012 Fantasy Preview