2015 was an interesting year for Moe Syzlak’s favorite team.  Atlanta jumped out to a 5-0 start, then proceeded to lose 7 of their next eight and bumbled to an 8-8 finish.  The Falcons got lucky early with a 2 point victory over Philadelphia, a four point win at the Giants, and an overtime win… Continue reading 2016 NFL Preview – Atlanta Falcons

The Calvin Johnson era is over in Detroit.  Johnson had another pro bowl season at age 30 but decided to retire rather than continue his career.  The struggle here is that the Lions turned the corner down the stretch last season, winning 6 of their last eight to finish the season 7-9.  But now the… Continue reading 2016 NFL Preview- Detroit Lions

Now we get to the most overrated team in the NFL.  With the most overrated coach in the NFL.  Yet somehow, every year is going to be the year for the Rams.  The Rams have not had a winning season since 2003, and have been average at best since Jeff Fisher took over.  The excitement… Continue reading 2016 NFL Preview – Los Angeles Rams

For football fans, the dog days of August mean one thing.  Two-A-Days.  The NFL Preview continues with the former, and the current inhabitants of Los Angeles.  We’ll start with the Raiders. Embed from Getty Images The Raiders showed much improvement last season and finished a surprising 7-9 in 2015.  They are hyped to be a… Continue reading 2016 NFL Preview – Oakland Raiders

This is an almost impossible team to properly predict.  The Philadelphia Eagles grew tired of the Chip Kelly circus so they fired him after last season.  They then spent the offseason ridding themselves of the players that Kelly acquired.  First up, they traded Kiko Alonzo and the terrible contract of Byron Maxwell to Miami for… Continue reading 2016 NFL Preview – Philadelphia Eagles

Offense continues to not be a problem for the New Orleans Saints.  In 2015 the Saints were second in yards, eighth in points, and tops in first downs.  The offense is playoff caliber, but as usual, the defense is far from it.  Second to last in yards and the most points allowed.  Drew Brees can… Continue reading 2016 NFL Preview- New Orleans Saints

The 2016 NFL Preview continues.  Every weekday from now until opening night, we will preview the 2016 NFL Season. This week’s schedule:   New Orleans (Tuesday), Philadelphia (Wednesday), Oakland (Thursday), Los Angeles (Friday) Not all 6-10 seasons are created equal.  Some start out great and fade down the stretch.  Some start out slow and are salvaged… Continue reading 2016 NFL Preview – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The 2016 NFL Preview continues.  Every weekday from now until opening night, we will preview the 2016 NFL Season. Next week’s schedule:  Tampa Bay (Monday), New Orleans (Tuesday), Philadelphia (Wednesday), Oakland (Thursday), Los Angeles (Friday) Embed from Getty Images Tom Coughlin is out as coach of the Giants after twelve seasons.  Coughlin took the fall after… Continue reading 2016 NFL Preview – New York Giants

An overhaul in the Windy City. Embed from Getty Images The second year of the John Fox era is upon us in the Windy City.  Can a second draft class and some free agent moves help the Bears compete against playoff teams in Minnesota & Green Bay?  Can Jeremy Langford handle the load in the… Continue reading 2016 NFL Preview- Chicago Bears

The 2016 NFL Preview continues.  Every weekday from now until opening night, we will preview the 2016 NFL Season. This week’s remaining schedule:   Chicago (Thursday), New York Giants (Friday). Embed from Getty Images Miami hired noted quarterback guru Adam Gase as their new head coach, and he is expected to turn Ryan Tannehill  into the… Continue reading 2016 NFL Preview – Miami Dolphins