NFC North Article Archive

    Between October 30, 2009 and December 1, 2009
  1. Detroit Lions: Sizing Up Their Biggest Need

    If five different Detroit Lions fans were asked what Detroit's biggest need was, almost certainly, five different answers would be given. One fan would definitely mention the offensive line—long an impediment to Detroit's rebuilding plan...

    Michael Schottey Written by Michael Schottey about about 1 hour ago 60 reads 1 comments

  2. NFC Wild Card Update: Packers Get Little Help from Bottom Teams

    After the Green Bay Packers disposed of the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day in a 34-12 rout, they were able to sit back and enjoy Sunday’s slate of NFL games...

    Mark Strotman Written by Mark Strotman about about 11 hours ago 745 reads 2 comments

  3. A Flag For the Chicago Bears, Jerry Angelo, and Lovie Smith

    Although I tout the “fire Lovie” ideals, I believe changing our GM and all of our coaches is the way to go for this team...

    Adam Simpson Written by Adam Simpson about about 17 hours ago 428 reads 4 comments

  4. Detroit Lions Need To Copy the Minnesota Vikings

    As I watched the Minnesota Vikings tear up the Chicago Bears, my wife leaned over to me and asked why the Vikings defense was so good...

    Seattle Lion Fan Written by Seattle Lion Fan about about 18 hours ago 264 reads 8 comments

  5. Chicago Quits in Loss To Minnesota, Throws in Season's Towel As Well

    I am writing this article in the fourth quarter with eight minutes left. I do not need to see the rest of the game. Everything I need to know the Bears showed me in the first three quarters. And that is quite obvious...

    Max Kienzler Written by Max Kienzler about 1 day ago 738 reads 26 comments

  6. Hey NFL! Leave Detroit's Thanksgiving Day Game Alone

    I’m going to make a preemptive strike here. An end-around, if you will, to head them off at the pass. I’m getting my own iron hot. Not enough time to wait for others to reach the proper temp...

    Greg Eno Written by Greg Eno about 2 days ago 253 reads 12 comments

  7. 2010 Minnesota Vikings Mock Draft: Will Colt McCoy Fall To Minnesota?

    The NFL Draft is in exactly five months from today (11/28/09). I haven't done a full Minnesota Vikings mock draft in almost eight months now. This is one of my favorite articles to post out to the world of Bleacher Report...

    Tanner Thoms Written by Tanner Thoms about 2 days ago 757 reads 18 comments

  8. Brett Favre Is a God and the Minneosta Vikings Are the Best Team in the NFL

    The Minnesota Vikings played their most complete football game of the year in Week 11 vs. the Seattle Seahawks. The game featured four different receivers catching touchdowns, a solid two-headed ...

    Matthew Deery Written by Matthew Deery about 2 days ago 1,161 reads 5 comments

  9. 2009 NFL Season: Week 12 Thanksgiving Day Special

      Introduction After the New York Giants went 5-0, many pundits had them ranked as the best team in the NFL in their power rankings. I said then that they were at best a mediocre team...

    C Douglas Baker Written by C Douglas Baker about 3 days ago 213 reads 4 comments

  10. Speak Up: Brett Favre on Jay Cutler's Struggles

    Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre spoke up about Jay Cutler and his play yesterday. Here’s what he had to say: " I think he’s better [at 26 than I was] at this stage, he’s way more advanced...

    Jake Perper Written by Jake Perper about 3 days ago 322 reads 2 comments

  11. Matthew Stafford's Legendary Tale Gets Rewritten by Packers

    Cinderella's coach really did turn back into a pumpkin. Hansel and Gretel got caught after all. None of the pigs got around to building a joint out of brick. John Elway's legend is safe once again...

    Greg Eno Written by Greg Eno about 3 days ago 189 reads 0 comments

  12. Jared Allen Not Impressive This Season for the Minnesota Vikings

    When is 10.5 sacks not 10.5 sacks? That question isn't being asked nearly enough this season. ESPN, NBC, and FOX personalities all have mentioned Jared Allen when discussing awards like Defensive ...

    Michael Schottey Written by Michael Schottey about 3 days ago 1,551 reads 44 comments

  13. Green Bay Defeats Detroit: Five Reasons to Be Thankful

    As the Green Bay Packers knocked the stuffing out of the turkeys known as the Detroit Lions, Packer fans everywhere were surely in a thankful mood. After watching the game, here are five things this Packer fan and writer is thankful for...

    Jersey Al Bracco Written by Jersey Al Bracco about 3 days ago 463 reads 31 comments

  14. Driver, Woodson Two Players to Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving

    No one knows what head coach Mike McCarthy will say at his Thanksgiving Day dinner table, but you can bet that Charles Woodson and Donald Driver will be on his short list...

    Mark Strotman Written by Mark Strotman about 4 days ago 233 reads 3 comments

  15. Tough To a Fault: Matthew Stafford Should Not Have Played Thursday

    Football is a game centered around toughness. Teammates and coaches respect it. Fans love it. Players themselves are determined to show it. Matthew Stafford is one tough dude...

    Ross Maghielse Written by Ross Maghielse about 4 days ago 313 reads 19 comments

  16. Does Favre Prefer Minnesota to Wisconsin?

    Much has been made about Brett Favre's switch from the Packers to the rival Vikings. While the aging quarterback has found some success with his new team, the question remains, does he like Minnesota ...

    Stock Lemon Written by Stock Lemon about 4 days ago 188 reads 0 comments

  17. Green Bay Packers-Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Game Notes

    Is it me, or was Detroit Fan never into this game, even when they had a lead and the Packers looked like they were going to sleep through this? I bow to your wisdom, Lion Fan. Of course, you did go to this game in the first place...

    DMtShooter Five Tool Tool Written by DMtShooter Five Tool Tool about 4 days ago 159 reads 2 comments

  18. Thanksgiving Thanks

    I just wanted to make a quick list of what I am thankful for today:1) First and foremost a great wife and two beautiful daughters, with whom I was able to enjoy a few Lions games this year, including ...

    Jake Novak Written by Jake Novak about 4 days ago 3 reads 0 comments

  19. Thanksgiving Football Equals Americana

    The Masters of Disaster (MOD) from a Turkey Bowl circa 1991 Football on Thanksgiving is an “Autumn Ritual” to me just like the phrase, “Can you please pass the gravy...

    Lloyd Vance Written by Lloyd Vance about 4 days ago 208 reads 0 comments

  20. NFL Week 12 Picks and Predictions

    What a week of games we have planned. So maybe the Thanksgiving games aren't great, but at least it's watchable. Although you might say you won't tune in, you still will. I haven't done game picks for a long time...

    Tanner Thoms Written by Tanner Thoms about 4 days ago 432 reads 14 comments

  21. Wolverine Wednesday: You Got to Have Hart

    The Colts cut Mike Hart on Tuesday. Hart has been on the team for two years and most of the time been hampered by injuries. Not sure if his speed or his fumble in limited action is keeping him off NFL rosters...

    Big House Bob Written by Big House Bob about 5 days ago 4 reads 0 comments

  22. Belated Helmet Stickers & Hoop Kudos

    With the All Ivy waiting game distracting me early this week, I neglected to hand out the final edition of this year's helmet stickers.I was also a little distracted by the doubleheader sweep in basketball for women and men last night at Levien Gym...

    Jake Novak Written by Jake Novak about 5 days ago 4 reads 0 comments

  23. NFL Thanksgiving Games

    Happy Thanksgiving everyone, I am going to do a special Thanksgiving edition of the picks. The New York Giants play on Thanksgiving night so that is a treat...

    Gary Marchese Written by Gary Marchese about 5 days ago 338 reads 0 comments

  24. Packers Lose Al Harris For Rest Of 2009

    The Green Bay Packers will be without their starting right cornerback for the rest of the 2009 season. The Packers announced on Wednesday that they have placed Al Harris on season-ending injured reserve...

    Bryan Brackney Written by Bryan Brackney about 5 days ago 16 reads 0 comments

  25. What the Detroit Lions Need To Do to Help Matthew Stafford in 2010

    After watching the highlights of the Lions-Browns game, I am even more impressed with the way Matthew Stafford has blossomed into an NFL quarterback.  He has the potential to become the best Lions quarterback since Bobby Layne...

    Seattle Lion Fan Written by Seattle Lion Fan about 5 days ago 370 reads 6 comments

 


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