By Tim Mullhaupt Breathe it all in. The NFL is back, and that is a beautiful thing. The first two weeks have come and gone, but not without their surprises. Without further preamble, here are a number of abbreviated observations from week 2's slate of games: New England 13 Jets 10: >Tom Brady has to be feeling like Will Ferrell in Kicking and Screaming right now, … [Read more...] about Charlie Brown, Russell Crowe and NFL Quick Reads | Week 2
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NFL Playoff Pick’em
By Kyle Soppe A solid week last week sets the stage for an intriguing quartet of NFL games. Here is a preview of how each team can win this weekend, as well as my picks. New Orleans Saints @ San Francisco 49ers Why the Saints could win: They have the most statistically impressive QB of all time playing at a superior level. Drew Brees is on a roll better than … [Read more...] about NFL Playoff Pick’em
Pass Judgement On “Year of QB”
By Kyle Soppe We've been hearing that 2011-2012 is the “year of the quarterback” from various sport shows and analysts. We’ve seen ESPN specials based around this premise, and it is accurate to state that we are seeing the position played at an all time great level by a few select individuals. But I believe we are over generalizing due to the media exposure of Aaron Rodgers, … [Read more...] about Pass Judgement On “Year of QB”
Crouching Players, Hidden Stats
By Kyle Soppe If you’re looking for statistical inconsistencies and other odd trends, this is the place for you. Let’s take a look at what we’ve seen so far, and what it means for the rest of the season. We will start where the season ends, with the Super Bowl. Five of the last seven champions have had their bye week before week seven. The Packers of 2010 … [Read more...] about Crouching Players, Hidden Stats
The Second Coming?
By Kyle Soppe Much has been made of Aaron Rodgers and his extreme success since he became the Packers starter in 2008, but how good is he really? Is he simply a product of a good situation in Cheesehead country (the Brett Favre argument)? Explain it however you’d like, but one thing is clear: what Aaron Rodgers is doing in 2011 is as impressive as any season we’ve … [Read more...] about The Second Coming?