Last year the NFC North looked as if it could be the class of the NFL. All it needed was for Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky to break out, Aaron Rodgers to be rejuvenated under his new coach in Green Bay, the Vikings to continue dominating on defence and coach Matt Patricia to successfully implement the Patriot Way in Detroit. One year …
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NFL Season Preview – Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears safety Tashaun Gipson seemed a bit overwhelmed when Halas Hall turned up to training camp to meet his meet his new teammates. Gipson’s description applies only to one side of the football. While many current Bears defensive players formed a dominant group the last two years, the offense has continued to flounder. Even the …
NFL Season Preview – Detroit Lions
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, …
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