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Saints Post Draft Analysis

May 23, 2017May 23, 2017Colt McGeldingLeave a Comment on Saints Post Draft Analysis

Hello fellow FYSters.  I have been contributing to this site for many years with my .gifs, photoshopped images, comedy, and friendly banter.  But today marks a new day, a new chapter if you will.  Some would call it, a #NewLeaf.   Today I submit my first ever article.  Hope you enjoy. POST DRAFT WEAKNESS While the […]

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NFC South 2017 Draft Summary

May 22, 2017Russ ThomasLeave a Comment on NFC South 2017 Draft Summary

The 2017 draft is over and we examined the 2017 NFC North picks previously. There are 28 other teams so we can take a look at a few more teams since it is a long offseason. Let’s take a look at the NFC South since they play the NFC North this season. New Orleans Saints […]

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Lions Improved Pass Rush

May 19, 2017Russ ThomasLeave a Comment on Lions Improved Pass Rush

The Lions had a good 2017 draft but many of the “experts” noted their lack of additions along the defensive line until Round 6. GM Bob Quinn was high on the Lions defensive line and noted it as a perceived 2017 strength before the draft. The Lions lacked consistent pressure and only had 26 sacks […]

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Regression to the Mean

May 17, 2017May 17, 2017Russ ThomasLeave a Comment on Regression to the Mean

The 2017 season win total predictions have come out and the Lions have been given an over and under of 8 wins through most betting establishments and national writers. Many use the term “regression to the mean” and mention Detroit’s wins in close games to somehow discount them for 2017 and justify less losses despite […]

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