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NFL Season Preview: NFC North

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By TLarner Here's a look into the NFC North, and yes, Brett is back! “If it doesn’t matter who wins or loses, then why do they keep score?” Chicago Bears Strength- If the Chicago Bears plan on being a force in the NFC North, their defense will have to return the dominate form they played a few years ago. Chicago has some pieces in the right place to have a strong … [Read more...] about NFL Season Preview: NFC North

NFL Season Preview: NFC East

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By TLarner  Now that we've finished previewing the AFC, let's take a look at the NFC, beginning with the East. "If it was easy, soccer players would be doing it!" Dallas Cowboys Strength-While it hurts me to admit it, the Cowboys have become one of the top teams in the NFC. Their offense has matured into a serious threat behind quarterback Tony Romo and his plethora … [Read more...] about NFL Season Preview: NFC East

NFL Season Preview: AFC West

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By Tlarner Here's a look at the final AFC division: the AFC West. "The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work" Denver Broncos Strength- When looking at the Broncos' strengths from 2009 and comparing them alongside expectations from this year, I honestly couldn't find a unit for group that stood out as a strength, mostly due to injuries to key … [Read more...] about NFL Season Preview: AFC West

NFL Season Preview: AFC South

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By TLarner Preseason games are officially underway. Here we go, taking apart the AFC South. "Where else would you rather be than right here, right now!" Houston Texans Strength- Last year, Houston had one of the best fantasy duos at QB and wide receiver. The number one passing offense in the NFL was led by Matt Schaub. He led the league in passing yards with 4,770 … [Read more...] about NFL Season Preview: AFC South