1. 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 4 months ago 4,014 reads 19 comments

  2. 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 4 months ago 4,384 reads 12 comments

  3. 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 4 months ago 1,278 reads 4 comments

  4. 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 4 months ago 13,117 reads 46 comments

  5. 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 4 months ago 1,422 reads 1 comments

  6. 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 4 months ago 6,100 reads 30 comments

  7. 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 4 months ago 8,441 reads 76 comments

  8. 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 4 months ago 12,019 reads 47 comments

  9. 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 4 months ago 14,642 reads 76 comments

  10. 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 4 months ago 3,044 reads 11 comments

  11. 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 4 months ago 5,189 reads 70 comments

  12. 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 4 months ago 4,795 reads 10 comments

  13. 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 4 months ago 4,294 reads 34 comments

  14. Adrian Peterson Played with a Sports Hernia, Could Be a Mutant/Cyborg Hybrid

    If you were under the impression that the legend of 2012 season of Adrian Peterson couldn't get bigger—think again...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 4 months ago 15,356 reads 47 comments

  15. Harvin's Future Continues a to Be a Big Question for Vikes & More NFC North News

    On a team with more than a few question marks, what to do with Percy Harvin seems to be a topic that the Vikings and their fans circle back to at least once a week...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 4 months ago 2,385 reads 10 comments

  16. Green Bay Packers Retire Donald Driver in Grand Style

    The Green Bay Packers don't mess around when they say goodbye to their legends (per ABC 2 WBAY). Anyone who saw them—and a crowd of fans—bid Donald Driver farewell can attest to that...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 4 months ago 6,591 reads 16 comments

  17. Cutler's Reputation as 'Hated' More About Media Than the Quarterback

    Jay Cutler is the fourth-most hated athlete on a list you can check out via a slideshow over at Forbes.com . The three ahead of Cutler were Lance Armstrong, Manti Te'o and Tiger Woods...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 4 months ago 6,176 reads 66 comments

  18. Lions Say Goodbye to Vanden Bosch, Need Someone to Step Up & More NFC North News

    The Detroit Lions ' roster cuts continued on Tuesday, as defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch followed Titus Young out the door according to the Free Press' Dave Birkett ...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 4 months ago 6 reads 8 comments

  19. Should the Chicago Bears Make a Run at Miami OT Jake Long?

    Without a doubt, the single most pressing need for the Chicago Bears this offseason is to fix the offensive line...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 4 months ago 6,322 reads 30 comments

  20. Young Thinks He's Better Than Calvin Johnson & Other Less Insane NFC North News

    Consider this the last word from former Detroit Lion Titus Young—the team just let go of a guy who is better than Calvin Johnson ...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 4 months ago 8,733 reads 25 comments

  21. Leadership vs Talent: Which Is More Critical for the Lions?

    In doing my usual round of the NFC North news, I came across a piece at MLive.com by Anwar Richardson which was pretty harsh about the level of leadership—or lack thereof—for the Detroit Lions ...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 4 months ago 1,596 reads 15 comments

  22. Lions Take a Step Towards Discipline by Cutting a Cancer Called Titus Young

    Dave Birkett of the Free Press just tweeted out the news many Detriot Lions fans have been waiting for since Titus Young was placed on Injured Reserve a few months ago: ...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 4 months ago 2,672 reads 13 comments

  23. Early Odds on Packers 2014 Super Bowl Appearance Shows Confidence Despite Holes

    The dust hasn't even settled from Super Bowl XLVII (that's 47 for those not rocking the Roman numerals), but we've already got some odds on who will be in next year's game...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 4 months ago 6,849 reads 32 comments

  24. Favre and Rodgers Share a Stage, World Does Not End and More NFC North News

    You may have noticed that this weekend, Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre were on stage together at the NFL Honors awards show, shook hands, interacted and the world didn't end! Take that, Mayans! CheeseheadTV ...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 4 months ago 3 reads 6 comments

  25. Adrian Peterson Wins a Well-Deserved Most Valuable Player

    Just rename the award "Most Valuable Peterson" and be done with it. After much back-and-forth and a tremendous amount of (usually) healthy debate, Adrian Peterson walked away with ...

    Andrew Garda Written by Andrew Garda about 5 months ago 850 reads 3 comments