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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Will Chicago Bears Cutler last the season?

September 3, 2010 by ericschmidt  
Filed under Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Latest News, NFC, North

The Chicago Bears are set to start the 2010 regular season next week with a lot of unanswered questions, the first one should be, will Jay Cutler last the entire season for the Chicago Bears. The Chicago Bears offensive line is horrible and if you’ve watched any of the Chicago Bears games this pre-season, you [...]

Is Colts Peyton Manning the best QB in the league?

Is Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning the best QB in the league? John Clayton from ESPN thinks so. In his rankings of the 32 starting quarterbacks in the league released yesterday he places Peyton Manning at the top of the list. I would have to agree with him but that is about as far as [...]

Rule change will cost Indianapolis Colts games in 2010

As I wrote in this column on Friday after watching the Green Bay Packers destroy the Indianapolis Colts 59-24, the new rule change in the NFL regarding the positioning of the umpire will cost the Indianapolis Colts games this season. Now, former Colts head coach Tony Dungy agrees. When speaking on the threat of the [...]

Rodgers, Packers destroy Colts

If the Green Bay Packers and QB Aaron Rodgers had any thoughts of sneaking up on anyone this season, they just removed all doubt last night after destroying the Indianapolis Colts 59-24. Aaron Rodgers appeared to be in midseason form, connecting on 21 of 29 passes for three touchdowns. Green Bay Packer receivers seemed to [...]

Aaron Rodgers is the best ever

August 26, 2010 by ericschmidt  
Filed under Green Bay Packers, Latest News, NFC

Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Roders had the unenviable job of replacing legendary quarterback Brett Favre, and he’s responded with the best start of any quarterback in his first 32 games in the league. Outlined in an article appearing in the Wall Street Journal, Rodgers has the best ever touchdown to interception ratio after 32 [...]

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