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NFC North Grades and Needs: Tight End

February 13, 2017Russ ThomasLeave a Comment on NFC North Grades and Needs: Tight End

Tight ends are the next stop on the 2016 grades and 2017 needs adventure. Let’s take a look at the stats, grades and needs. Minnesota Vikings: B Kyle Rudolph had his best season with Minnesota in 2016. Rudolph caught 83 of 132 targets for 840 yards and 7 TDs. Rudolph had a 10.1 YPC average […]

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NFC North Grades and Needs: WR

February 10, 2017Russ ThomasLeave a Comment on NFC North Grades and Needs: WR

The NFC North Grades and Needs marches forward by reviewing wide receivers. Let’s take a look at the stats, grades and needs. Green Bay: A Aaron Rodgers had a great season in 2016 after a mediocre 2015 season (with Nelson hurt). A big reason for the turnaround for Rodgers was the return of Jordy Nelson […]

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NFC North Grades and Needs: RB

February 8, 2017Russ ThomasLeave a Comment on NFC North Grades and Needs: RB

The NFC North Grades and Needs series continues by looking at running backs. Let’s take a look at the numbers and the areas of need. Green Bay: B+ Eddie Lacy had a productive five games before his season ending injury. Lacy notched 71 carries at 5.1 YPC for 360 yards but zero touchdowns. James Starks […]

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Super Bowl LI Preview

February 1, 2017Russ ThomasLeave a Comment on Super Bowl LI Preview

Super Bowl 51 is set for Sunday at 6:30 PM (ET) on FOX. The game will be in Houston at NRG Stadium with the New England Patriots squaring off against the Atlanta Falcons. Let’s take a look at the matchups. Falcons Offense versus Patriots Defense Atlanta has the number one offense in the league scoring […]

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