2011 NFC North Preview

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

Three Possible Sleeper Teams in the NFL

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

McNabb to Vikings: What it means

It was long expected that as soon as the lockout ended, Donovan McNabb would be one of a few quarterbacks traded. It looks like McNabb will become the first of the group off the trading block, as the Minnesota Vikings and Washington Redskins have a preliminary agreement in place. The Vikings will acquire McNabb, while sending only two sixth round picks to the Redskins.Washington reportedly wanted a fifth and seventh round pick for McNabb, but they... Read More