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Philadelphia Eagles QB Kevin Kolb out

The Philadelphia Eagles QB Kevin Kolb, who reportedly had a jaw injury in the first half, has now been replaced with backup Michael Vick as it’s being reported that Kevin Kolb has a concussion. Kolb will not return to the game for the Philadelphia Eagles. His performance on the field was less than impressive, the [...]

Detroit Lions season over before it starts

September 12, 2010 by ericschmidt  
Filed under Detroit Tigers, Latest News, NFC, North

The Detroit Lions just can’t seem to catch a break, well they caught a break on Sunday. A reported break of Matthew Stafford’s collar bone and it now appears the Detroit Lions season might be over before it ever started. Stafford left the game after getting sacked by Chicago Bears DE Julius Peppers, and was [...]

Week 1 Preview and Picks

Finally. We head into the NFL regular season week 1. Football fans have been waiting for this day since February 8th. What great matchups with the reloaded Cincinnati Bengals against the New England Patriots. The Indianapolis Colts squaring off with the Houston Texans. The Kevin Kolb led Philadelphia Eagles welcoming the Green Bay Packers. Dallas [...]

New England Patriots will not make the playoffs in 2010

The New England Patriots will not make the playoffs in 2010. Someone had to say it. The aura surrounding Foxboro is fading. Yes Tom Brady just signed his new deal, making him the highest paid quarterback-for now. But plain and simple, the New England Patriots are simply an average team with an extraordinary quarterback. Too [...]

Detroit Lions Ndamukong Suh sends out love via Twitter

September 10, 2010 by ericschmidt  
Filed under Detroit Tigers, Latest News, NFC, North

Detroit Lions first round selection DT Ndamukong Suh is showing his appreciation to the fans of the Detroit Lions. Even though it appeared that Ndamukong Suh was trying to remove the head from the body of Cleveland Browns QB Jake Delhomme in week three, he showed a kinder, gentler side this afternoon on Twitter. He [...]

New Orleans Saints beat Minnesota Vikings by 10 points tonight

The New Orleans Saints will defeat the Minnesota Vikings tonight by at least 10 points. For strictly entertainment purposes, the current line on the game has the New Orleans Saints giving 4 1/2 to as much as 6 on some sites, never mind that noise, the New Orleans Saints win this game tonight walking away [...]

NFC North Preview 2010

In case you’ve been on the International Space Station, Brett Favre has returned, as expected to the Minnesota Vikings. His admission that he was re-joining the club only made a difference in whether I thought the Vikings would miss the playoffs or become a wildcard team. Green Bay 11-5 The Packers are ready to take [...]

Which NFL coach is on the hot seat?

According to Bodog.com, the NFL coach with the hottest hot seat right now is Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini with the online betting service offering 2/1 odds that he will be the first NFL head coach to get fired this season. Mangini has to be feeling the pressure to perform this season after the [...]

Donald Driver like Green Bay Packers chances

September 8, 2010 by ericschmidt  
Filed under Green Bay Packers, Latest News, North

WR Donald Driver likes the Green Bay Packers chances of reaching the Super Bowl this season. Quite frankly, so do I. After watching the 59 point beatdown that the Green Bay Packers administered to the Indianapolis Colts two weeks ago, this is going to be the team to beat in the NFC this season. Aaron [...]

Patriots and Tom Brady close to deal?

It is being reported this morning by WEEI, the Boston Herald and PFT.com that the New England Patriots and Tom Brady are close to reaching an agreement on a contract extension. The figures being thrown around are 58 million for 3 years. Gee, that figure is somewhat close to the deal Brett Favre just signed. [...]

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