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Top 10 Things I Knew I Knew Going Into 2011

Posted October 13, 2011, 3:46 pm by Comments Off

Among them, the Packers would dominate the NFC North. It never crossed my mind to include, “If they can hold off the 5-0 Detroit Lions.” By Cris Collinsworth

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Cam Newton Was the Biggest Surprise in Week One

Posted September 15, 2011, 2:53 pm by (3 Comments)

There were a few surprises week one including Buffalo’s blowout win over the AFC West Champion Chiefs, the Bears’ reminder that defenses still win games, and some incredible kickoff returns despite moving the kickoff line up to the 35. But, my biggest surprise was the play of Cam Newton.

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Cris Collinsworth: Packers Have Pros, Cons On Road To Super Bowl Repeat

Posted September 7, 2011, 3:55 am by (No Comments)

The defending Super Bowl champs have issues, but also strengths in Aaron Rogers and Clay Matthews, as they seek another NFL title.

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NFL Draft: Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason Talk QBs

Posted April 26, 2011, 12:00 pm by (123 Comments)

The first installment of Phil Simms and Boomer Esiason talking about the NFL Draft centered around stats, and how much they may or may not impact the draft process. Today, we talk quarterbacks. Four or possibly five could get drafted in the first round next Thursday, including Cam Newton going first overall.

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NFL Draft: Phil Simms & Boomer Esiason on Stats vs. the Eye Test

Posted April 13, 2011, 3:00 pm by (162 Comments)

We’ve chronicled Blaine Gabbert’s meteoric rise up the draft boards. What we haven’t looked at is his recent slide as NFL pundits pick apart his numbers. Did you know only 61 of his 301 completions went for more than 15 yards? Were you aware that Blaine Gabbert was only a 44 percent passer on 3rd [...]

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