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Meet the Candidates for the Chicago Bears Head Coach Position

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Breaking up is hard to do. After a 10-6 season that will leave the Chicago Bears watching the NFL Playoffs from their couches, the team cut their ties with head coach Lovie Smith after 9 seasons. Many players have already voiced their displeasure with GM Phil Emery’s decision to fire Smith. Devin Hester is even threatening retirement now that Lovie will no longer be calling … [Read more...] about Meet the Candidates for the Chicago Bears Head Coach Position

Chicago Bears Season Outlook: 3rd Quarter

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The Bears have taken full advantage of facing the weakest strength of schedule in team history over the first 5 games of the season. They’ve rode their dominating defense to a 4-1 record and now stand alone at the top of the NFC North after the Minnesota Vikings fell to the Washington Redskins this past weekend. In my first 2 installments of “Quarter Previews” (1, 2), I … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Season Outlook: 3rd Quarter

Green Bay Packers mild winter: quiet in free agency, stadium renovation

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It's been a very mild winter in Green Bay, Wisconsin. As well as the rest of the United States. But the tundra is not freezing over as much, and the Packers have been pretty quiet in free agency this NFL offseason. This year more than ever, they've reinforced the reputation as a team that likes to build through the draft. It's what GM Ted Thompson likes to do. He's a value … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers mild winter: quiet in free agency, stadium renovation

Former Packers QB Matt Flynn strikes a deal with the Seattle Seahawks

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              It didn't take long for the former Green Bay Packers' back-up QB to find a new home. Matt Flynn has accepted a three-year deal worth up to $26 million, including $10 million guaranteed to join the Seattle Seahawks. Flynn isn't the first back-up in Green Bay to leave for Seattle as did Matt Hasselbeck in … [Read more...] about Former Packers QB Matt Flynn strikes a deal with the Seattle Seahawks

With Joe Philbin in Miami, Could the Packers Matt Flynn End Up In South Beach?

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            On Friday, the Miami Dolphins ended their search for a Head Coach by naming the former Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator, Joe Philbin, to the position. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out what Philbin's first course of action should be in Miami. The Dolphins' most glaring need is at quarterback. … [Read more...] about With Joe Philbin in Miami, Could the Packers Matt Flynn End Up In South Beach?

Matt Flynn for the Win: Packers Embarrass Lions Without Key Starters

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              With Aaron Rodgers resting on the bench, who would have thought the Green Bay Packers would put up 550 total yards of offense and 45 points? Back-up QB Matt Flynn had a career day with a franchise record six touchdowns and 480 passing yards in the 45-41 shootout win at Lambeau Field. Since 1970, Flynn … [Read more...] about Matt Flynn for the Win: Packers Embarrass Lions Without Key Starters

Green Bay Packers Face NFL’s Hottest Team in New England

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A questionable Aaron Rodgers and a 7-3 upset by the Detroit Lions has the Green Bay Packers limping into one of the biggest games of the season. At a full game back of the NFC-North leading Chicago Bears, the Packers will desperately look for a win on Sunday night in Foxborough against the NFL's hottest team. While the New England Patriots (11-2) will be more than just … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers Face NFL’s Hottest Team in New England