1. Burleson & Raiola Restructure Contracts, Stafford & Suh Should Follow Their Lead

    The Detroit Lions are in a bit of a cap crisis. As of this writing the estimated cap figure for the league is $121 million , and the Lions are approximately $2 million under the cap...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 3 months ago 3,499 reads 35 comments

  2. Percy Harvin Unhappy with Role in Offense: Breaking Down What That Really Means

    The complaint about his role isn't a new one for Percy Harvin , who skipped minicamp because of it (and other things) last summer...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 3 months ago 3,397 reads 8 comments

  3. Greg Jennings Is Crazy to Ask for $14 Million

    As the NFL Scouting Combine rolls on, we begin to hear things not only about the prospects, but regarding free agents and existing players as well...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 3 months ago 12,244 reads 144 comments

  4. Disastrous Traps the Detroit Lions Have to Avoid in the 2013 NFL Draft

    With the Lions free-fall last season and serious questions looming about how the team conducts its draft research, GM Marty Mayhew and head coach Jim Schwartz will be performing under a microscope...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 3 months ago 6,861 reads 67 comments

  5. The Ups and Downs of Matthew Stafford's Rollercoaster NFL Career

    In 2009, Matt Stafford stood on the stage at Radio City Music Hall during the NFL draft, a Lions cap on his head and a jersey in his hand, ready to take on the world and change the fortunes of this long-suffering franchise...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 3 months ago 3,684 reads 34 comments

  6. Dustin Keller Could Be the Solution to Bears' Tight End Woes

    I was watching Aaron Nagler in a recent B/R video on underrated free agents when it hit me—one of the players he is talking about, Dustin Keller , is the perfect solution for the Chicago Bears ...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 3 months ago 8,514 reads 59 comments

  7. Bears Primary Need Remains Offensive Line & More NFC North News

    While Kevin Seifert is vacationing, sleeping in or whatever it is ESPN bloggers do on their days off, ESPN's NFC North blog has a piece on the offseason needs of each of the division's four teams ...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 3 months ago 1,592 reads 1 comments

  8. The Packers Armchair Scout's Guide to the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine

    Welcome to the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine , an event which brings together 335 athletes hoping to try and impress scouts enough to get one of the coveted 224 spots during April's draft...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 3 months ago 1,643 reads 3 comments

  9. The Bears Armchair Scout's Guide to the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine

    One of the centerpieces to the NFL draft process, the NFL Scouting Combine features 335 athletes as they run drills, deal with the media and interview with team coaching staffs...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 3 months ago 2,972 reads 9 comments

  10. The Vikings' Armchair Scout's Guide to the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine

    Here comes the 2013 NFL combine —almost a full week of running, throwing, catching and interviewing for 335 athletes hoping to make it to the NFL ...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 3 months ago 3,999 reads 17 comments

  11. The Lions Armchair Scout's Guide to the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine

    The combine is nearly upon us! Nearly a full week of running, throwing, catching and interviewing for 335 athletes hoping to make the NFL as a professional football players...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 3 months ago 2,515 reads 11 comments

  12. When They Release Charles Woodson, Packers Are Still in Good Shape at Safety

    The end of Charles Woodson 's career as a Packer is upon us, as the longtime Green Bay defensive back was released by the team Friday afternoon, according to Tyler Dunne of the Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel ...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 3 months ago 6,236 reads 24 comments

  13. Bears New DC Shows Confidence in Keeping Things the Same and More NFC North News

    If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Most of the time, it seems nobody in the NFL listens to that old chestnut, but the Chicago Bears ' new defensive coordinator, Mel Tucker, just might be...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 3 months ago 4,009 reads 19 comments

  14. 5 Cornerbacks the Lions Grab No Later Than the 2nd Round of the 2013 NFL Draft

    The Lions have a lot of team needs—defensive ends, linebackers and yes even receivers—but one of the biggest issues they face is a lack of talent at cornerback...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 3 months ago 4,379 reads 12 comments

  15. Extending Frazier's Contract Was a Low-Risk, Smart Call by the Vikings

    Wednesday afternoon, the Vikings chose to exercise their option on head coach Leslie Frazier 's contract. It was a wise move and was well deserved...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 3 months ago 1,276 reads 4 comments

  16. Players the Packers Should Look at for the 26th Pick of 2013 NFL Draft

    The Green Bay Packers once again find themselves at the back end of the NFL Draft, this time ensconced at pick No. 26...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 3 months ago 13,053 reads 46 comments

  17. The Odds Were Stacked Against Calvin Johnson and More NFC North News

    We all know what an incredible season Calvin Johnson had in 2013, even as the team struggled. ESPN's NFC North blogger Kevin Seifert cast some light onto how Johnson's year might have been even more incredible than we imagined ...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 3 months ago 1,404 reads 1 comments

  18. Wide Receivers the Vikings Can Grab on Days 2 & 3 of the 2013 NFL Draft

    So it appears the Vikings might be looking to move Percy Harvin this offseason —but even if they don't this is still a woeful group of wide receivers who they need to improve upon...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 3 months ago 6,093 reads 30 comments

  19. If the Price Is Right, Steven Jackson Would Be a Smart Move for the Packers

    As we head into the offseason, we once again begin looking at the Green Bay Packers backfield. While I am a big fan of DuJuan Harris, adding another talented back wouldn't be ...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 3 months ago 8,439 reads 76 comments

  20. Cutting Knox Was a Tough Move for the Bears but Also the Right One

    Word came on Tuesday that wide receiver Johnny Knox has been released from the Bears . This is an especially tough cut from a fan and personal standpoint...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 3 months ago 12,017 reads 47 comments

  21. 5 Middle Linebackers the Chicago Bears Should Consider for the 2013 NFL Draft

    With the end of Brian Urlacher's career looming on the horizon, the 2013 NFL draft has to be a time for the Chicago Bears to look for options to replace him at middle linebacker...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 3 months ago 14,462 reads 77 comments

  22. Harvin Trade Rumors Ramp Up and More NFC North News

    Much like the NFL , the Percy Harvin drama never has an offseason. Over the weekend, rumors that the team might be looking to move the mercurial wide receiver emerged—the ...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 3 months ago 3,009 reads 11 comments

  23. A Contract Extension for Stafford Is the Last Thing the Lions Should Worry About

    Matt Stafford's contract isn't up until the end of the 2014 season , but according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press , the Lions are interested in talking about an extension now ...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 3 months ago 5,176 reads 70 comments

  24. Hester and the Bears Both Need to Change Their Approach & More NFC North News

    Devin Hester is at a crossroads. A new coach, new offensive coordinator and a long list of missed opportunities have definitely left him in an odd spot...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 3 months ago 4,787 reads 10 comments

  25. Vikings Should Take a Run at Former Packers Receiver Greg Jennings

    The Vikings have a monstrous run game, an improving offensive line and a young quarterback in desperate need of weapons at wide receiver...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 3 months ago 4,291 reads 34 comments