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

The 2016 NFL Preview continues.  Every weekday from now until opening night, we will preview the 2016 NFL Season. This week’s remaining schedule:  Miami (Wednesday), Chicago (Thursday), New York Giants (Friday). A year and a half ago, I posted a story about Chip Kelly and his crazy GM (which was Kelly himself).  Right after the DeMarco… Continue reading 2016 NFL Preview – San Francisco 49ers

The 2016 NFL Preview continues.  Every weekday from now until opening night, we will preview the 2016 NFL Season. This week’s schedule:  San Francisco (Tuesday), Miami (Wednesday), Chicago (Thursday), New York Giants (Friday). Embed from Getty Images 2015 was the first time in the Joe Flacco era that Baltimore failed to finish .500 or better.  Joe… Continue reading 2016 NFL Preview – Baltimore Ravens

Welcome to the 2016 NFL Preview.  Every weekday from now until opening night, we will preview the 2016 NFL Season. Next week’s schedule:  Baltimore (Monday), San Francisco (Tuesday), Miami (Wednesday), Chicago (Thursday), New York Giants (Friday). Embed from Getty Images The Jaguars have not had a winning season since 2007, the last time they made the… Continue reading 2016 NFL Preview- Jacksonville Jaguars

Welcome to the 2016 NFL Preview.  Every weekday from now until opening night, we will preview the 2016 NFL Season. This week’s remaining schedule:  Jacksonville (Friday). It’s time for the non-homer preview of the Dallas Cowboys.  I say non-homer because the previews released already all paint the Cowboys with the same brush.  A very optimistic brush. … Continue reading 2016 NFL Season Preview – Dallas Cowboys

Welcome to the 2016 NFL Preview.  Every weekday from now until opening night, we will preview the 2016 NFL Season. This week’s remaining schedule:  Dallas (Thursday), Jacksonville (Friday). Embed from Getty Images December 20, 2015.  The Chargers, in the midst of a lost season, crushed Miami 30 to 14 in front of a packed house in… Continue reading 2016 NFL Season Preview – San Diego Chargers