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NFL passing emphasis, rushing decline: by the numbers

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It’s happening. The day has finally come where the play calling in the NFL resembles my own play calling from back when I first started playing Madden. First and 10? Streak to the endzone. Second and four? Streak to the endzone. Third and short? Streak to the endzone. Okay, it might not be that drastic. But if it hasn’t been apparent in the past decade or so leading up to … [Read more...] about NFL passing emphasis, rushing decline: by the numbers

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 will experience a franchise first against the St. Louis Rams

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For the first time in franchise history, the Green Bay Packers will play their third consecutive game in a dome. After road games with the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans, the St. Louis Rams are the next team to welcome Green Bay into their house. The Rams (3-3) are an up-and-coming team with a stingy defense. All three of their wins have come at home, but they haven't … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers will experience a franchise first against the St. Louis Rams

Statistically Breaking Down the Chicago Bears Defense

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  I’m not a guy who relates every sports argument back to stats. We all know that guy, though. He can usually be found saying ignorant things such as: “Well, the stats say X so you guys don’t have a chance tonight.” It’s so gratifying to me when their statistically based predictions go wrong. That’s why the game isn’t played on paper. But I’m aware stats do … [Read more...] about Statistically Breaking Down the Chicago Bears Defense

The Chicago Bears are feeling the pressure of the national spotlight

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If there is one thing everyone seeks in life, it’s respect. The Bears have had the respect of Chicagoans for years. But many fans like myself have found it baffling that year in and year out, the Bears would get no respect or media attention nationally. Maybe that has something to do with only 3 playoff trips in Lovie Smith’s tenure (9 years). … [Read more...] about The Chicago Bears are feeling the pressure of the national spotlight

Chicago Bears season outlook: first quarter

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  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

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