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Author: Russ Thomas

Lions 53 Man Roster Prediction

August 10, 2016Russ ThomasLeave a Comment on Lions 53 Man Roster Prediction

Training camp has reached full swing and the pre-season starts this Thursday. It’s a great time to predict the 53 man roster for each ball NFC North team. We’ll start with the division favorite Detroit Lions. Offense-25 QB-2 Stafford, Orlovsky Matt Stafford and Dan Orlovsky will be the Lions first and second string QBs. Rookie […]

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Most Probable Lions 2016 Outcome

August 5, 2016Russ ThomasLeave a Comment on Most Probable Lions 2016 Outcome

It’s your favorite time of year. It’s time for bold predictions for the Lions for the 2016 season. I’ve been right four of the last five years in my bold predictions. The 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2015 seasons showed Lions dominance. The injuries and refs took away wins but the game tape showed double digit […]

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Scooped: Training Camp Week 1

August 4, 2016Russ ThomasLeave a Comment on Scooped: Training Camp Week 1

Training camp is well under way for all four NFC North teams. Let’s take a look at some news and notes in the 2016 Training Camp addition of scooped. Minnesota Vikings Coaching Extension Mike Zimmer was rewarded a contract extension by the Vikings right before training camp. Zimmer was signed through the 2017 season as […]

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Know Your Enemy: Washington Redskins

August 3, 2016Russ ThomasLeave a Comment on Know Your Enemy: Washington Redskins

Know Your Enemy comes to a close with the Washington Redskins. The Redskins won the division at 9-7 in 2015 with a great season from Kirk Cousins (101 QB rating) under second year head coach Jay Gruden. I like that guy. The Redskins started 2-4 but finished 7-3 to earn the NFC East crown. YOU […]

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