NFL Playoff Previews: Lions at Saints

Posted by on January 6, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

   2012 NFC Wildcard Round   Detroit Lions (10-6) vs. New Orleans Saints (13-3)   KEY PLAYERS   Drew Brees had an unbelievable season, but can he keep the magic going? Ford: Drew Brees Of course, the marquee player in this game is Drew Brees. Brees is fresh off one of the greatest regular season ever. A season which saw him become the first QB to complete over 71% of his passes in NFL history and shatter Dan Marino’s record... Read More

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2011 NFC North Preview

Posted by on August 22, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

John Mitchell and Brady Ford continue their NFL divisional previews with the NFC North Who had the best offseason among NFC North teams? Mitchell: I really like what the Detroit Lions did this offseason. They used their first round pick on Auburn DT Nick Fairley, giving them a stud duo of defensive tackles with Fairley joining Ndamukong Suh. I also loved them getting Illinois RB Mikel LeShoure, but he was lost for the season with an injury. But,... Read More

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Three Possible Sleeper Teams in the NFL

Posted by on August 3, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Every year in the NFL, there is a team or two that surprises everybody and has a much better year than expected. That was especially true last season, when three teams really shook up the NFL landscape. Who saw the Chicago Bears coming? After a 7-9 season in 2009, the Bears were projected by most to finish 3rd in the NFC North for the 2010 season, but they surprised everyone, winning 11 games and stealing the divisional crown. The Buccaneers were... Read More

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