As the 2020 NFL season draws near, the Detroit Lions and head coach Matt Patricia are preparing full speed ahead. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many protocols and eliminated all preseason games. But that doesn’t take away from the fact that it is a must-win season for many involved in the organization. At her introductory Zoom press conference, new principal …
NFL Season Preview – Green Bay Packers
With rumours of friction at the Packers, this season could end in turmoil. Coach LaFleur and star quarterback Aaron Rodgers have reportedly fallen out which could derail Green Bay’s season before it starts. Many fans believe this to untrue as not only did Rodgers not run roughshod over LaFleur, but he happily took a back …
NFL Season Preview – Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings have followed a consistent pattern over the past five seasons. When little is expected of them, Mike Zimmer's team finds a way to reach the playoffs and make some noise. Then, with expectations raised, they follow that pleasantly surprising season with an equally disappointing one. In each of Zimmer's six seasons in Minnesota, …
NFL Season Preview – NFC South
The biggest free agent singing in NFL history happened in the off season, Tampa Bay’s capture of Tom Brady. His 20-years in New England included six Super Bowl wins and 11 consecutive AFC East titles. He now joins a franchise whose most recent playoff appearance was when George W. Bush was president, and whose last postseason …
NFL Season Preview – Atlanta Falcons
According to Action Network, the Atlanta Falcons are a consensus long-shot to win the NFC South. At the time of writing, they are 40-to-1 to win the Super Bowl. Oddsmakers obviously do not view them as a serious threat to compete for the Lombardi Trophy in 2020 at this time. But, with former NFL MVP Matt Ryan …
NFL Season Preview – Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are trying to hit the reset button as they need something to change. Ron Rivera is out as head coach and former Baylor head coach Matt Rhule is in. The organization also decided to part ways with the face of the franchise, Cam Newton, due to declining play and injury concerns. Although …
NFL Season Preview – New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints enter 2020 as one of the favourites for the Super Bowl but have to get rid of their playoff demons that have essentially haunted them for the past three seasons. After three straight 7-9 campaigns from 2014-2016, the Saints have gone 37-11 and have won the NFC South. However, in each …
NFL Season Preview – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
As disappointing as the 2019 season ended for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, they find themselves looking at the opposite end of the spectrum heading into the 2020 campaign. The offseason additions of quarterback Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski have brought instant national relevance to a team that hasn't made a blip on that …
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NFL Season Preview – NFC West
Most people would agree that the NFC West is the best division in the NFL. It includes the conference’s past two champions, San Francisco and L.A. Rams, as well as Arizona having the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year. For the Niners, the competition from within the division will make the climb back to the …
NFL Season Preview – Arizona Cardinals
During a lot of Zoom offseason meetings with players and coaches, the phrase “the sky’s the limit,” was said repeated. In Arizona there is reason for optimism and heightened expectations for a significant improvement is on last season’s 5-10-1, which was the first season for Kliff Kingsbury as head coach and the first in Arizona …
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