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Author: Russ Thomas

Week 3 NFC North PreSeason Preview

August 28, 2015August 29, 2015Russ ThomasLeave a Comment on Week 3 NFC North PreSeason Preview

The NFC North kicks off Week 3 of the pre-season this week. This game is the dress rehearsal game that most simulates a regular season game. Most starters will play half the game or more. However, it’s still pre-season and should be taken with a grain of salt. Many teams will be resting key players […]

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Uh Oh: How do you Replace Jordy Nelson?

August 27, 2015Russ ThomasLeave a Comment on Uh Oh: How do you Replace Jordy Nelson?

Jordy Nelson recently tore his ACL and will miss the entire 2015 season. Let’s take a look at the impact of losing a player like Nelson. Production Nelson has been incredibly productive for the Packers since the 2011 season (and really 2010 playoffs). Nelson reached 1,250 yards in 3 of the last 4 seasons. During […]

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Scooped: August 26, 2015

August 26, 2015Russ ThomasLeave a Comment on Scooped: August 26, 2015

Welcome back for Round 2 of scooped. It’s time for some Boats N’ Hoes. Detroit Lions Dr. Robert Doback: When I was a kid, when I was a little boy, I always wanted to be a dinosaur, I wanted to be a Tyrannosaurus Rex more than anything in the world, I made my arms short […]

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New Contract Ngata Problem

August 25, 2015Russ ThomasLeave a Comment on New Contract Ngata Problem

The Detroit Lions traded a 4th and 5th round pick for Defensive Tackle Haloti Ngata after losing Ndmakong Suh to an overpay by the Miami Dolphins (19 per season). Detroit has been negotiating with Ngata this summer and would like to lock up the big man to avoid another Suh situation next offseason. Ngata is […]

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