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Where will these quarterbacks go?

I can’t remember an offseason that was filled with so much uncertainty for so many of the game’s elite signal-callers. It’s not just the big names, too. Several mid-tier starters and quarterbacks with Super Bowl experience are on the trade block, as well. With many of these teams looking to replace their guy or find… […]

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Sure, Mike McDaniel seems cool, but he’s not worthy of a head coaching gig yet

Be careful what you tweet for, people of the online realm. Mike McDaniel, the San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator who has gone viral for his “adorable” news conferences featuring references to Mike Jones and engaging answers, is ticking off all the boxes to be the next trendy, young, white guy who takes a head… Read […]

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Coach of the Year should come down to two guys

Across all sports, the Coach of the Year Award has a misleading title. It’s not about who the best coach is; it’s about which team stunned the most people, or which team overcame the most adversity while staying near the top of the league. That’s what voters are really looking for. By that criteria, there […]

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NFL RedZone Previews, Part 4: The Prime Time Players

The NFL’s television partners don’t necessarily take the best teams in the league for the most primetime games. They take the teams that are going to get the biggest audiences and make the networks the most money. Read more…

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After all the Aaron Rodgers drama, where are the Packers, really?

The Green Bay Packers had one hell of an offseason. To say it was drama-filled doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface. Even with all the tension during the offseason, the Packers are still a favorite in the NFC. Back-to-back NFC Championship Game appearances say they have a shot. Read more…

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Things aren’t looking so hot in Green Bay

Have you ever seen “The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly?” No, seriously. The 1966 western movie starring Clint Eastwood is a classic of Western movies, with horses and gunfights and bravado and all that toxic Hollywood macho “this is what a man is” stuff. The movie reaches a boiling point in a three-way standoff […]

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Still think Rodgers could’ve run it in?

Down eight points and with just over two minutes remaining in the NFC Championship game, Packers head coach Matt Lafleur opted to kick a field goal instead of going for the tie. The entire NFL world collectively scratched their heads and muttered, “Huh?” at the sight of the NFL’s MVP, Aaron Rodgers, walking off the… […]